Crippled America: How to Make America Great Again

Crippled America: How to Make America Great Again presents Donald Trump's vision and policy proposals during his 2016 presidential campaign. The book outlines his perspectives on immigration, trade, healthcare, education and foreign policy. Trump details problems he sees facing the United States and offers his solutions based on his business experience. He includes personal anecdotes from his career in real estate development and television to illustrate his leadership approach. The text incorporates Trump's campaign promises and criticism of previous administrations' policies. Statistics, examples and policy details support his arguments for major changes in how the government operates. The book serves as both a campaign platform document and a broader statement about American decline and renewal, reflecting themes that would come to define Trump's political messaging and presidency.

Reader reviews reflect strong partisan reactions, with Trump supporters praising the book's direct communication style and critics faulting its lack of detailed policy proposals. Positive reviews note: - Clear explanation of Trump's positions on trade, immigration, and foreign policy - Straightforward writing that mirrors his speaking style - Personal business anecdotes that illustrate decision-making Common criticisms: - Limited concrete policy details - Repetitive content from campaign speeches - Focus on criticizing others rather than solutions Ratings: Amazon: 4.7/5 (3,800+ reviews) Goodreads: 3.5/5 (2,900+ reviews) Sample reader comments: "Explains his views without the media filter" - Amazon reviewer "More like a campaign pamphlet than a serious policy book" - Goodreads review "Helps understand his business perspective on government" - Barnes & Noble review "Too much self-promotion, not enough substance" - Goodreads reviewer

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Time to Get Tough: Making America Great Again by Donald Trump A precursor to Crippled America that focuses on economic policy, China relations, and immigration reform strategies.

Great Again: How to Fix Our Crippled America by Michael R. MacLeod A response to Trump's vision that examines America's political system through the lens of constitutional fundamentals and historical precedents.

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📚 The book was deliberately published with a photo of Trump scowling on the cover, rather than his typical smile, to convey the seriousness of America's problems 🏛️ It was later republished under the title "Great Again: How to Fix Our Crippled America" after Trump's campaign slogan gained widespread recognition 💼 Trump wrote the book while actively campaigning for president, with much of the writing done between campaign events and rallies 📖 The book outlines specific policy proposals that would later become cornerstones of Trump's presidency, including the border wall and renegotiation of trade deals 🗣️ Rather than using a traditional ghostwriter, Trump dictated much of the content to his staff, who then organized and edited his spoken words into written form