"A provocative, inspiring account of our neglected American ideals
and the people who are living them today--and restoring our
nation's dream
"Patriotism has become a loaded word: one that is wielded
against people with whom we might disagree, or whose cultural
origins don't match our own.
But our founding fathers--Washington, Jefferson, Adams, and
others--saw patriotism as a dynamic force: an act of service, in an
evolving nation that defined its purpose by offering all people a
better way of life.
In "Authentic Patriotism, "author and award-winning journalist
Stephen P. Kiernan explores the original ideals that have been lost
in our current climate, where war and economic turmoil have eroded
our sense of civic obligation. Kiernan describes "a nation adrift,"
out of touch with its origins--and then introduces a range of
inspiring people who have revived our national purpose by taking
action:
* The out-of-work college graduate who led an economic and
environmental renewal of her blighted home community.
* The retired executive who pioneered a revolutionary concept in
health care for people without insurance.
* The minister who created a legendary choir, with the goal of
uniting children of different races, genders, and classes in one
voice.
* The family who donated their daughter's heart, so that another
might live.
These and other "New Americans" are profiled in a book that
offers hope, ideas, examples, and practical resources for readers
who want to renew the American spirit.
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