Ascension: A Novel of Politics"Written with a winning combination of personal experience and clever writing skills, Douglas Brown's debut novel is rich with insight into the inner workings of local politics and university life." Andrea D. Bergeron Fmr. Capitol Hill Intern "Louisiana Politics Brown nails it " Carolyn B. Spiller State Central Committee Member Louisiana Democratic Party Ascension is a political coming of age story that captures the energy and fun of a down to the