Disaffected! - by Sean Pittman (Hardcover)

About the Book

Disaffected! is a heartfelt call to action and an eye-opening explanation of how the power of voting is the one true solution to address the critical issues we face today.

Book Synopsis

Sean Pittman's Disaffected! is a heartfelt call to action and an eye-opening explanation of how the power of voting is the one true solution to address the critical issues we face today. Through detailed research and first-hand interviews, the book explains how all people are impacted by the results of every election whether they cast a ballot or not.

Disaffected breaks down some of the most consequential elections in recent history to illustrate that every vote truly counts. Through his book, Sean shows that every election is in fact the election of a lifetime because of compounding issues and decisions made by those elected to represent our communities, including issues related to systemic racism and culture wars. Disaffected also begs the question of whether our founding fathers ever intended for our Democracy to be democratic.

Through his personal journey from the sidewalks of Broadmoor Apartments to the halls of The Florida Capitol, Sean Pittman speaks directly to infrequent and non-voters, calling on them to use their votes to reshape the future and America. As one of the brightest minds in Florida law and politics, Sean argues that if we all have the courage to step up to the ballot box and be counted, we can literally save lives.

Review Quotes

"Elections have consequences that can last generations. Many marginalized voters, often black and brown folks, have grown disillusioned by decades of an unresponsive government. But now with our democracy at a crossroads, we can't afford voter apathy. We need to re-engage people to ensure every voice is heard, and in Disaffected, Sean outlines historical and contemporary examples of how these voters have been left behind and what we can do to encourage them to step off the sidelines and into the voting booth." Speaker Joanna McClinton, Speaker of the house, State of Pennsylvania

"We live in a moment when we must rebuild our democracy so that voters pick their politicians- not the other way around. Disaffected brilliantly illuminates how we got here and how we can move forward to create a nation that works for all of us." Attorney General Aaron D. Ford, State of Nevada

"I have witnessed the power of democratic systems and the consequences of unrepresentative governments worldwide. Sean Pittman's Disaffected beautifully articulates the importance of our American voting system, and what we could accomplish if we all exercised our right to the ballot." Ambassador Allan Katz, President Barack Obama Appointee to Portugal

"When I wrote Open Season, I sought to highlight the two systems of justice in America that unfairly target its black and brown citizens. Disaffected extends this analysis to our political and electoral systems. A must-read from a man who has been a key instrument in the successful elections of countless Black people." Attorney Ben Crump, Civil Rights Attorney