📖 Overview
Robert Creamer is a political organizer, strategist, and author best known for his work in progressive politics and his book "Listen to Your Mother: Stand Up Straight! How Progressives Can Win" published in 2007.
Throughout his career, Creamer has served as a consultant to political campaigns and labor unions, working with organizations including the Democratic National Committee and the AFL-CIO. He founded the Strategic Consulting Group, a political consulting firm focused on issue campaigns and progressive causes.
In 2005, Creamer faced legal issues when he pled guilty to tax violations and bank fraud, serving five months in federal prison followed by eleven months of house arrest. After this period, he returned to political consulting and campaign work.
His written works and consulting have focused on progressive political strategy, grassroots organizing, and methods for building successful political movements. Creamer has also contributed political commentary to various media outlets and maintained involvement in Democratic Party organizing efforts.
👀 Reviews
Readers of Creamer's "Listen to Your Mother" express polarized views that often align with their political leanings. The book receives highly variable ratings across platforms.
What readers liked:
- Practical organizing tactics and campaign strategies
- Clear explanations of progressive messaging approaches
- Specific examples from real political campaigns
- Detailed framework for grassroots mobilization
What readers disliked:
- Heavy partisan bias in analysis
- Dated examples and references
- Writing style called "dry" and "academic"
- Author's legal history impacts credibility for some
Review Data:
Amazon: 3.5/5 (42 reviews)
- 5-star: 45%
- 1-star: 25%
Goodreads: 3.7/5 (89 ratings)
Notable reader comment: "Contains useful organizing principles but needs updating for current political landscape" - Amazon reviewer
Most discussion of Creamer's work appears in political blogs and commentary rather than book review sites, with reactions splitting along ideological lines.
📚 Books by Robert Creamer
Stengel: His Life and Times (1984)
Comprehensive biography of Casey Stengel, chronicling his career as a player and manager, particularly focusing on his years with the New York Yankees and Mets.
Baseball and Other Matters in 1945 (1984) Historical account examining baseball during the final year of World War II, exploring how the sport intersected with broader American society during this pivotal time.
Baseball in '41: A Celebration of the Best Baseball Season Ever (1991) Detailed exploration of the 1941 baseball season, covering Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak, Ted Williams' .406 batting average, and the impact of approaching war on American baseball.
Babe: The Legend Comes to Life (1974) Biography of Babe Ruth that examines his baseball career, personal life, and cultural impact, incorporating extensive research and contemporary accounts.
Season of Glory: The Amazing Saga of the 1961 New York Yankees (1988) Account of the 1961 Yankees season, focusing on Roger Maris's pursuit of the home run record and the team's overall performance that year.
Baseball and Other Matters in 1945 (1984) Historical account examining baseball during the final year of World War II, exploring how the sport intersected with broader American society during this pivotal time.
Baseball in '41: A Celebration of the Best Baseball Season Ever (1991) Detailed exploration of the 1941 baseball season, covering Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak, Ted Williams' .406 batting average, and the impact of approaching war on American baseball.
Babe: The Legend Comes to Life (1974) Biography of Babe Ruth that examines his baseball career, personal life, and cultural impact, incorporating extensive research and contemporary accounts.
Season of Glory: The Amazing Saga of the 1961 New York Yankees (1988) Account of the 1961 Yankees season, focusing on Roger Maris's pursuit of the home run record and the team's overall performance that year.
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