This was a great thrill for me personally. Why? Because Michael Gerson wrote some of the most amazing presidential speeches of all time, at a time when the nation really needed it. He was George W. Bush’s chief speech writer, and in the days following the September 11 atrocity, his words helped calm the nation and get back on her feet. I still, nine years later, remember Bush’s speech at the National Cathedral, and of course, a few days later, to the joint session of Congress. I really believe those speeches helped the country recover from the trauma of that Tuesday morning. I had to start by thanking him for his contribution to our recovery.
As for the book, the subject of religion and politics is typically one I shy away from. I’ve never been a fan of the Christian right’s politics. I’m much more positively inclined towards talk and displays of faith in the public square, than I am of religion. City of Man examines America’s long struggle with the topic of religion, faith and politics, and provides a more effective path forward, one that is more inclusive, less divisive and potentially, more effective politically. I highly recommend the book.
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