The Gardens of Democracy

A New American Story of Citizenship, the Economy, and the Role of Government

Author  Eric Liu and Nick Hanauer
The Gardens of Democracy

One of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s “10 Books Everyone Should Read”

This fascinating study of democracy in the 21st century is a much-needed call for citizens to reach across the aisle and put power back into the hands of individuals—not Big Government

Eric Liu and Nick Hanauer outline a simple but revolutionary argument for why our most basic assumptions about democracy need updating for the 21st century. They offer a roadmap for those looking for a way forward from an American life marked by divisive conversations. 

In a world with widespread political upheaval, a deep wellspring of civic engagement and collective action is emerging. America is finding that our cultural and political dialogue is spiking over everything from racial…