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And Lead Us Not

And Lead Us Not

May 9, 2020 By David Pierson

And Lead Us Not by David Pierson

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And Lead Us Not

A high school dropout from the backwaters of Louisiana becomes President of the United States?

From the writer who is already drawing comparisons to Mark Twain, comes this new hilarious but thought-provoking novel by David Pierson.

Wally Zeringue, an entrepreneur who gains notoriety with his one-minute editorials that promote his Capitol Cards, wins the nomination as Vice President for a major political party. And, when the President-elect dies days before the Inauguration, Wally ascends to the highest office in the land.

The new President, however, has enemies in low places. One in particular is Dan Bitterman, a former classmate who is now a reporter for the Evangeline Press-Dispatch, the President’s hometown weekly newspaper.

With his two secret informants (Cassandra and Judas Iscariot), Dan uncovers dirt on the new President, and the nation’s intelligentsia join in as Dan turns out one expose after another.

Meanwhile, President Zeringue, a businessman who has never held elective office, implements radical changes in the way the country conducts its business.

This is a book that will have the reader laughing and then thinking, laughing and then thinking.

“And Lead Us Not is a novel I would have written if I were still alive.” –Mark Twain

David Pierson · AND LEAD US NOT by David Pierson, Read by the Author – Excerpt

Chapter Excerpt

I wrote And Lead Us Not twenty-five years ago. I thought the whole world would like it. I did. 

But reality set in. The world of editors, publishers and literary agents did not jump at it. They said my political satire “wasn’t realistic,” “lacked verisimilitude” or “simply was not believable.” 

One editor addressed the novel ideas my character, Wally Zeringue, proposes as President in the story. Although I showed a flair for writing, she said I lacked the expertise to make suggestions about how to save the nation from economic ruin. (In other words: “You’re a writer. Don’t think you can come up with solutions no one else has ever thought about.”) 

In the end, with one rejection after another, I shelved the manuscript and went on to other writing projects. 

Then something happened: Reality changed. 

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“I laughed out loud as I read about the small-town Louisiana characters. . . The author has a keen ability to describe them and their environment in minute detail.” —Donna A. Pizanie

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 “Remarkable, entertaining and impossible to put down . . . five stars.”


--Candace Moor

DAVID PIERSON
2018-10-01T08:15:12-07:00
 “Remarkable, entertaining and impossible to put down . . . five stars.” --Candace Moor
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“A great read with quirky characters . . . seasoned with a sweet Southern flavor. . . Pierson’s writing style presents what seems like simple concepts that are profound and thought provoking.”


--Donna Karla

DAVID PIERSON
2018-10-27T01:35:35-07:00
“A great read with quirky characters . . . seasoned with a sweet Southern flavor. . . Pierson’s writing style presents what seems like simple concepts that are profound and thought provoking.” --Donna Karla
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“I laughed out loud as I read about the small-town Louisiana characters. . . The author has a keen ability to describe them and their environment in minute detail.”


--Donna A. Pizanie

DAVID PIERSON
2018-10-30T05:52:53-07:00
“I laughed out loud as I read about the small-town Louisiana characters. . . The author has a keen ability to describe them and their environment in minute detail.” --Donna A. Pizanie
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“This book draws you in, and putting it down becomes quite difficult.”


--Swiftwell

DAVID PIERSON
2018-10-01T08:06:58-07:00
“This book draws you in, and putting it down becomes quite difficult.” --Swiftwell
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“Timely and unique . . . The setting is engaging. . . I particularly enjoyed his grammatical quips and other distinct details that make the characters eccentric yet relatable. . . A fun read that shows what can happen when a man reaches for the stars . . . and grabs them.”


--Janette Ellis

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2018-10-01T08:07:07-07:00
“Timely and unique . . . The setting is engaging. . . I particularly enjoyed his grammatical quips and other distinct details that make the characters eccentric yet relatable. . . A fun read that shows what can happen when a man reaches for the stars . . . and grabs them.” --Janette Ellis
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“Could not put down . . . Needed to stop to go to bed, but, no, always one more chapter.”


--Bret Martin

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2018-10-01T08:04:42-07:00
“Could not put down . . . Needed to stop to go to bed, but, no, always one more chapter.” --Bret Martin
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 “More than an entertaining satire with off-the-wall characters . . . It is a thought-provoking masterpiece constructed over 25 years ago. . . Impossible to put down . . . Read at the risk of being swept into the philosophic mind of David Pierson.”


--CTowell

DAVID PIERSON
2018-10-30T05:51:04-07:00
 “More than an entertaining satire with off-the-wall characters . . . It is a thought-provoking masterpiece constructed over 25 years ago. . . Impossible to put down . . . Read at the risk of being swept into the philosophic mind of David Pierson.” --CTowell
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“The settings are gorgeously described and place you directly in the story. The characters are real human beings with real human flaws. The story itself would be impossible if it weren't so familiar, and it moves at a pace that ensures you won't be able to put it down. Highly recommend!”


--Reader Review

DAVID PIERSON
2018-10-01T07:55:20-07:00
“The settings are gorgeously described and place you directly in the story. The characters are real human beings with real human flaws. The story itself would be impossible if it weren't so familiar, and it moves at a pace that ensures you won't be able to put it down. Highly recommend!” --Reader Review
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“A smart, witty satire of American politics today . . . mirrors a lot of what we’re seeing today with the media frenzy surrounding the current President.”


--Pat Robert

DAVID PIERSON
2018-10-01T08:50:06-07:00
“A smart, witty satire of American politics today . . . mirrors a lot of what we’re seeing today with the media frenzy surrounding the current President.” --Pat Robert
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“Excellent book! Great read and keeps your eyes glued to the page with its flow and energy. One of the best I’ve read in a long time.”


--Reader Review

DAVID PIERSON
2018-10-01T08:02:01-07:00
“Excellent book! Great read and keeps your eyes glued to the page with its flow and energy. One of the best I’ve read in a long time.” --Reader Review
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 “Being from Louisiana, I truly enjoyed this novel. It held up a mirror to characters I grew up with. I highly recommend it.”


--Fonda Brennan

DAVID PIERSON
2018-10-01T08:08:14-07:00
 “Being from Louisiana, I truly enjoyed this novel. It held up a mirror to characters I grew up with. I highly recommend it.” --Fonda Brennan
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“This draws you in and I did not want to put it down. I recommend this to anyone who is following current events and politics and the news media.”


--Barbara Viscardi

DAVID PIERSON
2018-10-01T08:01:33-07:00
“This draws you in and I did not want to put it down. I recommend this to anyone who is following current events and politics and the news media.” --Barbara Viscardi
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“Excellent book! Great read that keeps your eyes glued to the pages with its flow and energy. And Lead Us Not is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time.”


--Reader Review

DAVID PIERSON
2018-10-27T01:32:16-07:00
“Excellent book! Great read that keeps your eyes glued to the pages with its flow and energy. And Lead Us Not is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time.” --Reader Review
https://davidpierson.net/testimonials/reader-review-2/

“I love satires. The dark humor of American politics is fantastic and surprising in this book. . . a must read.”


--Reader Review

DAVID PIERSON
2018-10-30T05:46:29-07:00
“I love satires. The dark humor of American politics is fantastic and surprising in this book. . . a must read.” --Reader Review
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“An intelligent book well worth the read. . . The shrewd plot is just strange enough to be believable, especially when read against the backdrop of politics today. The captivating characters engulf the reader in their lives.”


--John Virga

DAVID PIERSON
2018-10-01T08:03:11-07:00
“An intelligent book well worth the read. . . The shrewd plot is just strange enough to be believable, especially when read against the backdrop of politics today. The captivating characters engulf the reader in their lives.” --John Virga
https://davidpierson.net/testimonials/john-virga/

“Clever dialogue and completely unpredictable . . . A great read.”


--Daniel Goodman

DAVID PIERSON
2018-10-01T08:06:48-07:00
“Clever dialogue and completely unpredictable . . . A great read.” --Daniel Goodman
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“You won’t put it down. . . And Lead Us Not keeps drawing you in deeper . . . Pierson is clever with great characters. . . leaves you with a surprise ending.”


--Lance

DAVID PIERSON
2018-10-30T05:42:03-07:00
“You won’t put it down. . . And Lead Us Not keeps drawing you in deeper . . . Pierson is clever with great characters. . . leaves you with a surprise ending.” --Lance
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“Loved, loved, loved And Lead Us Not. Great storyline that keeps you wanting more. Could not put it down. Will recommend to my book club as it would be a fun read and a great discussion book.”


--SuzieQ

DAVID PIERSON
2018-10-30T05:49:01-07:00
“Loved, loved, loved And Lead Us Not. Great storyline that keeps you wanting more. Could not put it down. Will recommend to my book club as it would be a fun read and a great discussion book.” --SuzieQ
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“It’s a fun read with great wit and humor that keeps you going.”


--Olide

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2018-10-01T08:09:56-07:00
“It’s a fun read with great wit and humor that keeps you going.” --Olide
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“Mr. Pierson keeps the story flowing with vivid detail and humor. The characters and narrative uncannily parallel today’s current events.”


--Reader Review

DAVID PIERSON
2018-10-01T08:10:10-07:00
“Mr. Pierson keeps the story flowing with vivid detail and humor. The characters and narrative uncannily parallel today’s current events.” --Reader Review
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