William J. Bennett - Bibliography

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The Moral Compass: Stories for a Life's Journey

William J. Bennett

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The American Patriot's Almanac: Daily Readings on America

William J. Bennett; John Cribb

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America:the Last Best Hope: From the Age of Discovery to a World at War (Oasis Production), Library Edition

William J. Bennett

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America: The Last Best Hope

William J. Bennett

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Presidential Leadership: Rating The Best And The Worst In The White House

William J. Bennett; James Taranto; Leonard Leo

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Why We Fight: Moral Clarity and the War on Terrorism

William J. Bennett

The events of September 11, 2001, were an unforgettable tragedy, but they also revealed that the spirit of America is strong and undiminished. Not since the shocking attack on Pearl Harbor has the nation pulled together with such unity and purpose, resolving to endure whatever hardships may be necessary to win the war on terror. We were united in the defense of and belief in our country. It truly brought out the best in our national character.
But a small group of influential public intellectuals, writers, members of the media, and academics were not part of this unified response. They still preached the same self-doubt about America and her traditions that have steadily undermined our national confidence and resolve in recent decades. Within days of the attacks this debilitating mindset was in evidence, as influential figures rushed to point the finger at America and decry what they were sure would be our murderous and indiscriminate reaction. While most Americans remain confident of the justice and appropriateness of our military response in Afghanistan, these vocal critics have caused some to wonder whether we brought the attacks on ourselves because of our foreign policy, our popular culture, or our support for Israel.
As we enter the next phase of what will undoubtedly be a protracted and dangerous struggle--a war unlike any other in our history--it is more important than ever to respond to these doubts and objections and to preserve the patriotic ardor seen in the wake of September 11. In clear, compelling, straightforward language, William Bennett takes up and refutes the many myths and misconceptions about Americaýs character and role in world affairs that have become fashionable among our nationýs elites. The morning of September 12 dawned with a stunning moral clarity that has guided the actions of many Americans, both her leaders and her citizens. Bennett seeks to preserve that clarity in order to ensure that our national resolve does not falter in this difficult and necessary war.

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Other editions: Softcover - 2003

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The Broken Hearth: Reversing the Moral Collapse of the American Family

William J. Bennett

Today the American family is under siege as never before. From the dramatic rise in illegitimacy, divorce, cohabitation, and single parenthood to the call for recognition of gay marriages, the traditional nuclear family is being radically challenged and undermined, along with the moral and legal consensus that once supported it.

Many think it doesn’t matter whether we preserve the nuclear family. Some even argue that its dissolution is a good thing―a liberation from repressive patriarchal authority. William J. Bennett maintains that, to the contrary, the dissolution of the American family is the fundamental crisis of our time. Now, in a book as provocative and controversial as his bestselling The Death of Outrage, Bennett presents a timely and much-needed defense of the traditional family.

Combining fearless conviction with acute insight and respect for his adversaries, Bennett offers thorough, balanced, and enlightening discussions of single parenthood, cohabitation, gay marriage, and other trends that are undercutting the ideal of the nuclear family as the essential foundation of society. Arguing that our recent economic prosperity has masked the devastating effects of this unprecedented social experimentation, Bennett traces the effects of these trends and weighs their impact on the present and future health of our society.

Americans like to think they are free to reinvent every aspect of family life without social or personal consequences. Yet, far from being strictly a matter of private choice, the integrity of families is, Bennett shows, a strong and legitimate interest of society at large. And, he argues, the monogamous nuclear family is not a repressive patriarchal institution, but quite the opposite: a precious and hard-won historical achievement, one that safeguards the interests of men, women, and children as no other arrangement yet devised.

Rising above the jeremiads characteristic of so much contemporary public debate, The Broken Hearth provides a powerful affirmation of family life and the matchless benefits it bestows on individuals and society as a whole.

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Other editions: Softcover - 2003, Hardcover - 2001, Hardcover - 2001, 2001, 2001

Our Country's Founders: A Book of Advice for Young People Adapted from Our Sacred Honor

William J. Bennett

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El Libro De Los Heroes Para Ninos

William J. Bennett

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Virtues of Friendship and Loyalty

William J. Bennett

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The Educated Child: A Parent's Guide from Preschool Through Eighth Grade

William J. Bennett; Chester E. Finn; John T.E. Cribb

If you care about the education of a child, you need this book, Comprehensive and easy to use, it will inform, empower, and encourage you.Just as William J. Bennett's THE BOOK OF VIRTUES has helped millions of Americans teach young people about character, THE EDUCATED CHILD delivers what you need to take control. With coauthors Chester E. Finn, Jr., and John T.E. Cribb, Jr., former Secretary of Education Bennett provides the indispensable guide.Championing a clear "back-to-basics" curriculum that will resonate with parents and teachers tired of fads and jargon, THE EDUCATED CHILD supplies an educational road map from earliest childhood to the threshold of high school. It gives parents hundreds of practical suggestions for helping each child succeed while showing what to look for in good school and what to watch out for in a weak one.THE EDUCATED CHILD places you squarely at the center of your young one's academic career and takes a no-nonsense view of your responsibilities. It empowers you as mothers and fathers, enabling you to reclaim what has been appropriated by "experts" and the education establishment. It outlines question you will want to ask, then explains the answers or non answers you will be given. No longer will you feel powerless before the education "system." The tools and advice in this guide put the power where it belongs in the hands of those who know and love their children best.Using excerpts from E. D. Hirsch's Core Knowledge Sequence, THE EDUCATED CHILD sets forth, a state-of-the art curriculum from kindergarten through eighth grade that you can use to monitor what is and isn't being taught in your school. It outlines how you can help teachers ensure that your child masters the most important skills and knowledge. It takes on today's education controversies from phonics to school choice, from outcomes-based education to teaching values, from the education of gifted children to the needs of the disabled. Because much of a youngster's education takes place outside the school, THE EDUCATED CHILD also distills the essential information you need to prepare children for kindergarten and explains to the parents of older students how to deal with such challenges as television, drugs, and sex.If you seek high standards and solid, time tested content for the child you care so much about, if you want the unvarnished truth about what parents and schools must do, THE EDUCATED CHILD is the one book you need on your shelf.

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Other editions: Softcover - 2000, 1999

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The Index of Leading Cultural Indicators: American Society at the End of the 20th Century

William J. Bennett

THE INDEX OF LEADING CULTURAL INDICATORS brings hard, empirical evidence and analysis to the moral, social, and behavioral condition of American society from 1960 to the present. It's a vivid portrait in numbers and words of who we are as a nation on the brink of a new century.First published in 1994 and now completely updated and considerably expanded, it draws from a wide array of government sources and academic studies to offer comprehensive chapters on crime, the family, youth pathologies and behavior, education, popular culture, and religion, as well as new chapters on civic participation, international comparisons, and decade by decade comparisons. Each topic includes statistical breakdowns, tables and graphs, rankings of states, and a "Factual Overview" interpreting the data.

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Other editions: Softcover - 1999

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The Death of Outrage: Bill Clinton and the Assault on American Ideals

William J. Bennett

The national bestseller, completely updated, explores the nature and significance of the Clinton scandals--why they matter and what the public reaction to them means.

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Other editions: Hardcover - 1999, Hardcover - 1998

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Spirit of America: Words of Advice from the Founders in Stories, Letters, Poems, and Speeches

William J. Bennett

This inspiring and instructive collection of writings by the nation's founders, compiled by the author of "The Book of Virtues" and "The Moral Compass", celebrates our country's most cherished public and private virtues. Illustrations.

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Other editions: Softcover - 1997

Sacred Honor: The Moral Thought of America's Founders

William J. Bennett

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Public Catholicism: The Challenge of Living the Faith in a Secular American Culture

William J. Bennett; Michael Novak; Douglas W. Kmiec; Deal W. Hudson; Ralph Reed; Linda Chavez; Henry J. Hyde; Richard John Neuhaus; Christopher, H. Smith; John M. Haas

As Catholic Americans, we are called to transform the world. We must lend our unique perspective to the serious challenges our country faces. Leaders of the Catholic Faith point out the way in this book.

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Body Count

William J. Bennett

A clear and compelling diagnosis--and prescription--for the most alarming social problem in America today: the relentless rise in violent crime.

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Compassion: Zach Lends a Hand

William J. Bennett; Shelagh Canning

Zack's new neighbors are differnt and he doesn't want to get involved when their house burns down. The fable of Androcles and the lion makes him see how reaching out to others can reap tremendous rewards. Full color.

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The De-Valuing of America the Fight for Our Culture and Our Children: The Fight for Our Culture and Our Children

William J. Bennett

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The Index of Leading Cultural Indicators: Facts and Figures on the State of American Society

William J. Bennett

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Toward a Drug-Free Generation: A Nation¼s Responsibility

William J. Bennett; Laura F. Cavazos

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Our Children and Our Country: Improving America's Schools and Affirming the Common Culture

William J. Bennett

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Other editions: 1988

What You Need to Know about AIDS

William J. Bennett; Jo Ann Gasper; Gary Lee Bauer

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Curriculum for American Students: James Madison Elementary School

William J. Bennett

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First Lessons: A Report on Elementary Education in America

William J. Bennett

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