Book
The Death of Right and Wrong: Exposing the Left's Assault on Our Culture and Values
by Tammy Bruce
📖 Overview
The Death of Right and Wrong examines cultural shifts in American society through the lens of traditional values and morality. Author Tammy Bruce, a former president of the Los Angeles chapter of NOW, presents her observations about progressive activism and its impact on social norms.
Bruce draws from her background in feminist organizing to analyze what she views as the left's influence on institutions including academia, entertainment, and media. She documents specific cases and controversies to build her argument about changing standards in American culture.
The book combines political commentary with personal narrative, as Bruce recounts her own journey from progressive activism to her current philosophical positions. Her insider perspective provides context for her critique of contemporary social movements.
This work contributes to broader discussions about moral relativism, cultural transformation, and the ongoing debate between traditional and progressive value systems in American society. Through her analysis, Bruce raises questions about the relationship between personal freedom and social responsibility.
👀 Reviews
Readers note Bruce's personal experience as a former progressive activist adds credibility to her cultural criticism. Reviews emphasize her direct writing style and use of specific examples to support arguments.
What readers liked:
- Clear documentation of cultural shifts
- Personal anecdotes from Bruce's activism background
- Specific examples of media and educational trends
- Logical progression of arguments
What readers disliked:
- Some found tone too angry/partisan
- Several mention repetitive points
- Critics say certain examples are cherry-picked
- Some wanted more proposed solutions
Ratings:
Amazon: 4.7/5 (392 reviews)
Goodreads: 4.1/5 (245 ratings)
Sample review quotes:
"Bruce's insider perspective on progressive activism makes her critiques compelling" - Amazon reviewer
"Too much ranting, not enough constructive ideas" - Goodreads reviewer
"Documentation of specific cases strengthens her arguments" - Barnes & Noble reviewer
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🤔 Interesting facts
🔷 Author Tammy Bruce served as president of the Los Angeles chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) from 1990-1996, but later became a conservative commentator critical of modern feminist movements.
🔷 The book sparked controversy by arguing that moral relativism, promoted by what Bruce calls the "New American Left," was eroding traditional values and societal stability.
🔷 Bruce identifies herself as a "pro-choice, gun owning, pro-death penalty, voted-for-President Reagan feminist" - challenging typical political categorizations.
🔷 Despite being openly gay herself, Bruce criticizes what she sees as the Gay Elite's manipulation of the LGBT community for political purposes, a stance that generated significant debate.
🔷 The book spent several weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list in 2003, contributing to Bruce's emergence as a prominent voice in conservative media.