Our Time Is Now: Power, Purpose, and the Fight for a Fair America

Stacey Abrams

Jun 2020 · Sold by Henry Holt and Company

About this ebook

From New York Times bestselling author of Lead From The Outside and political leader Stacey Abrams, a blueprint to end voter suppression, empower our citizens, and take back our country.

"With each page, she inspires and empowers us to create systems that reflect a world in which all voices are heard and all people believe and feel that they matter." —Kerry Washington

A recognized expert on fair voting and civic engagement, Abrams chronicles a chilling account of how the right to vote and the principle of democracy have been and continue to be under attack. Abrams would have been the first African American woman governor, but experienced these effects firsthand, despite running the most innovative race in modern politics as the Democratic nominee in Georgia. Abrams didn’t win, but she has not conceded. The book compellingly argues for the importance of robust voter protections, an elevation of identity politics, engagement in the census, and a return to moral international leadership.

Our Time Is Now draws on extensive research from national organizations and renowned scholars, as well as anecdotes from her life and others’ who have fought throughout our country’s history for the power to be heard. The stakes could not be higher. Here are concrete solutions and inspiration to stand up for who we are—now.

"This is a narrative that describes the urgency that compels me and millions more to push for a different American story than the one being told today. It's a story that is one part danger, one part action, and all true. It's a story about how and why we fight for our democracy and win." - Stacey Abrams

Ratings and reviews

The definition of a hypothetical biggot: Abrams is a pro baby murderer, (thought BLM?) Her record is horrible. Voted to defund the police now is pro police. Said she was pro life now is pro choice. She changes before the clock turns 12... Stacy Abrams propagates herself as a fake idol same thing China, Russia and Iran all do. Post their fake dictators as heros untill you do your own research and its too late. Because all shes done so far is say her election was stolen, made millions of tourists income leave and defamination of our police force. If you dont like the area. Leave. Dont try to change someone elses place because you moved in and now dont like what you bought into.. Buyers Remorse or just a brat? You decide! Because as long as Stacy Abrams has no political power, Georgia is The Best State To Live!!!

Absolutely, the best book on the revolution of our time. Ms. Abram’s voice leads with democracy in focus. Her book reminds us to cherish our most fundamental right as Americans - to vote.

Well-written and inspiring, even in the face of the January 6 insurrection.

About the author

Stacey Abrams is an author, serial entrepreneur, nonprofit CEO and political leader. After eleven years in the Georgia House of Representatives, seven as Minority Leader, Abrams became the 2018 Democratic nominee for Governor of Georgia, where she won more votes than any other Democrat in the state’s history. She has founded multiple organizations devoted to voting rights, training and hiring young people of color, and tackling social issues at both the state and national levels; and she is a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Abrams is the 2012 recipient of the John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award and the first black woman to become the gubernatorial nominee for a major party in the United States.