Dear John,

We just learned that my new book, Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America, debuted at number one on the New York Times Best Seller list, thanks to readers like you.

To say that I’m humbled would be an understatement.

I wrote this book to share what I’ve learned in my life and from 50 years in politics about stopping bullies — at a time in American history when we’re dealing with an authoritarian bully in the White House who has encouraged bullying throughout the world.

In the book, I wrestle with being bullied as a kid, why so many people feel bullied today by the rich and powerful, and why a plurality of American voters chose a bully like Trump for president again in 2024.

This is the book I wanted to get out in the world at this moment, when so many are struggling to understand how we got here and what we can do about it now.

But I wondered: Would anyone actually want to read it? I didn’t know. That’s why it’s so meaningful to me to see the book doing well.

If you’ve already bought a copy, thank you. And if you haven’t, I have a great way to get it without going through some corporate bookstore or big online retailer.

Make a donation of $39 or more to Inequality Media Civic Action today and we’ll send you a copy of Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America for free — and you’ll also be entered to win one of 75 copies signed by me.

I hope those who read this book will find it helpful in understanding how we can combat the bullies in the years ahead – and why I believe so passionately that we will.

I also hope the book will provide insight and inspiration for how to play the long game and keep working toward a better and more decent nation and world.

In that spirit, I strongly recommend getting the book not from some corporate bookstore but from Inequality Media Civic Action, the organization I co-founded ten years ago to fight inequality, reinvigorate democracy, and educate the public about the solutions needed to create a fairer, more equitable and united society.

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Thank you,

Robert Reich
Inequality Media Civic Action

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