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- Heart of the Nation : Volunteering and America's Civic Spirit
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- Business & Economics, History, Social Science, Political Science
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- Political Process / General, Public Policy / General, Development / General, Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare, United States / 21st Century, Volunteer Work
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Heart of the Nation traces America's volunteer tradition--the golden thread of American democracy--and how Presidents from Washington to Obama have called on citizens to serve neighbor and nation. From the bunker below the White House on 9/11 to villages in Africa, John Bridgeland shares his own experiences inside and outside of government to spark more Americans to volunteer to meet urgent needs. He compellingly argues that such service is fundamental to our own happiness and to what the Founding Fathers envisioned when they talked about the "pursuit of Happiness" in the Declaration of Independence. Bridgeland helps the reader discover their own volunteer service mission and issues a rallying cry to the nation to heal our partisan divisions by joining together across party lines to address our toughest challenges.
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
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1442220619
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9781442220614
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Heart of the Nation : Volunteering and America's Civic Spirit
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Hardcover
Language
English
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Political Process / General, Public Policy / General, Development / General, Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare, United States / 21st Century, Volunteer Work
Publication Year
2012
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Business & Economics, History, Social Science, Political Science
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184 Pages
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8.8 in
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0.7 in
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5.8 in
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As a gripping account of September 11, 2001, from inside the White House bunker and a powerful call to service for all Americans in the years to come, John Bridgelande(tm)s Heart of the Nation is a must-read for citizen activists, history buffs, and political junkies of every stripe. With wit and grace, he explains why the American people are so eager to give something back to their country, and outlines a compelling agenda to give a new generation of citizens the chance to do more. As one of the most successful social policy entrepreneurs in America and one of the most influential proponents of service in our time, John Bridgeland has shown us what a difference an individual can make e" and his book is a rallying cry for citizens across the political spectrum to find happiness through common national purpose., Ever since Benjamin Franklin, we Americans have been a nation that values civic engagement and service. John Bridgeland describes the noble bipartisan nature of that tradition, and he shows how we can and must keep that instinct alive., Americans have always helped neighbors in need and rallied together during times of national crisis. But as the country confronts ever-greater domestic and global challenges, what can be done to make Americae(tm)s unique volunteer spirit and can-do civic traditions soar to new heights? How can average citizens, community leaders, philanthropists, corporate executives, government officials and others be motivated more strongly than ever to work together to achieve the common good both at home and abroad? Nobody in America today is better qualified to provide intellectually rigorous yet action-oriented answers to these and related questions than John Bridgeland. Bridgeland is a civic leader for all seasons who has won the respect of the many top leaders in both political parties who, for over a decade now, have consistently sought and benefited from his wise counsel. From creating local nonprofit organizations focused on revitalizing inner cities to founding the first-ever White House program dedicated to mobilizing volunteers all across the nation, Bridgeland has gained powerful and practical insights about what motivates good people to do good, how to forge inter-sector partnerships that make a lasting and positive difference in peoplee(tm)s lives, and how to keep compassionate but cross-pressured political leaders in the fight to do what is right. Whether organizing leading researchers to develop better objective measures of civic health, or advising leading policymakers on how to solve specific problems like the high school dropout epidemic, Bridgeland has brought his front-line experiences to bear in ways that transcend polarized politics, bridge social divides, and get results. Now, in this meticulously researched and beautifully written book, Bridgeland shares what he has learned, from the streets of Cincinnati to the Oval Office, about what makes public-spirited citizens tick, and how government at all levels can do more to tap their energies and make real civic progress. Like its author, this critically important and fun-to-read book is brilliant, warm-hearted, and sincerely public spirited e" a real national treasure., As a gripping account of September 11, 2001, from inside the White House bunker and a powerful call to service for all Americans in the years to come, John Bridgeland's Heart of the Nation is a must-read for citizen activists, history buffs, and political junkies of every stripe. With wit and grace, he explains why the American people are so eager to give something back to their country, and outlines a compelling agenda to give a new generation of citizens the chance to do more. As one of the most successful social policy entrepreneurs in America and one of the most influential proponents of service in our time, John Bridgeland has shown us what a difference an individual can make - and his book is a rallying cry for citizens across the political spectrum to find happiness through common national purpose., Ever since Benjamin Franklin, we Americans have been a nation that values civic engagement and service. John Bridgeland describes the noble bipartisan nature of that tradition, and he shows how we can and must keep that instinct alive., Americans have always helped neighbors in need and rallied together during times of national crisis. But as the country confronts ever-greater domestic and global challenges, what can be done to make America's unique volunteer spirit and can-do civic traditions soar to new heights? How can average citizens, community leaders, philanthropists, corporate executives, government officials and others be motivated more strongly than ever to work together to achieve the common good both at home and abroad? Nobody in America today is better qualified to provide intellectually rigorous yet action-oriented answers to these and related questions than John Bridgeland. Bridgeland is a civic leader for all seasons who has won the respect of the many top leaders in both political parties who, for over a decade now, have consistently sought and benefited from his wise counsel. From creating local nonprofit organizations focused on revitalizing inner cities to founding the first-ever White House program dedicated to mobilizing volunteers all across the nation, Bridgeland has gained powerful and practical insights about what motivates good people to do good, how to forge inter-sector partnerships that make a lasting and positive difference in people's lives, and how to keep compassionate but cross-pressured political leaders in the fight to do what is right. Whether organizing leading researchers to develop better objective measures of civic health, or advising leading policymakers on how to solve specific problems like the high school dropout epidemic, Bridgeland has brought his front-line experiences to bear in ways that transcend polarized politics, bridge social divides, and get results. Now, in this meticulously researched and beautifully written book, Bridgeland shares what he has learned, from the streets of Cincinnati to the Oval Office, about what makes public-spirited citizens tick, and how government at all levels can do more to tap their energies and make real civic progress. Like its author, this critically important and fun-to-read book is brilliant, warm-hearted, and sincerely public spirited - a real national treasure., Heart of the Nation is an exciting and authentic account of a Presidential initiative to foster our civic spirit after 9-11 from a top official inside the White House. I know, because I was with its author nearly every step of the way. When the history of compassionate conservatism gets written, the efforts after 9-11 to foster a culture of service will be a vitally important chapter. As he did during his White House service in creating the USA Freedom Corps, Bridgeland connects national and community service to one of America's oldest and most important traditions our desire to volunteer in local communities to help one another, and in that process, discover the means to our own happiness. The Founders thought citizen engagement was a bedrock of American democracy and Bridgeland makes a compelling case for the re-ignition of the little platoons of civil society that can strengthen our communities and country. Read this book, absorb its lessons and your life will be enriched., Heart of the Nation is an exciting and authentic account of a Presidential initiative to foster our civic spirit after 9-11 from a top official inside the White House. I know, because I was with its author nearly every step of the way. When the history of compassionate conservatism gets written, the efforts after 9-11 to foster a culture of service will be a vitally important chapter. As he did during his White House service in creating the USA Freedom Corps, Bridgeland connects national and community service to one of America's oldest and most important traditions - our desire to volunteer in local communities to help one another, and in that process, discover the means to our own happiness. The Founders thought citizen engagement was a bedrock of American democracy - and Bridgeland makes a compelling case for the re-ignition of the little platoons of civil society that can strengthen our communities and country. Read this book, absorb its lessons and your life will be enriched., This lively story of John Bridgelande(tm)s life inside and outside the George W. Bush White House, shaping the Presidente(tm)s call upon all Americans to volunteer for citizen service in response to the attack on 9-11-2001, is well worth reading. Ite(tm)s a powerful tale of a promising part of our history that connects the first President Bushe(tm)s Thousand Points-of-Light initiative and President Clintone(tm)s AmeriCorps with the second President Bushe(tm)s USA Freedom Corps that Bridgeland led, with the quantum leap in volunteering and national service authorized in the bipartisan Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act of the first 100 days of the Obama Presidency. Bridgeland challenges readers to rediscover the idea of Public Happiness e" the happiness that comes from participating actively in our self-government e" which John Adams and Thomas Jefferson agreed they meant, above all, when they put Pursuit of Happiness, in capital letters, in the Declaration of Independence. Bridgeland brings that concept to life., Americans have always helped neighbors in need and rallied together during times of national crisis. But as the country confronts ever-greater domestic and global challenges, what can be done to make America's unique volunteer spirit and can-do civic traditions soar to new heights? How can average citizens, community leaders, philanthropists, corporate executives, government officials and others be motivated more strongly than ever to work together to achieve the common good both at home and abroad? Nobody in America today is better qualified to provide intellectually rigorous yet action-oriented answers to these and related questions than John Bridgeland. Bridgeland is a civic leader for all seasons who has won the respect of the many top leaders in both political parties who, for over a decade now, have consistently sought and benefited from his wise counsel. From creating local nonprofit organizations focused on revitalizing inner cities to founding the first-ever White House program dedicated to mobilizing volunteers all across the nation, Bridgeland has gained powerful and practical insights about what motivates good people to do good, how to forge inter-sector partnerships that make a lasting and positive difference in people's lives, and how to keep compassionate but cross-pressured political leaders in the fight to do what is right. Whether organizing leading researchers to develop better objective measures of civic health, or advising leading policymakers on how to solve specific problems like the high school dropout epidemic, Bridgeland has brought his front-line experiences to bear in ways that transcend polarized politics, bridge social divides, and get results. Now, in this meticulously researched and beautifully written book, Bridgeland shares what he has learned, from the streets of Cincinnati to the Oval Office, about what makes public-spirited citizens tick, and how government at all levels can do more to tap their energies and make real civic progress. Like its author, this critically important and fun-to-read book is brilliant, warm-hearted, and sincerely public spirited a real national treasure., Heart of the Nation is an exciting and authentic account of a Presidential initiative to foster our civic spirit after 9-11 from a top official inside the White House. I know, because I was with its author nearly every step of the way. When the history of compassionate conservatism gets written, the efforts after 9-11 to foster a culture of service will be a vitally important chapter. As he did during his White House service in creating the USA Freedom Corps, Bridgeland connects national and community service to one of America's oldest and most important traditions our desire to volunteer in local communities to help one another, and in that process, discover the means to our own happiness. The Founders thought citizen engagement was a bedrock of American democracy and Bridgeland makes a compelling case for the re-ignition of the little platoons of civil society that can strengthen our communities and country. Read this book, absorb its lessons and your life will be enriched., This lively story of John Bridgeland's life inside and outside the George W. Bush White House, shaping the President's call upon all Americans to volunteer for citizen service in response to the attack on 9-11-2001, is well worth reading. It's a powerful tale of a promising part of our history that connects the first President Bush's Thousand Points-of-Light initiative and President Clinton's AmeriCorps with the second President Bush's USA Freedom Corps that Bridgeland led, with the quantum leap in volunteering and national service authorized in the bipartisan Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act of the first 100 days of the Obama Presidency. Bridgeland challenges readers to rediscover the idea of Public Happiness - the happiness that comes from participating actively in our self-government - which John Adams and Thomas Jefferson agreed they meant, above all, when they put Pursuit of Happiness, in capital letters, in the Declaration of Independence. Bridgeland brings that concept to life., This lively story of John Bridgeland's life inside and outside the George W. Bush White House, shaping the President's call upon all Americans to volunteer for citizen service in response to the attack on 9-11-2001, is well worth reading. It's a powerful tale of a promising part of our history that connects the first President Bush's Thousand Points-of-Light initiative and President Clinton's AmeriCorps with the second President Bush's USA Freedom Corps that Bridgeland led, with the quantum leap in volunteering and national service authorized in the bipartisan Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act of the first 100 days of the Obama Presidency. Bridgeland challenges readers to rediscover the idea of Public Happiness the happiness that comes from participating actively in our self-government which John Adams and Thomas Jefferson agreed they meant, above all, when they put Pursuit of Happiness, in capital letters, in the Declaration of Independence. Bridgeland brings that concept to life., Heart of the Nation is an exciting and authentic account of a Presidential initiative to foster our civic spirit after 9-11 from a top official inside the White House. I know, because I was with its author nearly every step of the way. When the history of compassionate conservatism gets written, the efforts after 9-11 to foster a culture of service will be a vitally important chapter. As he did during his White House service in creating the USA Freedom Corps, Bridgeland connects national and community service to one of Americae(tm)s oldest and most important traditions e" our desire to volunteer in local communities to help one another, and in that process, discover the means to our own happiness. The Founders thought citizen engagement was a bedrock of American democracy e" and Bridgeland makes a compelling case for the re-ignition of the little platoons of civil society that can strengthen our communities and country. Read this book, absorb its lessons and your life will be enriched., As a gripping account of September 11, 2001, from inside the White House bunker and a powerful call to service for all Americans in the years to come, John Bridgeland's Heart of the Nation is a must-read for citizen activists, history buffs, and political junkies of every stripe. With wit and grace, he explains why the American people are so eager to give something back to their country, and outlines a compelling agenda to give a new generation of citizens the chance to do more. As one of the most successful social policy entrepreneurs in America and one of the most influential proponents of service in our time, John Bridgeland has shown us what a difference an individual can make - and his book is a rallying cry for citizens across the political spectrum to find happiness through common national purpose., As a gripping account of September 11, 2001, from inside the White House bunker and a powerful call to service for all Americans in the years to come, John Bridgeland's Heart of the Nation is a must-read for citizen activists, history buffs, and political junkies of every stripe. With wit and grace, he explains why the American people are so eager to give something back to their country, and outlines a compelling agenda to give a new generation of citizens the chance to do more. As one of the most successful social policy entrepreneurs in America and one of the most influential proponents of service in our time, John Bridgeland has shown us what a difference an individual can make and his book is a rallying cry for citizens across the political spectrum to find happiness through common national purpose., As a gripping account of September 11, 2001, from inside the White House bunker and a powerful call to service for all Americans in the years to come, John Bridgeland's Heart of the Nation is a must-read for citizen activists, history buffs, and political junkies of every stripe. With wit and grace, he explains why the American people are so eager to give something back to their country, and outlines a compelling agenda to give a new generation of citizens the chance to do more. As one of the most successful social policy entrepreneurs in America and one of the most influential proponents of service in our time, John Bridgeland has shown us what a difference an individual can make and his book is a rallying cry for citizens across the political spectrum to find happiness through common national purpose., John Bridgeland is a national civic asset and a model public servant. A talented senior official in the Bush White House, after 9-11 he reached across lines of party and ideology with the aim of transforming national tragedy into a new culture of service and citizenship. This book records his tireless and creative struggle, overcoming political cynicism and bureaucratic foot-dragging, to foster a new "Greatest Generation." He shows why that effort is important to personal happiness and to national renewal, and provides insightful suggestions for the way forward., John Bridgeland is a national civic asset and a model public servant. A talented senior official in the Bush White House, after 9-11 he reached across lines of party and ideology with the aim of transforming national tragedy into a new culture of service and citizenship. This book records his tireless and creative struggle, overcoming political cynicism and bureaucratic foot-dragging, to foster a new "Greatest Generation." He shows why that effort is important to personal happiness and to national renewal, and provides insightful suggestions for the way forward., Heart of the Nation is an exciting and authentic account of a Presidential initiative to foster our civic spirit after 9-11 from a top official inside the White House. I know, because I was with its author nearly every step of the way. When the history of compassionate conservatism gets written, the efforts after 9-11 to foster a culture of service will be a vitally important chapter. As he did during his White House service in creating the USA Freedom Corps, Bridgeland connects national and community service to one of America's oldest and most important traditions - our desire to volunteer in local communities to help one another, and in that process, discover the means to our own happiness. The Founders thought citizen engagement was a bedrock of American democracy - and Bridgeland makes a compelling case for the re-ignition of the little platoons of civil society that can strengthen our communities and country. Read this book, absorb its lessons and your life will be enriched.
Table of Content
Introduction Chapter 1 9-11 Chapter 2 Creation of USA Freedom Corps Chapter 3 Philosophy and Science of Happiness Chapter 4 "Uncle Sam Wants You" Chapter 5 Conscience and Culture Chapter 6 Finding Your Calling Chapter 7 A Call to National Unity Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography Index About the Author
Copyright Date
2013
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2012-034881
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302/.14
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23
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