On the Way to a Coup d’Etat

About the Book

On the Way to a Coup d'Etat is a dramatic story, a searing scrutiny of our politics and government. Though set in the near future, it is an entirely credible development of the forces that are now in play. President Millwright, elevated to office by an unusual event, is short, balding, he limps and has a high squeaky voice (as did Abraham Lincoln). But he possesses something more essential: character. He is opposed in every conceivable way, some of which are horrific, by nefarious politicians, truth-distorting think-tanks and media, and by many members of Congress too greedy or too fearful to align with their consciences-and even by a bizarre cultural hero. This opposition proves to be successful. But how things turn is truly convincing as America, while on the surface continues to lie to itself, continues to decline. Yet On the Way to a Coup d'Etat is a surprisingly uplifting story, due in part to the believable characters of both President Millwright and his wife, Ann. These folks are more human and more alive than many of our current politicians. One of the underlying themes in this remarkably astute book is an in-depth examination of what it means to lead a country, especially a country in trouble. Bob Scher, author of Lightning, The Nature of Leadership

About the Author

Ron Means built the Michigan Council for the Humanities from the ground up, guiding the development of its numerous programs. For 25 years he served as the Council’s Executive Director. Meeting frequently with members of Congress and those in other Federal agencies, over many years, “left me with a thick catalogue of impressions, regarding the local fauna.” He is a lifelong observer of American culture, politics, and economic policies. As his protagonist, James Millwright says, “I would chuck every label if I could and drive a stake into the heart of every ideology.”