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Become America

Civic Sermons on Love, Responsibility, and Democracy

Author Eric Liu
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On sale May 14, 2019 | 10 Hours and 29 Minutes | 978-0-593-10414-9
What does it mean to be an engaged American in today's divided political landscape, and how do we restore hope in our country? In a collection of "civic sermons" delivered at gatherings around the nation, popular advocate for active citizenship Eric Liu takes on these thorny questions and provides inspiration and solace in a time of anger, fear, and dismay over the state of the Union.

Here are 19 stirring explorations of current and timeless topics about democracy, liberty, equal justice, and powerful citizenship. This book will energize you to get involved, in ways both large and small, to help rebuild a country that you're proud to call home. Become America will challenge you to rehumanize our politics and rekindle a spirit of love in civic life.
Eric Liu is the CEO of Citizen University and directs the Aspen Institute’s Citizenship & American Identity Program. He is author of several acclaimed books, including Become America andYou’re More Powerful Than You Think. An Ashoka Fellow and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, he served in the Clinton White House and was appointed by President Obama to the board of the Corporation for National and Community Service. View titles by Eric Liu

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What does it mean to be an engaged American in today's divided political landscape, and how do we restore hope in our country? In a collection of "civic sermons" delivered at gatherings around the nation, popular advocate for active citizenship Eric Liu takes on these thorny questions and provides inspiration and solace in a time of anger, fear, and dismay over the state of the Union.

Here are 19 stirring explorations of current and timeless topics about democracy, liberty, equal justice, and powerful citizenship. This book will energize you to get involved, in ways both large and small, to help rebuild a country that you're proud to call home. Become America will challenge you to rehumanize our politics and rekindle a spirit of love in civic life.

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Eric Liu is the CEO of Citizen University and directs the Aspen Institute’s Citizenship & American Identity Program. He is author of several acclaimed books, including Become America andYou’re More Powerful Than You Think. An Ashoka Fellow and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, he served in the Clinton White House and was appointed by President Obama to the board of the Corporation for National and Community Service. View titles by Eric Liu