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Heroic Conservatism: Why Republicans Need to Embrace America's Ideals and Why They Deserve to Fail If They Don't - Softcover
Synopsis
An influential White House speechwriter draws on his experiences at the highest levels of government to argue that America needs an interpretation of conservatism that prioritizes compassion and social strategy, calling for such programs as international AIDS funding, anti-poverty initiatives, and a government based on moral values. (Political Science)
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Review
"A well written and engaging memoir." -- Weekly Standard
."..thoughtful and provocative...you will be well-served to sit down and read this important book."--Senator Joseph I. Lieberman (ID-CT)
"Gerson has been hailed as the finest presidential speechwriter in fifty years and this book shows why."--Michael Cromartie, Vice President, Ethics and Public Policy Center
"One of the brightest thinkers in America gives us a compelling conservative manifesto..."--Chuck Colson, Founder, Prison Fellowship
"For anyone interested in politics--this book is a must-read."--William Kristol, Editor, The Weekly Standard
"This brilliant, entertaining, and honest book repairs conservatism's moral compass..."--John J. DiIulio, Jr., professor, University of Pennsylvania, and First Director, White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
"A well written and engaging memoir."--Weekly Standard
For anyone interested in politics--this book is a must-read. --William Kristol, Editor, The Weekly Standard"
This brilliant, entertaining, and honest book repairs conservatism s moral compass... --John J. DiIulio, Jr., professor, University of Pennsylvania, and First Director, White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives"
...thoughtful and provocative...you will be well-served to sit down and read this important book. --Senator Joseph I. Lieberman (ID-CT)"
From the Back Cover
Michael Gerson, who penned most of George W. Bush's inspiring speeches, is considered by many Democrats and Republicans to be the most influential White House speechwriter since the Kennedy administration's Ted Sorenson. Known around the administration as the 'moral compass,' Gerson was more than a speechwriter, he was also a trusted insider helping to make policy decisions. In HEROIC CONSERVATISM, he uses his own experiences in the upper tier of the Bush White House to make his point that America needs a conservatism that is heroic in its aspirations -- this includes such 'compassionate conservative' social strategies such as continued international AIDS funding, anti-poverty initiatives, and a government leadership rooted in moral values. Written in Gerson's own accessible voice and with his unique ability to frame complex issues in a way that both challenges and inspires, HEROIC CONSERVATISM is a new manifesto for the Republican party and a fascinating memoir of a history-shaping Presidency. THIS IS A COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS BOOK.
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