From the Back Cover:
Race, Power & Politics is the only book about ACORN ever written by authentic ACORN insiders-National Board Members. It is a must read for all concerned citizens, journalists and advocates, whether Tea Party, conservatives, civil libertarians or fair-minded liberals; anyone interested in-and not afraid of learning the unvarnished truth about the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now.
Race, Power & Politics is a cautionary tale of corruption and deceit within ACORN. Learn the unsettling truth from true believers who refused to be brainwashed by the "Jones Town" cult-like association or drink the Rathke family "Kool-Aid" and who challenged the entire ACORN establishment, including Wade Rathke a "Jim Jones" like figure, Senator Barack Obama an ACORN man seeking the White House and a Democrat controlled Congress; all while fighting management corruption within ACORN before its inevitable collapse.
Race, Power & Politics is an inspirational journey and a cautionary tale for all non-profits, community organizations and public charities dedicated to supporting human rights and social justice. This powerful first person narrative gives an insiders perspective on ACORN, its senior management and exposes their corrupt practices. A compelling story about the courageous true believers who once loved ACORN and its mission to empower the underserved and marginalized members of American society, but soon discovered the unsettling truth about fraud and deceit within ACORN, and how they battled against insurmountable odds to reform the once venerable association.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Michael McCray led ACORN's efforts to combat Georgia's Mortgage and Foreclosure Fraud epidemic years before mortgage-backed securities fraud contributed to the global financial market collapse and sub-prime mortgage melt-down. A Georgetown lawyer Michael McCray is uniquely qualified to narrate this compelling story as an actual ACORN member, National Board Delegate (Georgia) and former USDA community economic development specialist for the White House Empowerment Zones Initiative (Clinton Administration).
Michael McCray is the only licensed Attorney and CPA to ever serve on the National Board of Directors for ACORN. To his credit, Michael McCray successfully unraveled and exposed the nebulous Citizen's Consulting Inc (CCI) as the financial nerve center of ACORN. McCray was also instrumental in the legitimate efforts to reform the association following the discovery of a multi-million dollar embezzlement by Dale Rathke.
Discover the truth about ACORN. Read Race, Power & Politics from the ACORN 8 -the credible ACORN whistleblowers- T-O-D-A-Y
From the Inside Flap:
"Conservative Democrat Michael McCray deconstructs ACORN shenanigans from the LEFT in this groundbreaking memoir. His provocative exposé reveals an intriguing story of hypocrisy and deceit within a Democratic organization which is strong on substance and passion."
The Honorable J.C. Watts, Retired, United States House of Representatives
"McCray uses an absorbing 'you are there' style so the reader feels like an eyewitness to the glorious climax of ACORN's fairy tale success at organizing communities to fearlessly confront and defeat banks, multinational corporations and others abusing power."
Tom Devine, Legal Director, Government Accountability Project
"McCray covers the rise and fall of a fascinating organization..."
Blue Ink Reviews
"McCray's chilling, compelling and captivating exposé traces ACORN and SEIU roots from the civil rights and labor movements all the way to Occupy Wall Street." It's a "must" read!
Maynard Eaton, SCLC National Communications Director
Eight-time Emmy Award Winning Journalist
"Marcel Reid is one of the bravest people I know...she is a modern day Rosa Parks."
Glenn Beck, Fox News
"The real ACORN story is the ACORN 8."
John Fund, Wall Street Journal
"Beginning with Wall Street greed and corruption and an unbelievable case of commercial mortgage fraud on a national historic landmark, McCray unmasks deceit and corruption within the City of Atlanta, Fulton County and ultimately ACORN itself."
Matthew Fogg, Retired United States Chief Deputy Marshal
"McCray offers a powerful thesis on the importance of education and individual empowerment to mobilizing at-risk communities for direct action, and passionately describes what happens when that process goes awry."
Dr. Linda Williams Willis, Director, Harris County Extension Service, Texas A&M System and Former Dean of Agriculture Prairie View A&M University
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