“The American dream is available to everyone,” Larry Elder writes early on in his new book. “You only have to work for it.” It’s a belief that used to embody the nation’s spirit; it’s an idea that liberals, Democrats, and others on the Left killed long ago. Nevertheless, it is one of the core tenets of Elder’s new book, As Goes California: My Mission to Rescue the Golden State and Save the Nation.

It’s a must-read for everyone, regardless of whether one is a Republican or Democrat. It discusses much of what is wrong with the nation and chronicles how we arrived here. It’s the perfect read to begin 2024. Moreover, with the 2024 election less than a year away, Elder’s book should be considered mandatory. His analysis and explanations provide insight into many of the cultural issues the Left created that are plaguing the country. Democrats bring hyperbolic hysteria to ideological-based, agenda-driven political conversations; Larry Elder brings the truth.