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Summary: Newt does it again!
Comment: As a retired University Professor, I find a certain simpatico with Newt's approach. He may be all the things outlined on the back dust cover, but, in my opinion, he is first an educator. His logic is clear, his motivation is strong, and his presentation provides an easy to read learning experience. In Real Change, he provides a blue print for progress. I find it ironic that change was the buzz word in the 2008 presidential race, but never articulated as well as Dr. Cingrich did in this work. I am particularly impressed with Chapter 5, Failure in Education. Here he explains what works and what does not work in learning. One thing that works in education is money,not money thrown without aim at school districts, but rather money for merit-based pay and incentives for new teachers. Why should the best and brightest avoid teaching because it does not pay enough? Why should school boards across this nation consist of members who's last day in the classroom was the day they graduated? Our high school graduation rates are, to quote Newt, abysmal failures. What are these kids going to do for a living? In our ever increasing entitlement society, who is going to help pay their way? You are. The message is very clear, reward works. The Psychology of Learning has clearly shown that rewarded behaviors get stronger, and unrewarded behaviors cease. We need the bureaucrats (school boards) to sit in the classroom and experience the difficulty of the task.

Real change paints problems in America with a fine brush. The book was written before the severe cycles in the stock market in 2008, before Eliot Spitzer embarrassed a nation, and before gasoline approached $5.00 per gallon. It was written while the SEC and congress were failing us. Greed has been with us forever, but had some of the changes suggested in this book been heeded eariler (capital gains and other taxes reduced), the December 2008 economic outlook might be different.

Like his other books including Days of Infamy (with William R. Forstchen), and A Contract with the Earth (with Dr. Terry Maple) Real Change is an easy read, full of research to back up statements, and a real contribution to America.

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Summary: A Solid Plan For Change
Comment: Newt covers a wide variety of issues that are doing nothing but hurting America as a whole. He explains why these issues need to be changed. This book is excellent because it shows what problems plague America and how the people can go about correcting the problems. Newt wrote the book to appeal to both Democrats and Republicans, and it is well worth reading.

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Summary: Excellent book
Comment: This is a great book and I would reccomend getting Winning the Future by Newt Gingrich to go along with this book Excellent reading for any political affiliation With real solutions for the USA's future

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Summary: Real Change
Comment: This book is a must read for every American that loves their country and desires to see change that takes us to the next level. Newt's ideas are great! If we would heed his advice we would have a better America. I wish he would run for President but realized he will be most effective by not being stuck in the presidency.

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Summary: Classic Newt!!
Comment: Newt has a strong grasp on the issues facing the American people. What's more important, he knows history. Too bad he didn't run for President. This book is a must read!!!

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