Our Time Is Now

Power, Purpose, and the Fight for a Fair America

By: Stacey Abrams

Narrated by: Stacey Abrams

"This is a narrative that describes the urgency that compels me and millions more to push for a different American story than the one being told today. It's a story that is one part danger, one part action, and all true. It's a story about how and why we fight for our democracy and win."

This program is read by the author

Celebrated national leader and best-selling author Stacey Abrams offers a blueprint to end voter suppression, empower our citizens, and take back our country. A recognized expert on fair voting and civic engagement, Abrams chronicles a chilling account of how the right to vote and the principle of democracy have been and continue to be under attack. Abrams would have been the first African American woman governor, but experienced these effects firsthand, despite running the most innovative race in modern politics as the Democratic nominee in Georgia. Abrams didn’t win, but she has not conceded. The audiobook compellingly argues for the importance of robust voter protections, an elevation of identity politics, engagement in the census, and a return to moral international leadership.

Our Time Is Now draws on extensive research from national organizations and renowned scholars, as well as anecdotes from her life and others’ who have fought throughout our country’s history for the power to be heard. The stakes could not be higher. Here are concrete solutions and inspiration to stand up for who we are - now.

A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt and Company

"In a voice full of grace, warmth, and determination, politician and activist Stacey Abrams provides listeners with a road map for building a more just and democratic nation...In a clear, direct delivery, Abrams shares her message with the fire and poise of an inspiring public speaker. This audiobook is a call to action." (AudioFile Magazine)

©2020 Stacey Abrams (P)2020 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

Barnes and Noble Best New Books of the Year, 2020

Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year, 2020

The time to act is now

Thank you Stacey for the clear explanations of why we are were we are as a nation. i particularly liked the second half of the book because we cannot remain disengaged after the attacks on democracy that you so clearly describe. Not only did you present an account of the current state of our country, but you also provided guidance and suggestions to get involved in the much needed change.

Incredibly Courageous

Loved it !!!
Give much honor and credit to Stacey Abrams for her diligence.
2020 your efforts payoff in Georgia.

Georgia lost out.

In the 2018 gubernatorial race in Georgia, people of all races, ethnicities, and ages saw the change they wanted in their state in Stacey Abrams. Unfortunately, they were denied their choice by the machinations of one party, and in particular one man. Stacey Abrams has written an informative and enlightening book regarding the state of politics and elections in our country in today’s hyper partisan atmosphere. We should all heed the warning.

Excellent

Abrams is an excellent writer, and a compelling speaker. Her vision of how we can expand the electorate and advance democracy is motivating. This is definitely an audio book worth listening to more than once.

Agreat read and powerful information

I think she did a fantastic job shedding light on the failing democracy our country is facing. I know politics was corrupt but didnt know exactly how bad it is. She identifies the problems with examples and then offers realistic solutions, such as voting. She breaks down why voting is so important and if we dont vote, we will never see the change we are waiting for.

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An inspiring call to win an election and fight for

"Our nation’s core narrative can be summed up in the disconnect between the Constitution’s pledge of equality and the rampant disregard for that ambition that has plagued the United States of America ever since." Abrams convincingly argues that voting rights are fundamental to operation of a democracy, and yet they are under siege. She teaches us how to fight back to better actualize the ideals of giving everyone a voice. This book is a fantastic primer on the history of voting rights and current threats to it, brought to life by stories of her family and her race for Governor of Georgia. And it's a bit job interview for VP, too. If she isn't selected as VP, after reading this, I feel like we need a new federal agency to oversee voting rights and the census, and Abrams should be its head.

as great as she is

Stacey Abrams should be our bect president. I learned a lot from this fantastic book.

MUST READ!

This book is important and timely. If it’s on your list, don’t put it off!!

inspirational

Stacie Abrams is just an inspiration. Especially during this time, where hope can feel lost. She does a great job explaining the racism that shapes our lives in one way or another, and how we can strive despite it.