The American Patriot’s Alamanac
DR. WILLIAM J. BENNETT AND JOHN T.E. CRIBB
365 REASONS TO LOVE AMERICA
(Washington) William J. Bennett and John T.E. Cribb have created a day-by-day source of insight, inspiration, and information about this extraordinary place called the United States of America. Together, Bennett and Cribb tell a year’s worth of stories about a great country that’s done great things.
The result is The American Patriot’s Almanac (Thomas Nelson, October 21, 2008). This beautifully crafted book is a compilation of events, symbols, and heroes that celebrate the remarkable history and character of the United States.
Easily readable and accessible to all ages, The American Patriot’s Almanac is divided into 365 entries, one for each day of the year. Each entry recalls a remarkable event that took place on that day in American history, providing a touch point for knowing what America is and what she represents.
Anyone who takes pride in this country, who sticks up for its ideals and who longs to make it a better place will consider The American Patriot’s Almanac a must-have addition to their book shelf. Here is America day by day. This is, in essence, a guide to understanding why we love this wonderful country so much.
• Military heroes such as Nathan Hale and the Navajo Code Talkers
• Medal of Honor winners such as recently honored Lt. Michael Murphy in Afghanistan
• Famous American women, including Abigail Adams, Mary Todd Lincoln, and more
• Patriotic symbols such as Uncle Sam and the Liberty Bell
• Civil Rights heroes such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Frederick Douglass
• Heroes of exploration like Zebulon Pike and Lewis & Clark
• Inventors like Alexander Graham Bell and the Wright brothers
• Famous speeches by our presidents and other historic leaders
• Sports icons such as Jesse Owens and Lou Gehrig
• Famous immigrants such as Bob Hope and Andrew Carnegie
• 50 All-American Movies
• Poems, founding documents, songs, and prayers
About The Authors
Best-selling author Dr. William J. Bennett is a master of the story that is the United States. He is a best-selling author, educator, Washington Fellow of the Claremont Institute, radio talk show host of “Morning in America,” political television commentator on CNN, and dynamic speaker. He has been named one of the most influential individuals in America.
John T.E. Cribb is a writer and president of the Palmetto Creative Group, a communications firm. His previous work includes co-authoring The Educated Child (with William J. Bennett and Chester E. Finn), co-editing The Human Odyssey, a 3-volume world history textbook, and developing on-line history courses.
DR. WILLIAM J. BENNETT IS AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW
Available: October 21, 2008
ISBN: 978-1-5955-5167-0
Printed Case Hardcover
Contact: Curt Harding
Senior Publicist
(615) 902-2246
charding@thomasnelson.com
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