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Common Sense and Lemon Squares
Paperback
Publisher Price: $16.99
Publisher: Barry Robbins
Published: Mar 8 2025
Pages: 134
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.29 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.25
Language: English
Trump's America through a grandmother's unflinching eyes
Common Sense and Lemon Squares takes on the dangerous reality of Trump's presidency through the refreshingly direct perspective of Mildred, a grandmother who cuts through political nonsense with clarity and conviction.
Chapter by chapter, Mildred addresses the genuine threats to American democracy: the dismantling of environmental protections, the weaponization of the Justice Department, the attacks on civil rights, the undermining of democratic institutions, and the celebration of authoritarianism.
What makes this book different is not just what Mildred sees, but how she explains it. She reveals how silencing health agencies during emergencies is like grandson Tommy closing his eyes and thinking we can't see him stealing cookies. She compares removing civil service protections to replacing experienced teachers with people who merely agree with the principal.
When justice becomes selective, Mildred reminds us of her grandmother's old brass scale that can't be fooled by someone's thumb pressing down on one side.
This isn't cozy commentary-it's a powerful warning delivered through a voice that's accessible without minimizing the threat. Mildred doesn't sugarcoat the realities of Trump's America, but her perspective helps readers understand exactly what's at stake and why it matters.
For anyone concerned about where Trump is leading America, Mildred offers both clarity and courage when we need it most.
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