there is, of course, another side to the story of how the right lost its mind.

by Mona Hane 10 min read

What do you think about the other side of the story?

Sep 21, 2017 · There is, of course, another side to the story of how the right lost its mind. Decades of liberal contempt, including the almost reflexive dismissal of conservatives as …

What does writer life look like in the other side?

Oct 09, 2017 · St. Martin’s Press, $27.99, 228 pages. “How the Right Lost Its Mind” is an important work. Any serious-minded citizen, no matter of what political persuasion, will benefit from reading it ...

Is the other side of the story worth reading?

Oct 02, 2018 · Once at the center of the American conservative movement, bestselling author and radio host Charles J. Sykes is a fierce opponent of Donald Trump and the right-wing media that enabled his rise. In How the Right Lost Its Mind, Sykes presents an impassioned, regretful, and deeply thoughtful account of how the American conservative movement came ...

Is there such a thing as right and wrong?

Oct 03, 2017 · HOW THE RIGHT LOST ITS MIND. A “contrarian conservative” tries to come to grips with what his side of the political aisle has become, and he loathes much of what he sees. Sykes ( Fail U.: The False Promise of Higher Education, 2016, etc.) is a “Never Trump” conservative who has maintained that position after Trump’s presidential rise revealed many in that cohort …

About the Author

Charles J. Sykes is the author of several books on current affairs and education, including Fail U., A Nation of Victims, and Profscam.

Read an Excerpt

How did the right wander off into the fever swamps of the Alt Right? How did it manage to go from Friedrich Hayek to Sean Hannity, from Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump? How did it create an alternative-reality silo that indulged every manner of crackpot, wing-nut conspiracy theory? How did a movement that was defined by its belief in individual liberty, respect for the constitution, free markets, personal responsibility, traditional values, and civility find itself embracing a stew of nativism, populism, and nationalism? How did the thought leaders of the movement find themselves tossed aside as "cuckservatives"?.

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What is a chic lit book?

Commonly known as chic lit, Keyes stories are usually full of heroines whose lives are inevitably changed by, sometimes horrific, life events. It was exactly the kind of book I needed to read at this time of life. On the other hand, it simple wasn’t long enough.

Where does Jojo Harvey live?

Jojo Harvey is a dead ringer for Jessica Rabbit and the most ferocious literary agent in town. A former NYPD cop, she now lives in London making million-dollar book deals while trying to make partner at her firm . . . all the while sleeping with the boss man.

Who is Lily Wright?

Lily Wright is an author who believes in karma, and is waiting for the sky to fall after stealing her former best friend's man. Though her first book failed to sell, her life turns upside down when her most recent book becomes a huge bestseller.

Who is the second character in the book?

The second character is Lily, Gemma's used-to-be friend, because ,as Gemma thinks, Lily stole Gemma's boyfriend, Anton. The next one is Jojo, their agent, she is having an affair with her Manger, Mark and these three ladies lives intertwine.

Who is Gemma's friend?

Lily is Gemma's friend. Well they used to be friends until Lily falls in love with Gemma's ex. Lily 's just released her book - a bestseller. So that's it. Sprinkle with a bit of relationship and you have "The other side of the story". I did like a lot of the Lily 's soul-searching.

What is life on the other side?

Life on the other side is beautiful and easy going, characterized by indescribable feelings of freedom and lightness. There is no illness, discomfort, despair, animosity, scarcity or hopelessness. Abundance and upliftment are transcendent themes - delightful feelings abound, goodness is everywhere, love is pervasive.

What dreams may come Robin Williams?

Some of the most positive and picturesque scenes from the film, What Dreams May Come, starring Robin Williams, resemble personal experiences I've been privileged to have on the other side. In describing what it's like on the other side, it's important to touch upon time, since this is one of many things that is very different over there.

What color was Maria's dress?

As Maria merged into a younger version of herself, so did her clothing. Her housedress transformed into a tasteful, ruby red cocktail dress that was cinched at the waist to show off her slim, stylish figure, with a hemline that showed off her shapely legs.

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