The True Patriot - Hardcover

Liu, Eric; Hanauer, Nick

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1570615578 ISBN 13: 9781570615573

Publisher: Sasquatch Books, 2007

Synopsis

Over the course of a generation, patriotism in America has been hijacked by the right and abandoned by the left. But the principles and values of true patriotism; country above self, contribution above consumption, stewardship over exploitation, freedom with responsibility, purpose through sacrifice and service, pragmatism, a fair shot for all; are inherently progressive. The True Patriot, written in the pamphleteering style of Thomas Paine (Common Sense), challenges progressives to reclaim patriotism; and spells out just how to do it. This powerful and timely "little red book" combines a manifesto, a ten-principle plan, a model speech, and a moral code. Throughout, it weaves between the words of the authors and excerpts from foundational American texts and speeches, as well as a parade of iconic American images.

About this title

About the Author:

Eric Liu teaches at the University of Washington's Evans School of Public Affairs. Nick Hanauer cofounded the League of Education Voters in Washington State. Both live in Seattle.

Review:

Eric Liu’s Guiding Lights was picked as a Reader’s Digest Editor’s Pick in 2005, and was described as "inspiring." "The True Patriot makes a powerful argument that our heritage as a great nation is a progressive heritage, and it shows what each one of

About this edition

• Publisher: Sasquatch Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1570615578
• ISBN 13: 9781570615573
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 136