Parting shots from my brittle bow

About this book

"Beyond his influential legislative career, Eugene McCarthy serves as one of the nation's foremost political thinkers, writing with tremendous foresight about American democracy and its institutions. Through both prose and poetry, in more than twenty books, he has explored the greatness of America, as well as the challenges facing our nation. In this collection of writings, the most comprehensive compilation to date, Senator McCarthy takes aim at our political institutions and mores, sharing his wisdom with a new generation."--Jacket.