|Listed in category:
Have one to sell?

Stuart H. Brody Humphrey and Me (Paperback)

Another great item from Rarewaves USA | Free delivery!
Condition:
Brand New
More than 10 available
Breathe easy. Returns accepted.
Shipping:
Does not ship to United States. See detailsfor shipping
Located in: 60502, United States
Delivery:
Varies
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return shipping. See details- for more information about returns
Payments:
     

Shop with confidence

eBay Money Back Guarantee
Get the item you ordered or your money back. 

Seller information

Registered as a Business Seller
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:315077948627
Last updated on May 07, 2024 18:42:52 EDTView all revisionsView all revisions

Item specifics

Condition
Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the ...
Book Title
Humphrey and Me
Publication Name
Humphrey and Me
Title
Humphrey and Me
Author
Stuart H. Brody
Format
Trade Paperback
EAN
9781595801258
ISBN
9781595801258
Publisher
Santa Monica Press
Genre
Young Adult Fiction
Release Year
2023
Release Date
02/11/2023
Language
English
Country/Region of Manufacture
US
Item Height
0.8in
Item Length
8in
Publication Year
2023
Topic
Politics & Government
Item Width
5in
Item Weight
11.3 Oz
Number of Pages
324 Pages

About this product

Product Information

Ray Elias is a precocious but withdrawn sixteen-year-old growing up in an affluent suburb of New York in the early sixties. Numbed by the assassination of President Kennedy, Ray chances upon a TV documentary about the most recent presidential election and is drawn to the ebullient senator from Minnesota, Hubert Humphrey, who unsuccessfully challenged John Kennedy for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1960. With the senator as his newfound hero, Ray fashions a mission for himself: make Humphrey Lyndon Johnson's running mate in 1964. To the amazement of his friends and cynical father, Humphrey learns of Ray's plan to lobby the delegates and, impressed with his sincerity and ambition, takes Ray under his wing. Ray enters college as the senator is elected vice president, but the relationship unravels when Humphrey becomes an ardent public supporter of the Vietnam War, despite his personal belief in the war's futility. As the tension between them grows and their bond deteriorates, Ray is devastated by his loss of faith in Humphrey. However, he finds consolation for his disappointment in Ruth, a spirited classmate from the other side of the tracks who teaches him understanding and empathy. As Ray matures to young adulthood he reconnects with Humphrey--who has by now achieved a political revival and is mulling a fresh run at the presidency--and the two reconcile after Humphrey finally acknowledges his breach of Ray's trust, and Ray forgives his former mentor. Loosely based on the author's real-life relationship with Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Humphrey and Me portrays the often highly emotional journey that comes with embracing our heroes, while set against the backdrop of the tempestuous political eras of the 1960s and '70s.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Santa Monica Press
ISBN-10
1595801251
ISBN-13
9781595801258
eBay Product ID (ePID)
16059005722

Product Key Features

Book Title
Humphrey and Me
Author
Stuart H. Brody
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Politics & Government
Publication Year
2023
Genre
Young Adult Fiction
Number of Pages
324 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
5in
Item Weight
11.3 Oz

Additional Product Features

Reviews
"In this heartfelt account of a crucial period in American history, an idealism that can sometimes seem lost today comes alive again." --Andrea Barrett, National Book Award-winning author of Ship Fever " Humphrey and Me is a smart and thought-provoking story--made even better by knowing it's based on the author's own experiences." --Steve Sheinkin, three-time National Book Award finalist "Democracies are strongest when they produce leaders who can inspire the young. Stuart Brody's engaging and entertaining novel Humphrey and Me explores this crucial and timely dynamic between a young man and an idealistic politician. It reminds us that Hubert Humphrey, despite his flaws, was a virtuous and important 20th century figure, one deserving of our admiration and respect." --Thurston Clarke, author of the New York Times bestseller The Last Campaign: Robert F. Kennedy and 82 Days That Inspired America "Brody, who was inspired by his own relationship with Humphrey, packs the novel with significant historic details . . . . An important chapter in American history told with clarity and honesty." -- Kirkus Review "In this thoughtful and moving novel, Brody illuminates in fiction what he explored in his wonderful treatise The Law of Small Things --how we learn to be good. He demonstrates why choices matter in the formation of character, and in so doing, he helps us understand the basis of human freedom." --Larry Arnn, president of Hillsdale College "By paralleling first person accounts of a young man's political awakening with that of his indefatigable mentor, Stuart Brody has rendered a timely affirmation of how enduring societies depend upon an apprenticeship of values. Most importantly, he has resuscitated for our cynical age a uniquely American notion of leadership and service." --Aaron Woolf, Peabody Award-winning documentary filmmaker "Politics may be a dirty business, but there are still people who get in the game for the right reasons: to do what's right! In Humphrey and Me , Stuart Brody highlights one of the good guys--not because he was perfect, but because he genuinely believed in doing good. It's a great reminder of the complexities needed to understand people on a deeper level, and while it can be complicated, it can also be rewarding. It's a journey about finding consensus and alignment as opposed to agreement. Get started!" --Jeffrey Hayzlett, Host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett "The story could round out a school history unit on the mid-1960s political scene, giving insight to student activism." -- Historical Novel Society "The issues Ray confronts in Humphrey and Me are not unlike those Americans wrestle with today: Social injustice, racism, labor disputes, nuclear proliferation . . . decades have passed since Hubert Humphrey, called by many 'the last great true liberal,' took a stand on these issues. And that is why the book is so poignant; we still struggle with them. . . . While Ray and the author's life experiences are a braid of fact and fiction, there are scenes in Humphrey and Me relating to the human condition in 1960's America that occur today." -- Patagonia Regional Times "The writing is strong and the plot moves quickly. The era feels authentic, from what the characters eat to mention of TV tables and junk mail. The dialogue is crisp and realistic, and the characters have satisfying arcs. For a first young-adult novel, Humphrey and Me is impressive; the author has definitely written in a way that appeals to teens, on a topic sure to inspire." -- YA Dude Books, "In this heartfelt account of a crucial period in American history, an idealism that can sometimes seem lost today comes alive again." --Andrea Barrett, National Book Award-winning author of Ship Fever " Humphrey and Me is a smart and thought-provoking story--made even better by knowing it's based on the author's own experiences." --Steve Sheinkin, three-time National Book Award finalist "Democracies are strongest when they produce leaders who can inspire the young. Stuart Brody's engaging and entertaining novel Humphrey and Me explores this crucial and timely dynamic between a young man and an idealistic politician. It reminds us that Hubert Humphrey, despite his flaws, was a virtuous and important 20th century figure, one deserving of our admiration and respect." --Thurston Clarke, author of the New York Times bestseller The Last Campaign: Robert F. Kennedy and 82 Days That Inspired America "Brody, who was inspired by his own relationship with Humphrey, packs the novel with significant historic details . . . . An important chapter in American history told with clarity and honesty." -- Kirkus Review "In this thoughtful and moving novel, Brody illuminates in fiction what he explored in his wonderful treatise The Law of Small Things --how we learn to be good. He demonstrates why choices matter in the formation of character, and in so doing, he helps us understand the basis of human freedom." --Larry Arnn, president of Hillsdale College "By paralleling first person accounts of a young man's political awakening with that of his indefatigable mentor, Stuart Brody has rendered a timely affirmation of how enduring societies depend upon an apprenticeship of values. Most importantly, he has resuscitated for our cynical age a uniquely American notion of leadership and service." --Aaron Woolf, Peabody Award-winning documentary filmmaker "Politics may be a dirty business, but there are still people who get in the game for the right reasons: to do what's right! In Humphrey and Me , Stuart Brody highlights one of the good guys--not because he was perfect, but because he genuinely believed in doing good. It's a great reminder of the complexities needed to understand people on a deeper level, and while it can be complicated, it can also be rewarding. It's a journey about finding consensus and alignment as opposed to agreement. Get started!" --Jeffrey Hayzlett, Host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett "The story could round out a school history unit on the mid-1960s political scene, giving insight to student activism." -- Historical Novel Society, "In this heartfelt account of a crucial period in American history, an idealism that can sometimes seem lost today comes alive again." --Andrea Barrett, National Book Award-winning author of Ship Fever " Humphrey and Me is a smart and thought-provoking story--made even better by knowing it's based on the author's own experiences." --Steve Sheinkin, three-time National Book Award finalist "Democracies are strongest when they produce leaders who can inspire the young. Stuart Brody's engaging and entertaining novel Humphrey and Me explores this crucial and timely dynamic between a young man and an idealistic politician. It reminds us that Hubert Humphrey, despite his flaws, was a virtuous and important 20th century figure, one deserving of our admiration and respect." --Thurston Clarke, author of the New York Times bestseller The Last Campaign: Robert F. Kennedy and 82 Days That Inspired America "Brody, who was inspired by his own relationship with Humphrey, packs the novel with significant historic details . . . . An important chapter in American history told with clarity and honesty." -- Kirkus Reviews "In this thoughtful and moving novel, Brody illuminates in fiction what he explored in his wonderful treatise The Law of Small Things --how we learn to be good. He demonstrates why choices matter in the formation of character, and in so doing, he helps us understand the basis of human freedom." --Larry Arnn, president of Hillsdale College "By paralleling first person accounts of a young man's political awakening with that of his indefatigable mentor, Stuart Brody has rendered a timely affirmation of how enduring societies depend upon an apprenticeship of values. Most importantly, he has resuscitated for our cynical age a uniquely American notion of leadership and service." --Aaron Woolf, Peabody Award-winning documentary filmmaker "Politics may be a dirty business, but there are still people who get in the game for the right reasons: to do what's right! In Humphrey and Me , Stuart Brody highlights one of the good guys--not because he was perfect, but because he genuinely believed in doing good. It's a great reminder of the complexities needed to understand people on a deeper level, and while it can be complicated, it can also be rewarding. It's a journey about finding consensus and alignment as opposed to agreement. Get started!" --Jeffrey Hayzlett, Host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett "The story could round out a school history unit on the mid-1960s political scene, giving insight to student activism." -- Historical Novel Society "The issues Ray confronts in Humphrey and Me are not unlike those Americans wrestle with today: Social injustice, racism, labor disputes, nuclear proliferation . . . decades have passed since Hubert Humphrey, called by many 'the last great true liberal,' took a stand on these issues. And that is why the book is so poignant; we still struggle with them. . . . While Ray and the author's life experiences are a braid of fact and fiction, there are scenes in Humphrey and Me relating to the human condition in 1960's America that occur today." -- Patagonia Regional Times "The writing is strong and the plot moves quickly. The era feels authentic, from what the characters eat to mention of TV tables and junk mail. The dialogue is crisp and realistic, and the characters have satisfying arcs. For a first young-adult novel, Humphrey and Me is impressive; the author has definitely written in a way that appeals to teens, on a topic sure to inspire." -- YA Dude Books, "In this heartfelt account of a crucial period in American history, an idealism that can sometimes seem lost today comes alive again." --Andrea Barrett, National Book Award-winning author of Ship Fever " Humphrey and Me is a smart and thought-provoking story--made even better by knowing it's based on the author's own experiences." --Steve Sheinkin, three-time National Book Award finalist "Democracies are strongest when they produce leaders who can inspire the young. Stuart Brody's engaging and entertaining novel Humphrey and Me explores this crucial and timely dynamic between a young man and an idealistic politician. It reminds us that Hubert Humphrey, despite his flaws, was a virtuous and important 20th century figure, one deserving of our admiration and respect." --Thurston Clarke, author of the New York Times bestseller The Last Campaign: Robert F. Kennedy and 82 Days That Inspired America "In this thoughtful and moving novel, Brody illuminates in fiction what he explored in his wonderful treatise The Law of Small Things --how we learn to be good. He demonstrates why choices matter in the formation of character, and in so doing, he helps us understand the basis of human freedom." --Larry Arnn, president of Hillsdale College "By paralleling first person accounts of a young man's political awakening with that of his indefatigable mentor, Stuart H. Brody has rendered a timely affirmation of how enduring societies depend upon an apprenticeship of values. Most importantly, he has resuscitated for our cynical age a uniquely American notion of leadership and service." --Aaron Woolf, Peabody Award-winning documentary filmmaker, "In this heartfelt account of a crucial period in American history, an idealism that can sometimes seem lost today comes alive again." --Andrea Barrett, National Book Award-winning author of Ship Fever " Humphrey and Me is a smart and thought-provoking story--made even better by knowing it''s based on the author''s own experiences." --Steve Sheinkin, three-time National Book Award finalist "Democracies are strongest when they produce leaders who can inspire the young. Stuart Brody''s engaging and entertaining novel Humphrey and Me explores this crucial and timely dynamic between a young man and an idealistic politician. It reminds us that Hubert Humphrey, despite his flaws, was a virtuous and important 20th century figure, one deserving of our admiration and respect." --Thurston Clarke, author of the New York Times bestseller The Last Campaign: Robert F. Kennedy and 82 Days That Inspired America "Brody, who was inspired by his own relationship with Humphrey, packs the novel with significant historic details . . . . An important chapter in American history told with clarity and honesty." -- Kirkus Reviews "In this thoughtful and moving novel, Brody illuminates in fiction what he explored in his wonderful treatise The Law of Small Things --how we learn to be good. He demonstrates why choices matter in the formation of character, and in so doing, he helps us understand the basis of human freedom." --Larry Arnn, president of Hillsdale College "By paralleling first person accounts of a young man''s political awakening with that of his indefatigable mentor, Stuart Brody has rendered a timely affirmation of how enduring societies depend upon an apprenticeship of values. Most importantly, he has resuscitated for our cynical age a uniquely American notion of leadership and service." --Aaron Woolf, Peabody Award-winning documentary filmmaker "Politics may be a dirty business, but there are still people who get in the game for the right reasons: to do what''s right! In Humphrey and Me , Stuart Brody highlights one of the good guys--not because he was perfect, but because he genuinely believed in doing good. It''s a great reminder of the complexities needed to understand people on a deeper level, and while it can be complicated, it can also be rewarding. It''s a journey about finding consensus and alignment as opposed to agreement. Get started!" --Jeffrey Hayzlett, Host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett "The story could round out a school history unit on the mid-1960s political scene, giving insight to student activism." -- Historical Novel Society "The issues Ray confronts in Humphrey and Me are not unlike those Americans wrestle with today: Social injustice, racism, labor disputes, nuclear proliferation . . . decades have passed since Hubert Humphrey, called by many ''the last great true liberal,'' took a stand on these issues. And that is why the book is so poignant; we still struggle with them. . . . While Ray and the author''s life experiences are a braid of fact and fiction, there are scenes in Humphrey and Me relating to the human condition in 1960''s America that occur today." -- Patagonia Regional Times "The writing is strong and the plot moves quickly. The era feels authentic, from what the characters eat to mention of TV tables and junk mail. The dialogue is crisp and realistic, and the characters have satisfying arcs. For a first young-adult novel, Humphrey and Me is impressive; the author has definitely written in a way that appeals to teens, on a topic sure to inspire." -- YA Dude Books "This historical fiction takes readers through the turbulent, violent 1960s in the alternating stories, told in the first person by young Jewish Ray Elias from Long Island and Minnesota Sen. Hubert Humphrey." --Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities Pioneer Press, "In this heartfelt account of a crucial period in American history, an idealism that can sometimes seem lost today comes alive again." --Andrea Barrett, National Book Award-winning author of Ship Fever " Humphrey and Me is a smart and thought-provoking story--made even better by knowing it's based on the author's own experiences." --Steve Sheinkin, three-time National Book Award finalist "Democracies are strongest when they produce leaders who can inspire the young. Stuart Brody's engaging and entertaining novel Humphrey and Me explores this crucial and timely dynamic between a young man and an idealistic politician. It reminds us that Hubert Humphrey, despite his flaws, was a virtuous and important 20th century figure, one deserving of our admiration and respect." --Thurston Clarke, author of the New York Times bestseller The Last Campaign: Robert F. Kennedy and 82 Days That Inspired America, "In this heartfelt account of a crucial period in American history, an idealism that can sometimes seem lost today comes alive again." --Andrea Barrett, National Book Award-winning author of Ship Fever " Humphrey and Me is a smart and thought-provoking story--made even better by knowing it's based on the author's own experiences." --Steve Sheinkin, three-time National Book Award finalist, "In this heartfelt account of a crucial period in American history, an idealism that can sometimes seem lost today comes alive again." --Andrea Barrett, National Book Award-winning author of Ship Fever " Humphrey and Me is a smart and thought-provoking story--made even better by knowing it's based on the author's own experiences." --Steve Sheinkin, three-time National Book Award finalist "Democracies are strongest when they produce leaders who can inspire the young. Stuart Brody's engaging and entertaining novel Humphrey and Me explores this crucial and timely dynamic between a young man and an idealistic politician. It reminds us that Hubert Humphrey, despite his flaws, was a virtuous and important 20th century figure, one deserving of our admiration and respect." --Thurston Clarke, author of the New York Times bestseller The Last Campaign: Robert F. Kennedy and 82 Days That Inspired America "Brody, who was inspired by his own relationship with Humphrey, packs the novel with significant historic details . . . . An important chapter in American history told with clarity and honesty." -- Kirkus Review "In this thoughtful and moving novel, Brody illuminates in fiction what he explored in his wonderful treatise The Law of Small Things --how we learn to be good. He demonstrates why choices matter in the formation of character, and in so doing, he helps us understand the basis of human freedom." --Larry Arnn, president of Hillsdale College "By paralleling first person accounts of a young man's political awakening with that of his indefatigable mentor, Stuart Brody has rendered a timely affirmation of how enduring societies depend upon an apprenticeship of values. Most importantly, he has resuscitated for our cynical age a uniquely American notion of leadership and service." --Aaron Woolf, Peabody Award-winning documentary filmmaker "Politics may be a dirty business, but there are still people who get in the game for the right reasons: to do what's right! In Humphrey and Me , Stuart Brody highlights one of the good guys--not because he was perfect, but because he genuinely believed in doing good. It's a great reminder of the complexities needed to understand people on a deeper level, and while it can be complicated, it can also be rewarding. It's a journey about finding consensus and alignment as opposed to agreement. Get started!" --Jeffrey Hayzlett, Host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett "The story could round out a school history unit on the mid-1960s political scene, giving insight to student activism." -- Historical Novel Society "The issues Ray confronts in Humphrey and Me are not unlike those Americans wrestle with today: Social injustice, racism, labor disputes, nuclear proliferation . . . decades have passed since Hubert Humphrey, called by many 'the last great true liberal,' took a stand on these issues. And that is why the book is so poignant; we still struggle with them. . . . While Ray and the author's life experiences are a braid of fact and fiction, there are scenes in Humphrey and Me relating to the human condition in 1960's America that occur today." -- Patagonia Regional Times, "In this heartfelt account of a crucial period in American history, an idealism that can sometimes seem lost today comes alive again."--Andrea Barrett, National Book Award-winning author of Ship Fever, "In this heartfelt account of a crucial period in American history, an idealism that can sometimes seem lost today comes alive again." --Andrea Barrett, National Book Award-winning author of Ship Fever " Humphrey and Me is a smart and thought-provoking story--made even better by knowing it's based on the author's own experiences." --Steve Sheinkin, three-time National Book Award finalist "Democracies are strongest when they produce leaders who can inspire the young. Stuart Brody's engaging and entertaining novel Humphrey and Me explores this crucial and timely dynamic between a young man and an idealistic politician. It reminds us that Hubert Humphrey, despite his flaws, was a virtuous and important 20th century figure, one deserving of our admiration and respect." --Thurston Clarke, author of the New York Times bestseller The Last Campaign: Robert F. Kennedy and 82 Days That Inspired America "In this thoughtful and moving novel, Brody illuminates in fiction what he explored in his wonderful treatise The Law of Small Things --how we learn to be good. He demonstrates why choices matter in the formation of character, and in so doing, he helps us understand the basis of human freedom." --Larry Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, "In this heartfelt account of a crucial period in American history, an idealism that can sometimes seem lost today comes alive again." --Andrea Barrett, National Book Award-winning author of Ship Fever " Humphrey and Me is a smart and thought-provoking story--made even better by knowing it's based on the author's own experiences." --Steve Sheinkin, three-time National Book Award finalist "Democracies are strongest when they produce leaders who can inspire the young. Stuart Brody's engaging and entertaining novel Humphrey and Me explores this crucial and timely dynamic between a young man and an idealistic politician. It reminds us that Hubert Humphrey, despite his flaws, was a virtuous and important 20th century figure, one deserving of our admiration and respect." --Thurston Clarke, author of the New York Times bestseller The Last Campaign: Robert F. Kennedy and 82 Days That Inspired America "Brody, who was inspired by his own relationship with Humphrey, packs the novel with significant historic details . . . . An important chapter in American history told with clarity and honesty." -- Kirkus Review "In this thoughtful and moving novel, Brody illuminates in fiction what he explored in his wonderful treatise The Law of Small Things --how we learn to be good. He demonstrates why choices matter in the formation of character, and in so doing, he helps us understand the basis of human freedom." --Larry Arnn, president of Hillsdale College "By paralleling first person accounts of a young man's political awakening with that of his indefatigable mentor, Stuart Brody has rendered a timely affirmation of how enduring societies depend upon an apprenticeship of values. Most importantly, he has resuscitated for our cynical age a uniquely American notion of leadership and service." --Aaron Woolf, Peabody Award-winning documentary filmmaker "Politics may be a dirty business, but there are still people who get in the game for the right reasons: to do what's right! In Humphrey and Me , Stuart Brody highlights one of the good guys--not because he was perfect, but because he genuinely believed in doing good. It's a great reminder of the complexities needed to understand people on a deeper level, and while it can be complicated, it can also be rewarding. It's a journey about finding consensus and alignment as opposed to agreement. Get started!" --Jeffrey Hayzlett, Host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett

Item description from the seller

Rarewaves USA CA

Rarewaves USA CA

97.8% positive feedback
174K items sold

Detailed seller ratings

Average for the last 12 months

Accurate description
4.9
Reasonable shipping cost
5.0
Shipping speed
4.9
Communication
4.9

Seller feedback (62,795)

c***i (257)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
Fantastic seller! Great communication, fast delivery, secure packaging, item as described. Highly recommend!
r***3 (197)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past year
Verified purchase
Thank you to the seller for excellent ebay retail service in each and every way. Prompt response to sale and dispatch of the item described. Package received on time which was professionally packaged. Thanks .
t***r (262)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
Multiple-repeat customer. As always, CD as described, for a good price, well packed and quickly shipped. Highly recommend.

Product ratings and reviews

No ratings or reviews yet
Be the first to write the review.