From the bold, brilliant mind of best selling author William J. Bennett comes this thrilling account of the virtues and vices of our great country and the many brave men and women who have made it the powerful nation it is today

This engaging narrative by best-selling author Dr. William J. Bennett slices through the cobwebs of time, memory, and prevailing cynicism to reinvigorate America with an informed patriotism.

Responsibility. Courage. Compassion. Loyalty. Honesty. Friendship. Persistence. Hard Work. Self-Discipline. Faith. Everyone recognizes these traits as essentials of good character.

Today the American family is under siege as never before. From the dramatic rise in illegitimacy, divorce, cohabitation, and single parenthood...

In his trademark straightforward style, he offers his assessment of the failures of contemporary liberalism.

Many political commentators, as well as Republican insiders predict a bright political future for William Bennett, who already is on many "A lists" as a presidential candidate in 1996.

William J. Bennett is one of America’s most important, influential and respected voices on cultural, political, and education issues.

A distinguished list of readers, including Barbara Bush, Charlton Heston and Betty White, join William Bennett and his family in reading a fine selection of poems and stories whose morals teach laudable behavior.