Busboys and Poets Books welcomes Congressman Keith Ellison to sign and
discuss "My Country 'Tis of Thee: My Family, My Faith, Our
Future."Â
The first Muslim to be elected to Congress speaks out about
what divides Americans?and what can bring us together. As a former
Catholic who converted to Islam, Keith Ellison, is the first
Muslim elected to Congress?from a district with fewer than 1 percent
Muslims and 11 percent Blacks. With his unique perspective on
uniting a disparate community and speaking to a common goal, Ellison
takes a provocative look at America and what needs to change to
accommodate different races and beliefs.Â
Filled with anecdotes, statistics, and social commentary,
Ellison touches on everything from the Tea Party to Obama, from race
to the immigration debate and more. He also draws some very clear
distinctions between parties and shows why the deep polarization is
unhealthy for America. Deeply patriotic, with My Country ?Tis of Thee,
Ellison strives to help define what it means to be an American today.
