Represent: The Unfinished Fight for the Vote

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Last update: 12-12-2024


About this item

Learn about the electrifying and continuing fight for voting rights—and discover your place in it—in this dramatic exploration of American democracy, from renowned thought leader Michael Eric Dyson and widely celebrated author Marc Favreau.

One of the most important and least understood true stories of our nation, the fight for representation is an ongoing and epic quest to build the democracy sketched out in the Constitution but unfinished in the twenty-first century. With impeccable research and exhilarating prose, Represent tells the story of voting rights in the United States from the American Revolution up to the present day.

Each chapter takes on a new battle between the forces of people power and forces opposed to it. Listeners will meet champions of freedom, including formerly enslaved revolutionaries, a Chinese American teenager, a Lakota Sioux activist, Black World War II veterans, a Mexican American student, and others who fought for their right to vote.

Drawing clear lines from then to now, Represent weaves this important struggle into a single American drama that will help listeners understand our past, present, and future.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.


Top reviews from the United States

leatha
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book with historical information and future insight to our voting system.
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2024
So well. written and informative. should be required reading before voting
Another Satisfied Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Required reading for US Citizens
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2024
I was so excited to finish reading this before election season. This book was the push I needed to make sure that I am doing my civic duty on a community, state and national level. Represent digs deep into the history of democracy and voting in the United States of America. It teaches of the hardships that many people endured in their fight for a freedom that was promised. People of color and women in particular have been fighting this battle for a long time. I appreciate that Represent doesn't gloss over the dark times in our history, but brings them to light so that all can learn from them. All data is backed up in the source notes at the end of the book. There is also a section for things we can do to promote better democracy in our own time. I loved the different examples offered.

While this book is full of dark moments in our past, I think it is absolutely appropriate for young readers. This is a great book for middle school and high school readers. But I think anyone who can vote in the United States should read this. Your vote is your voice and countless people have fought so that you could have that privilege.

I'm grateful Little, Brown Books for Young Readers sent me an e-ARC through Netgalley.
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read Book For Everyone!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2024
Represent: The Unfinished Fight for the Vote authored by Michael Eric Dyson & Marc Favreau was an extremely informative and brillantly written book that provides chronological and detailed lessons of our Country's History on the outrageous blatant horrific treatment that started during Slavery. As the book progresses in years to follow, I was surprised that the Racism didn't only end with African Americans but also included other Nationalities categorized as Minority being less than any White Caucasian. How anyone on planet earth not taking the initiative to vote in any election would totally be mind boggling to me! How many lives were taken because White Male Caucasians thought anybody not of their Nationality was a piece of trash and had zero rights to vote! I have never in life read a book that provides such a wealth of information in a format that's easy to follow. A MUST READ FOR EVERYONE!
Whimsical Dragonette
5.0 out of 5 stars compelling, fascinating, and should be required reading.
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2024
We followed up a book about how US politics and elections work with this book about the history of the fight for voting rights in the US which worked out really well.

This is a fantastic exploration of the history of voting rights in the US, starting with the writing of the Constitution and ending with the current-day fight to protect and preserve the right to vote for all Americans.

A lot of the time, books imply that everyone could vote as soon as the US was formed, and this book does an excellent job pointing out how very untrue that is and how very long it took for the majority of people to be able to vote.

Each chapter moves forward in time, jumping between different groups fighting for the same rights. Black people, women, Native Americans, Mexican Americans, Asian-Americans. The same fight being fought over and over again.

It is written in an incredibly compelling way that puts you right in the thick of the struggle and makes you care about each group gaining the right to vote.

Kiddo (10) was enthralled the whole time we read it and it gave him a lot to think about. It gave me a lot to think about too, as most of the information hadn't been taught to me in school, so we both learned a lot.

This should be required reading for every middle-school / high-school. Highly recommend.
Katrina Martinez
5.0 out of 5 stars Empowering and Essential: A Must-Read on Voting Rights
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2024
I absolutely loved Represent: The Unfinished Fight for the Vote! The book is not only easy to read but also incredibly informative, making it accessible for everyone, regardless of their prior knowledge about voting rights. The author does a fantastic job of weaving together historical context and contemporary issues, highlighting the ongoing struggle for voting rights.

What I appreciated most were the extensive source references throughout the book. It’s clear that a lot of research went into this work, and it really enhances the credibility of the information presented.

This book is a must-read for everyone. It emphasizes the importance of voting and sheds light on the courageous individuals who fought for our rights. Their stories serve as a powerful reminder of why we must continue to engage in the democratic process. I highly recommend it!
Reader2001
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2024
Represent tells the story of how different groups won the vote in America, and the different ways people have tried to control who votes. It's well-written, fast-paced, and really interesting. It made me think about voting rights and the upcoming election in new ways. A great, important book.
DaBuck
1.0 out of 5 stars Hard to follow
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2024
..and meandering. Very boring...don't waste your money

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