Bill Bryson meets Thomas Frank in the true story of how power-hungry politicians broke American democracy - and why fixing it is easier than you think. Here’s something true for almost every American. The democracy you live in today is different – completely different – than the democracy you were born into.
Poking into forgotten corners of history, Litt tells the true story of how the world’s greatest experiment in democracy went awry. Translating political science into plain English, he explains how our system of government really works. Searching for solutions, he speaks to experts, office-holders, and activists nationwide.
But Democracy in One Book or Less is more than just an engaging narrative. Litt provides a to-do list of meaningful, practical changes – a blueprint for restoring the balance of power in America before it’s too late