Patriotic Grace
What It Is and Why We Need It Now
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
In this long season of searing political attacks and angry partisan passions, Peggy Noonan's Wall Street Journal column has been must reading for thoughtful liberals and conservatives alike.
Now she issues an urgent, heartfelt call for all Americans to see each other anew, realize what time it is, and come together to support the next President—whoever he is. Because it is not the threats and challenges we face, but how we face them that defines us as a nation.
The terrible events of 9/11 brought us together in a way not seen since World War II. But the stresses and divisions of the Bush years have driven us apart to a point that is unhealthy and destructive.
Today, Noonan argues, the national mood is for a change in our politics and it is well past time for politicians to catch up. Americans are tired of the old partisan divisions and the campaign tricks that seek to widen and exploit them. We long for leaders who can summon us to greatness and unity, as they did in the long struggles against fascism and communism.
In this timely little book, written in the pamphleteering tradition of Tom Paine's Common Sense, Noonan reminds us that we must face our common challenges together—not by rising above partisanship, but by reaffirming what it means to be American.
Customer Reviews
Patriotic Grace captures the essence of needed direction
I bought this little gem of a book because I have been faithfully following Peggy Noonan's WSJ "reflections" for the last few years. She is the only writer in recent times that captures current issues with a cogent, forthright approach, getting to the heart of the matter in just a few words. She is fair and renders praise when it is due but I also think "tough" as nails". I would recommend this book to every American and especially those in a leadership position- particularly those in government. If the words in this book don't jump out and grab you then I Do feel sorry for you. If I could sit down and have a cup of coffee with anyone in the world it would be Peggy Noonan. she confirms what I have long felt about the state and direction of our country and I am so glad she has captured my concerns in a wonderful book.
Jack holcomb