The Words We Live By, Linda R. Monk
The Words We Live By, Linda R. Monk
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The Words We Live By
Your Annotated Guide to the Constitution

Author: Linda R. Monk

Narrator: Marianne Fraulo

Unabridged: 12 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Legacy Lit

Published: 08/11/2015

Synopsis

The Words We Live By takes an entertaining and informative look at America's most important historical document, now with discussions on new rulings on hot button issues such as immigration, gay marriage, gun control, and affirmative action.

In The Words We Live By, Linda Monk probes the idea that the Constitution may seem to offer cut-and-dried answers to questions regarding personal rights, but the interpretations of this hallowed document are nearly infinite. For example, in the debate over gun control, does "the right of the people to bear arms" as stated in the Second Amendment pertain to individual citizens or regulated militias? What do scholars say? Should the Internet be regulated and censored, or does this impinge on the freedom of speech as defined in the First Amendment? These and other issues vary depending on the interpretation of the Constitution.

Through entertaining and informative annotations, The Words We Live By offers a new way of looking at the Constitution. Its pages reflect a critical, respectful and appreciative look at one of history's greatest documents. The Words We Live By is filled with a rich and engaging historical perspective along with enough surprises and fascinating facts and illustrations to prove that your Constitution is a living -- and entertaining -- document.

Updated now for the first time, The Words We Live By continues to take an entertaining and informative look at America's most important historical document, now with discussions on new rulings on hot button issues such as immigration, gay marriage, and affirmative action.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Hannah on November 28, 2018

This book was great. It's a very in-depth look at the constitution and yet it's not boring. The book goes through the constitution paragraph by paragraph with stories about where the founding fathers and then the new congress came up with the ideas and the amendments. I really liked the anecdotes abo......more

Goodreads review by A on October 31, 2024

The book talks about the Constitution, but in great detail and in a way that people who do not study the Constitution can understand. I had a great time reading this book. It taught me so much about the Constitution ,and it has given me a better perspective on why our government works the way it doe......more

Goodreads review by Brent on July 18, 2009

How many of us can say we've read every word of the Constitution? Before reading "The Words We Live By", I couldn't. Thanks to Linda Monk, I've read every word, and I've gained insight into the history behind the Constitution's construction, the rationale behind its 27 amendments, and the way the var......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on September 04, 2007

Many of BYU's freshman have read this book this summer (or at least they are supposed to have! I'll see if that's the case tomorrow). All of us Honors teachers (and others as well, probably) have been assigned to incorporate this book into our classes somehow. It's basically one of those books that......more

Goodreads review by James on March 04, 2008

Excellent job by the author, Linda R. Monk; she has written a clear and useful explanation of the U.S. Constitution, clause by clause, and actually made it flow nicely as an interesting read as well as being a useful reference. My quibble is that she skimmed over some controversies that I wish she'd......more

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