Waltzing at the Doomsday Ball: The best of Joe Bageant

Unlock profound insights into the American experience with 'Waltzing at the Doomsday Ball: The Best of Joe Bageant'. This captivating collection celebrates the raw, unfiltered voice of Joe Bageant, a writer known for his sharp wit and unflinching critique of the socio-political landscape. Dive into Bageant's thought-provoking essays that illuminate the lives of the American white underclass, an often overlooked segment of society. His unique perspective challenges conventional narratives and offers readers an intimate understanding of working-class struggles.

Published by Scribe Publications in 2011, this trade paperback edition features 298 pages of compelling storytelling that captivates, educates, and entertains. Bageant's storytelling is not just for the leftist audience; it resonates with readers from various backgrounds who seek to rethink American values and the political system. 'Waltzing at the Doomsday Ball' stands as a testament to Bageant’s legacy, showcasing 25 essays curated by his longtime collaborator, Ken Smith.

Whether you’re a fan of social commentary, political discourse, or simply enjoy powerful storytelling, this book is a must-have. Join the conversation about the state of America through the lens of one of the most authentic voices of his generation. Order your copy today and enjoy FREE shipping on this insightful book. Experience the compelling truths of Joe Bageant that continue to resonate, even after his passing in 2011, offering a voice for the voiceless and a beacon of hope for change.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921844515
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2011
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 298


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'Essentially, it comes down to the fact that a very large portion of Americans are crazier than shithouse rats and are being led by a gang of pathological misfits, most of whom are preachers and politicians.'

In 2004, at the age of 58, writer Joe Bageant sensed that the internet could give him editorial freedom. Without having to deal with gatekeepers, he began writing about what he was really thinking, and started submitting his essays to left-of-centre websites.

Joe's essays soon gained a wide following for his forceful style, his sense of humour, and his willingness to discuss the American white underclass, a taboo topic for the mainstream media. Joe called himself a 'redneck socialist', and he initially thought most of his readers would be very much like himself - working class from the southern section of the USA. So he was pleasantly surprised when the emails started filling his in-box. There were indeed many letters from men about Joe's age who had also escaped rural poverty. But there were also emails from younger men and women readers, from affluent people who agreed that the political and economic system needed an overhaul, from readers in dozens of countries expressing thanks for an alternative view of American life, from working-class Americans in all parts of the country, and more than a few from elderly women who wrote to Joe to say that they respected and appreciated his writing, but 'please don't use so much profanity'.

Joe Bageant died in March 2011 at the age of 64, having published 89 essays online. The 25 essays presented in Waltzing at the Doomsday Ball have been selected by Ken Smith, who managed Joe's website and disseminated his work to the wider media and to
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