The following is a 40 minute interview with naomi wolf, the author of the end of america. In a stunning indictment of the bush administration and congress, bestselling author naomi wolf lays out her case for s. While some may find the claims in the the end of america to be selfevident, wolfs target audience are americans who sense something is amiss but have faith that fascism could never come to america, and so there is nothing to be afraid of. A letter of warning to a young patriot is the centerpiece to the american freedom agenda, a nonpartisan organization of which naomi wolf is a founding board member and which asks all americans to support a freedom pledge to support only candidates who favor restoring the pillars of american liberty. The book cuts across political parties and ideologies and speaks directly to those among us who are concerned about the evertightening noose being placed. Indianapolis the aclu of indiana will host a reception and guest lecture, entitled in defense of our america. She completed a doctorate in english language and literature from the university of oxford in 2015 and has taught at the george washington university and stony brook.
Talkingsticktv naomi wolf the end of america youtube. Naomi wolf talked about her book the end of america. Wolf argues that events of the early 2000s paralleled steps taken in the early years of the twentieth centurys worst dictatorships and called americans to take action. This book, unlike some other works by naomi wolf on feminism, is lucidly written and generally does not sidetrack away from the main point that the author wishes. Naomi wolf has too much guts to be a conspiracy theorist. Read the end of america, by naomi wolf online on bookmate in a stunning indictment of the bush administration and congress, bestselling author naomi wolf lays out her case for saving american dem. Naomi wolf is the author of seven books, including the new york times bestsellers the beauty myth, the end of america and give me liberty. Wolf presents a case against the bush administration and congress for what she believes. A handbook for american revolutionaries is the sequel to the end of america. In end of america she outlines these universal steps or stages, and says george bushs america is well on its way towards being closed down itself, experiencing a fascist shift right now hence the warning in this 2007 book.
When fascism develops, it does so with slow interlocking steps, until citizen rights have been so blunted that the finalizing, rapid changes cannot be opposed. In a stunning indictment of the bush administration and congres. Nov 21, 2007 an interview with author naomi wolf, whose new book, the end of america. Letter of warning to a young patriot given october 11, 2007 at kane hall on the university of washington campus. Naomi wolf on the end of america film the guardian. The end of america by naomi wolf read online on bookmate. A letter of warning to a young patriot by naomi wolf, karen white read by online at alibris.
She has toured the world speaking to audiences of all walks of life about gender equality, social justice, and, most recently, the defense of liberty in america and internationally. Oct 09, 2007 this fascist shift in progress urgently requires correction, and naomi wolfs clarion call to action, the end of america, is a reasoned plea to the general public. Thom hartmann, bestselling author and host of the thom hartmann radio program naomi wolf s end of america is a vivid, urgent, mandatory wakeup call that addresses momentous issues of tyranny, democracy, and survival. The end of america is a 2008 documentary film directed by annie sundberg and ricki stern, adapted from naomi wolfs 2007 book, the end of america. Excerpts from the end of america 2007 by naomi wolf, who argues that americans should be more vigilent about the dangers of growing government power.
Twentyone scriptural clues unlock the mystery of the identity of the nation. The end of america the role of islam in the end times and biblical warnings to flee america interprets biblical prophecies describing a rich, powerful and influential end times nation, destroyed in one dayhourmoment. The speaker is naomi wolf, author of the new book the end of america, published by the alwaysinteresting chelsea green. A call to action, to kick off its annual bill of rights campaign on thursday, october 25, 2007, from 5. The end of america in a stunning indictment of the bush administration and congress, bestselling author naomi wolf lays out her case for saving american democracy. The end of america is about a series of principles of democracy which she. Right off the bat, naomi gets dealt a couple pretty tough blows. Said the head of the american bar association, the threat to our republic posed by presidential signing statements is both imminent and real unless immediate corrective action is taken. A letter of warning to a young patriot will be published by chelsea green in september. Her venue is book expo america, the largest book industry gathering in the u.
If you dont know already, her book is a compelling argument about how post911 america is on a very real and dangerous path towards the destruction of our republic and free society. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions starting at. Letter of warning to a young patriot given october 11, 2007 at kane hall on the university. Letter of warning to a young patriot 9781933392790. Naomi wolf on the end of america naomi wolfs polemical book was last year made into a stark documentary about the erosion of civil rights in.
One of the most important books thats been written, certainly in the last decade or two, and perhaps in my lifetime. Letter of warning to a young patriot is a 2007 nonfiction book by author naomi wolf, published by chelsea green publishing of white river junction, vermont. The end of america is now a featurelength documentary film by the awardwinning filmmakers annie sundberg and ricki stern. Read the end of america letter of warning to a young patriot by naomi wolf available from rakuten kobo. An interview with author naomi wolf, whose new book, the end of america. Naomi wolfs polemical book was last year made into a stark documentary about the erosion of civil rights in america. Naomi wolfs most recent books include the new york times best sellers vagina, give me liberty, and the end of america, as well as the landmark best seller the beauty myth. Oct 22, 2008 this film came together as an urgent message, explained author naomi wolf this weekend at the hamptons international film festival. Letter of warning to a young patriot 3 executive power that undermined the constitution. Critics describe her latest book, the end of america, as a wakeup call to americans to heed the lessons of history and fight to save their democracy before its too late.
This film came together as an urgent message, explained author naomi wolf this weekend at the hamptons international film festival. The book cuts across political parties and ideologies and speaks directly to those among us who are concerned about the evertightening noose being placed around our liberties. In the end of america, naomi wolf unveils 10 point wake. It illustrates the breathtaking changes that can take place when ordinary citizens engage in the democratic system the way the founders intended and tells how to use that system. The end of america by naomi wolf overdrive rakuten. No, naomi wolf, america is not becoming a fascist state the. The end of america is naomi wolfs attempt to spread this realization to the mainstream. Naomi is the second most important woman in this story. In authoritative research and documentation wolf explains how events of the last six years parallel steps taken in the early years of the 20th centurys worst dictatorships such. Jan 01, 2007 naomi wolf is the author of seven books, including the new york times bestsellers the beauty myth, the end of america and give me liberty. In her bestselling book the end of america, wolf does not merely distort her evidence to fit her theses. The end of america by naomi wolf chelsea green publishing. Wolf argues that events of the early 2000s paralleled steps taken in the early years of the twentieth centurys worst dictatorships and called americans to take action to restore their constitutional values before they. Naomi wolf is the author of several books, including the 90s feminist classic, the beauty myth.
In the end of america, naomi wolf unveils 10 point wake up. Blanche wiesen cook, author of the threevolume eleanor roosevelt. Naomi wolf s end of america is a vivid, urgent, mandatory wakeup call that addresses momentous issues of tyranny, democracy, and survival. The film analyzes policy changes made during the bush administration, and makes the case that these changes threaten american democracy. Letter of warning to a young patriot is a 2007 nonfiction book by author naomi wolf, published by chelsea green publishing of white. Mar 12, 2008 naomi wolf has too much guts to be a conspiracy theorist. The end of america is about a series of principles of democracy which she sees being destroyed in america by. Letter of warning to a young patriot, may confirm your worries about democracy in america.
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