num_pages: 176
description: A New York Times BestsellerA timely collection of speeches by David McCullough the most honored historian in the United Stateswinner of two Pulitzer Prizes two National Book Awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom among many othersthat reminds us of fundamental American principles.Over the course of his distinguished career David McCullough has spoken before Congress the White House colleges and universities historical societies and other esteemed institutions. Now at a time of self-reflection in America following a bitter election campaign that has left the country divided McCullough has collected some of his most important speeches in a brief volume designed to identify important principles and characteristics that are particularly American. The American Spirit reminds us of core American values to which we all subscribe regardless of which region we live in which political party we identify with or our ethnic background. This is a book about America for all Americans that reminds us who we are and helps to guide us as we find our way forward.
language: English
title: The American Spirit: Who We Are and What We Stand For
publisher: Simon & Schuster