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greg_m's review
5.0
"The role of dissent is to force all of us to question our dogmas and biases. it is to stretch the spectrum of discourse."
"[W]e have more people talking about the news and less original reporting."
"[Concerning empathy:] 'We do not feel sorry for them. We understand how they feel'"
The quotes above reveal some of the most meaningful phrases that Dan Rather gives concerning his views on a healthy American community. I really appreciated what Rather has to say about books, libraries, public education, and the virtue of being "steady." It is from these chapters I have taken the most.
How true it is to realize that the best way to further an education is through the books one reads; how wonderful it is to discover that the great institution of the public library was born from the philantrhopic efforts of people like Carnegie and Jefferson.
Rather leaves me replete with questions about how to improve our education system. Why does Norway do so well, when Singapore does just as well with diametrically opposed methods? Which would work best for the U.S.? Do we need something in-between or something else entirely?
I like the concept of preservation through steadiness. This is something I will have to learn to incorporate into my own response to life's challenges.
The political slant is there, but not overwhelming. Rather doesn't disparage anyone by name, but the makes it clear who he is talking about (Trump). He does have some things to say about both sides of the aisle, and genreally calls for more bipartisan solutions to the issues he puts on the table.
"[W]e have more people talking about the news and less original reporting."
"[Concerning empathy:] 'We do not feel sorry for them. We understand how they feel'"
The quotes above reveal some of the most meaningful phrases that Dan Rather gives concerning his views on a healthy American community. I really appreciated what Rather has to say about books, libraries, public education, and the virtue of being "steady." It is from these chapters I have taken the most.
How true it is to realize that the best way to further an education is through the books one reads; how wonderful it is to discover that the great institution of the public library was born from the philantrhopic efforts of people like Carnegie and Jefferson.
Rather leaves me replete with questions about how to improve our education system. Why does Norway do so well, when Singapore does just as well with diametrically opposed methods? Which would work best for the U.S.? Do we need something in-between or something else entirely?
I like the concept of preservation through steadiness. This is something I will have to learn to incorporate into my own response to life's challenges.
The political slant is there, but not overwhelming. Rather doesn't disparage anyone by name, but the makes it clear who he is talking about (Trump). He does have some things to say about both sides of the aisle, and genreally calls for more bipartisan solutions to the issues he puts on the table.
katdfleming's review
5.0
Incredible book of essays. I’m recommending this book to all my friends and family. It’s uplifting without sugarcoating. Made me dust off my pants and get back to work.
julieverive's review
5.0
Lovely. Hopefully and thought-provoking. It's hard not to get misty listening to a compelling argument for American greatness and American potential for recovering from awfulness. Definitely needed this today.
rmarcin's review
4.0
This is a wonderful collection of 15 essays on what it means to be an American, what unites us, and things to consider. Sadly, I don’t think the people who need to read this will do so.
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bmpicc's review against another edition
5.0
I loved these essays. A little American history, a pinch of memoir and a lot of empathy (all read by Dan Rather himself) equaled a very comforting audiobook. His dad's advice that came up several times was my favorite... "Steady."
"We need to continue to teach our children how to read, not just to sound out words, but also to read deeply and thoroughly."
"We need to continue to teach our children how to read, not just to sound out words, but also to read deeply and thoroughly."