In Search of America, Peter Jennings
In Search of America, Peter Jennings
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In Search of America

Author: Peter Jennings, Tod Brewster

Narrator: Peter Jennings

Abridged: 5 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/07/2014

Synopsis

Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster conceived IN SEARCH OF AMERICA long before the events of September 11th. But watching America respond to one of the worst attacks in its history deepened the meaning of this project. Now, more than ever, Americans need to treasure their way of life, and to reacquaint themselves with the founding ideas that united and sustained this country in its struggle for independence two hundred and twenty-five years ago. In Search of America explores the basic ideals that drive and define the American character. Exquisitely designed, lavishly illustrated with photographs, and peppered with fascinating sidebars, this superb blend of eyewitness reporting and history is a significant, timely achievement. In Search of America is a splendid and provocative journey, one that will assure each and every American that though the principles of our great nation may be shaken, molded, adapted, and assaulted, remarkably, they endure.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sarah on January 22, 2012

Like America itself, this book is completely schizo. It spends an entire chapter on the virtues of capitalism, celebrating our use of the brightest minds to sell potato chips to all the cultures of the world (instead of their traditional lintels and tofu), then in another section lamenting our poor......more

Goodreads review by Ann on July 05, 2020

In 1835, Alex de Tocqueville wrote his observations about his travels through the US. In 2002, more than 150 years later. Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster published "In Search of America," which examined many of the same issues as de Tocqueville's book -- topics like what taxation policies are most......more

Goodreads review by Trevor on December 28, 2024

More than a decade after being published, this book still presents relevant insight into an extremely multi-faceted American culture. Tackling immigration, business and labor relations, popular entertainment, religion, government and representation, and a plethora of other issues throughout the hist......more

Goodreads review by Pat on August 04, 2015

Pretty good book. Kind of a look at how and who we are in the age of terrorism.......more

Goodreads review by Sherrill on February 15, 2008

Want a better understanding of the ideals and principles on which the United States was founded? Read this book.......more

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