Business without greed -- Fair trade -- Cooperation works -- Socially responsible -- Putting workers in charge -- The good business life -- Banking on change -- Shape up, America! -- Run for it! -- Clean elections -- Democracy school -- Build it! -- Granny power -- The politics of fun -- Take charge! -- How we live -- A mass movement arises -- Flowers in the field -- The conscience of an evangelical.
Summary
Hightower and DeMarco share stories of people who have followed serious words of wisdom and have been successful in life because of it, in spite of what the elites wanted them to believe couldn't be done. The authors refer to this trend as maverick potential. The featured people come from all walks of life, such as politics, health care, farming, and religion. Hightower and DeMarco tell readers how they too can tap into their own maverick potential and enjoy a successful life.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-199) and index.
