Homegrown Democrat

In this thoughtful, deeply personal work, one of the nation's best-loved voices takes the plunge into politics and comes up with a book that has had all of America talking. Here, with great heart, supple wit, and a dash of anger, Garrison Keillor describes the simple democratic values-the Golden Rule, the obligation to defend the weak against the powerful, and others- that define his hard-working Midwestern neighbors and that today's Republicans seem determined to subvert. A reminiscence, a political tract, and a humorous meditation, "Homegrown Democrat" is an entertaining, refreshing addition to today's rancorous political debate.

* A "New York Times" bestseller

* Updated and revised with a new introduction for the 2006 midterm elections

* A Featured Alternate Selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club