Book
America the beautiful : rediscovering what made this nation great
Publication Information
Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan, c2012.
Physical Description
205 p. ; 24 cm.
Summary
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.
Contents
- 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?