Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain

Being Black and Conservative in America

By: Kathy Barnette

Narrated by: Kathy Barnette

Length: 11 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

Conservative political commentator Kathy Barnette shares how liberal leadership has failed the Black community and how being a democrat is not synonymous with your skin color.

During his first historic run for the presidency in 2016, Donald Trump made an impassioned plea to the Black community. "Give me a chance", he said. "What the hell do you have to lose?"

According to Kathy Barnette, Black Americans have nothing to lose, except for crime ridden communities, neighborhoods that have become shooting galleries, more social welfare programs, and the mocking indifference of the Democrat party. Barnette argues that even a cursory look into the Black community reveals the destabilizing effect liberal policies have had on the Black family.

There was a time when Barnette bought into the same lie as everyone else - that if you're Black, you must be a Democrat. In fact, she was born into the Democratic party just as much as she was born into brown skin. There was no point of separation. Until she began to understand what it truly means to be black in America. Barnette contends that being Black is more than just the color of her skin. It's a culture and a consciousness, too.

In Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain, Barnette writes about why liberal policies have failed the Black community time and time again - and will fail the larger American community as Democrats rush to the hard Left of the party. From the "Great Society" to Kanye West's ongoing war with the liberal establishment, this book provides sharp, eloquent commentary on the most pressing issues facing Black Americans today: broken family structure, loss of identity, the legacy of slavery, and more.

Barnette argues that President Trump has not been willing to presume that the "Black vote" is a foregone conclusion resting comfortably in the back pockets of Democrats. With his plainspoken style and willingness to face harsh truths, the president has done more for the Black community than any president since Abraham Lincoln. Barnette insists the time is now to get back what has been lost, to fix the brokenness, and to recognize and support those who are actually working in our favor.

We have nothing to lose, and even more to gain.

©2020 Kathy Barnette (P)2020 Center Street

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Oh my goodness! An exciting walk through the life of an American woman, who has the guts to speak the truth about the party of the left's strangle hold on people of color of color to keep control of them! This work by Mrs. Barbette should be required reading as she documents historical events and their impact on the mindset of many blacks as well as others choosing to live as victims!

Must read for every Black American

This eye opening book will have you laughing,crying,researching, and reflecting on the Black community.

A beautifully told story by Kathy Barnette for Congress

Kathy tells a beautiful story of hope individual freedom and the American dream she has achieved through hard work. I hope all Americans concern with racism and a solution read her story.

A must Read

Riveting, informative, passionate and factual, Wow, the African voter "needs" to read this book before they cast another vote for a Democrat. you have done the topic justice in this body of work. I am spreading the information to as many that cares to listen. I will also add the hard copy to my library. you have provided so much more ammunition to debate liberals and (try) to educate those in the black community that is willing to listen or take the time to read the "Facts" for themselves. ER

Gain the world, lose your soul

A great truthful perspective of how the narrative has changed.. The author does a critical analysis of the past, present and future from a Black Conservative perspective. Takes the lipstick off the pig and fully exposes slavery, wokeness and Progressives for who and what they are/were and can do to America. Stimulated further research into the utter brutality of American slavery, especially on African women slaves.

compelling!

This was my introduction to Mrs Barnette's story and principles of government. She speaks candidly, and with the credibility that comes from overcoming adversity to accomplish great things. Her values align with building a society characterized by critical thinking, constructive discipline, optimism, and cooperation across individuals achieved through cogent persuasion.

I don't agree with all of her analogies or conclusions, but I want her mind and voice in our public discourse.

What the African American community needs to hear.

Excellent! I wish all young African Americans would read this. I’m going to donate to her campaign for Congress.

Thinking out loud

Loved the book and the message. This is more than political. Always think for yourself

Great Listen!

This is such a great audiobook. Kathy’s story is inspirational. She was born into difficult circumstances, She grew up “dirt poor” on a pig farm in Alabama. But she did not feel that they were lacking. She was exposed to racism growing up in the Deep South. But she did not consider herself a victim and she did not give up on herself. Instead she has built a great life for herself and her family.

This book is extremely timely. Chapter 5, “Culture of Poverty” is a great discussion of some challenges facing our nation today, and the conservative view of solutions to those problems. Or Chapter 6’s discussion of low expectations for the black community and what could be done to overcome that situation. It helps that when discussing issues Kathy brings facts and statistics to the discussion, not just feelings.

The biggest surprise for me in this book is how many things we have in common despite the differences in background. I grew up middle class in suburban Philadelphia. Kathy’s story about watching her grandfather working on her family’s well took me back to my childhood watching my grandfather. The beliefs and values instilled by her family are the same as those instilled by mine and help to explain why we both have such similar conservative views today.

Finally, the book is worth listening to because it helps the listener better understand the challenges African Americans may experience in our country. It was at times difficult to listen to because she discusses difficult topics to hear. For example, I share Kathy’s love of history. But the story about her family’s visit to Mount Vernon and the gravesites of the slaves taught a different view of our country’s history that I appreciate hearing. And her conclusion from the visit is inspiring – she chose to honor the slaves and their sacrifice by the way she lives her life. It is a great lesson for any adversity in our lives – you choose your reaction to your experiences. She did a great job reading the book – you can hear the emotion in her voice, particularly in the Mount Vernon story, and that makes the book more meaningful.