Where else but in America could a Jewish kid from Kansas, son of
self-made, entrepreneurial parents and a grandson of Russian and
Eastern European immigrants, end up as a congressman, secretary of
agriculture, and chief lobbyist for Hollywood? In Laughing at
Myself: My Education in Congress, on the Farm, and at the Movies
Dan Glickman tells his story of a classical family background,
religious heritage, and 'Midwestern-nice' roots, and how it led to
a long and successful career in public service. Dan combines a
steady sense of humor with serious reflection on his rise from the
middle of nowhere to becoming a successful US politician and the
first Jewish secretary of agriculture since Joseph served pharaoh
in biblical times. Dan defines success as a willingness to listen,
an ability to communicate ideas, and a yen for compromise. Dan has
successfully navigated the worlds of congressional politics,
cabinet-level administration, and the entertainment industry and
offers readers the many tricks of the trade he has learned over the
years, which will inform the understanding of citizens and help
aspiring politicians seeking alternatives to the current crisis of
partisanship. Dan is convinced that the toxicity seen in our
current political culture and public discourse can be mitigated by
the principles that have guided his life-a strong sense of humor
(specifically an ability to laugh at himself), respect and civility
for those who have different points of view, a belief system
founded on values based on the Golden Rule, and a steadfast
commitment to solve problems rather than create irreconcilable
conflicts. While these values form the backbone of Dan Glickman's
personal life and professional career, the real key to his success
has been resiliency-learning from adversity and creating
opportunities where none may have originally existed. Even though
you never know what's around the corner, in Laughing at Myself Dan
offers a bold affirmation that America is still a nation built on
opportunity and optimism. Laughing at Myself affirms readers in
their desire to move beyond just surviving to living life with
purpose, passion, and optimism.
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