America the beautiful : rediscovering what made this nation great / Ben Carson, with Candy Carson.
Material type: TextPublication details: Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan, c2012.Description: 205 p. ; 24 cm. PaperbackISBN:- 9780310330714 (hardcover)
- 0310330718 (hardcover)
- 973 CAR
- E169.12 .C294 2012
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-205).
America's history of rebelling for change -- Who are "we the people"? -- Are we a Judeo-Christian nation or not? -- A different school of thought -- Capitalism: its pros and cons -- Socialism: whose pot of soup is it? -- What is a moral nation? -- Learning from our mistakes -- America's role in a world at war -- Is health care a right? -- A nation divided -- Liberty and justice for all -- What's good about America? -- What do we believe and in whom do we trust?
Tackling the issues at the forefront of the American mind--healthcare, education, capitalism, and more America the Beautiful is indispensable reading. From four-time bestselling author, internationally renowned neurosurgeon, and humanitarian Dr. Ben Carson, here is a sobering and inspiring manifesto of America's greatness, her failings, and the values and changes it will take to carry our country into a brilliant and prosperous future.
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