Hey Yang, Where's My Thousand Bucks?: And Other True Stories of Staggering Depth
From former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, a candid and humorous blueprint for finding optimism in troubling times

In this candid, often hilarious collection of true stories, political trailblazer Andrew Yang examines America’s breakdown through the lens of his unexpected journey from entrepreneur to presidential candidate. Part political memoir, part comedy, and part interior monologue, Hey Yang, Where’s My Thousand Bucks? captures the man’s unique ability to make complex ideas accessible and entertaining. 

“In a world of bitter division and endless outrage,” says Yang, “this book is my attempt to break through the noise—with humor, honesty, and heart . . . Think of it as an insider’s guide to smiling during crazy times.”

For anyone frustrated with traditional political narratives, curious about the human behind the headlines, or simply looking for a smart, laugh-out-loud exploration of trying to improve life in America, this book promises to enlighten, entertain, and inspire. It’s more than a memoir—it’s a blueprint for generating optimism in an extremely challenging era.

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Hey Yang, Where's My Thousand Bucks?: And Other True Stories of Staggering Depth
From former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, a candid and humorous blueprint for finding optimism in troubling times

In this candid, often hilarious collection of true stories, political trailblazer Andrew Yang examines America’s breakdown through the lens of his unexpected journey from entrepreneur to presidential candidate. Part political memoir, part comedy, and part interior monologue, Hey Yang, Where’s My Thousand Bucks? captures the man’s unique ability to make complex ideas accessible and entertaining. 

“In a world of bitter division and endless outrage,” says Yang, “this book is my attempt to break through the noise—with humor, honesty, and heart . . . Think of it as an insider’s guide to smiling during crazy times.”

For anyone frustrated with traditional political narratives, curious about the human behind the headlines, or simply looking for a smart, laugh-out-loud exploration of trying to improve life in America, this book promises to enlighten, entertain, and inspire. It’s more than a memoir—it’s a blueprint for generating optimism in an extremely challenging era.

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Hey Yang, Where's My Thousand Bucks?: And Other True Stories of Staggering Depth

Hey Yang, Where's My Thousand Bucks?: And Other True Stories of Staggering Depth

by Andrew Yang
Hey Yang, Where's My Thousand Bucks?: And Other True Stories of Staggering Depth

Hey Yang, Where's My Thousand Bucks?: And Other True Stories of Staggering Depth

by Andrew Yang

Overview

From former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, a candid and humorous blueprint for finding optimism in troubling times

In this candid, often hilarious collection of true stories, political trailblazer Andrew Yang examines America’s breakdown through the lens of his unexpected journey from entrepreneur to presidential candidate. Part political memoir, part comedy, and part interior monologue, Hey Yang, Where’s My Thousand Bucks? captures the man’s unique ability to make complex ideas accessible and entertaining. 

“In a world of bitter division and endless outrage,” says Yang, “this book is my attempt to break through the noise—with humor, honesty, and heart . . . Think of it as an insider’s guide to smiling during crazy times.”

For anyone frustrated with traditional political narratives, curious about the human behind the headlines, or simply looking for a smart, laugh-out-loud exploration of trying to improve life in America, this book promises to enlighten, entertain, and inspire. It’s more than a memoir—it’s a blueprint for generating optimism in an extremely challenging era.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781636142791
Publisher: Akashic Books, Ltd.
Publication date: 02/03/2026
Pages: 256
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

ANDREW YANG is an entrepreneur and the cofounder of the Forward Party, a new independent political movement dedicated to restoring the promise of American democracy. He was a Democratic presidential candidate in 2020 whose campaign outlasted over a dozen mainstream political officeholders and attracted support from hundreds of thousands of everyday Americans, dubbed “the Yang Gang.” His best-selling books The War on Normal People and Forward: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy helped introduce the idea of universal basic income and ranked choice voting into the mainstream. His most recent work was the novel The Last Election, cowritten with Stephen Marche. Named by President Obama as a Presidential Ambassador of Global Entrepreneurship, Yang is the founder of Humanity Forward, Venture for America, and Noble Mobile. He lives with his family in New York.
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