Accountable

Making America As Good As Its Promise

By: Tavis Smiley

Narrated by: Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley presents the successor to his two bestselling books, The Covenant of Black America and The Covenant in Action—Accountable will serve as a report card, holding the politicians accountable for what they have promised and holding the community responsible for its actions or inactions.

In Accountable, New York Times bestselling author Tavis Smiley addresses two issues: Public officials and the promises they have made regarding issues of concern to the African American community; and holding individuals and communities accountable for the degree to which they have utilized various tools and strategies outlined in his previous books, The Covenant and The Covenant in Action, to effect change. In sum, this book will explore how well the covenant goals have been realized. It explores topics such as healthcare, education, the unequal justice system, and jobs, and it will do so through story—real life examples of how an issue manifests itself on the ground.

Accountable will examine the conditions of our present day and the consequences for America if we fail to effect real change within the next two decades. It will make the case for American citizens to be driven by “the cause and not the candidate,” and demonstrate the need to hold our politicians and ourselves accountable—because the stakes have never been higher.©2009 The Smiley Group, Inc.; (P)2009 Simon and Schuster

A must listen to book

The content is great!Tavis shows why and how we must hold all politicians, including our President accountable. I am glad Tavis did the reading. His passion comes through. This is a must listen to book.

Central to progress

I find Accountable to be a clear and concise way to acquire important and workable issues for collective progress. If you are in need of knowing the important issues to make a difference, Accountable is the right book. Historic is this time! With the election of Barack Obama, the nation has sent a clear message that we are all Americans. Now, regardless of difference, we are all required to understand more about become active citizens in our democracy. Looking for a way to remain active, Accountable makes sense. Since better engagement is required, I have purchased the audio version to play around the house, so no one in the house can claim they are unaware of the direction to progress. Tavis, your leadership grants us a seat at a nation's table. Thanks