
For Honest Citizens Only
Strengthening America's Future BEYOND POLITICS
Charles Patton(Author)
Geoff Patton(Editor)
Short Mystery Press
Published on 1. July 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
668 pages
978-1-963809-39-8 (ISBN)
Description
Many people today feel worn down by noise, conflict, and a public culture that rewards outrage instead of honesty. But discouragement is not our destiny - and resignation is not an option for responsible citizens.
For Honest Citizens Only offers a clear, principled path forward. It shows how everyday people can stay grounded, thoughtful, and morally steady in a time when distractions, pressure, and competing narratives make it harder than ever to think clearly and act with integrity.
Rather than focusing on politics, this book centers on character, responsibility, and ethical citizenship. It challenges readers to strengthen their own thinking, examine the choices they make, and contribute to a healthier public life - one built on respect, truthfulness, and personal accountability.
As the nation reaches new milestones and faces new challenges, the question is not which side will "win," but what kind of citizens we choose to be. This book invites readers to rise to that responsibility, bringing honesty, clarity, and courage back into everyday civic life.
A timely and compelling guide for anyone committed to integrity, thoughtful citizenship, and a healthier public future.
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
951 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-963809-39-8 (9781963809398)
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Award-winning screenwriter and successful author of non-fiction and fiction.Charles writes easy-to-read books that inform, persuade, and sometimes challenge. His work ranges from civic-minded books on citizenship to bestselling guides on Mastering Strategy, Thinking, and Extreme Leadership-and yes, even gritty, character-driven mysteries. He eked out a math degree from the University of Illinois, capped by an MBA in economics from the University of Chicago. His most practical education, however, came from the school of hard work.Chuck lives in Orlando with his wife, near their daughter and her family. Their son and his crew of three boys are posted up north in a different time zone-unavoidable but unacceptable.