The Inheritance: How Three Families and the American Political Majority Moved from Left to Right

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Focusing on three working-class families, the narrative explores the political landscape of 20th-century America, beginning with the immigrant roots that inspired FDR's New Deal. It progresses through the political activism of the 1960s and culminates in the current era of conservatism. Freedman weaves personal stories with broader historical themes, offering insights into how these families navigated and shaped the shifting political tides over the decades.