A review by stamos94
The American Spirit: Who We Are and What We Stand for by David McCullough

4.0

As compelling if not occasionally dull read. The book is a compilation of speeches give by David McCullough to mostly college graduate ceremonies. The core idea has to do with what defines the American spirit which really comes down to formal and informal education and the will to serve. What I really liked about the book is the idealism behind it. That the American journey is not defined by one mistake or victory but by its people both good and bad. If I had to implement one idea from this book is that America is worth fighting for, particularly from the Trump nazis who seek to destroy everything the founding fathers, and patriots of the last 245 years, sought to create. The more perfect Union has yet to be realized and it’s the job of every generation to push it just a little bit further.