{"product_id":"the-pursuit-of-happiness-in-times-of-war-american-political-challenges-9780742525924","title":"The Pursuit of Happiness in Times of War American","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this important and compelling book, Carl Cannon follows 'the pursuit of happiness' through American history, demonstrating both how vibrantly enduring the idea has been for two hundred years and how essential it is to understanding who we are as a people. Here is a history lesson and a contemplation on what it means to be an American in the same book. -- Dayton Duncan, author of \u003ci\u003eOut West: A Journey through Lewis \u0026amp; Clark’s America\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this wonderful read, Carl Cannon has charted how U.S. presidents from George Washington to George Bush—and patriots from Frederick Douglass to John McCain—have used the galvanizing language of the Declaration of Independence to rally Americans to a cause larger than themselves. That cause—that truly noble cause—is the inexorable expansion of Thomas Jefferson's 'unalienable rights' to those who do not have them. The book has a strong narrative thread from start to finish, but each of Cannon's dozen chapters comprises an essay that would be worthy of the price of the book by itself. -- Joel Garreau, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Nine Nations of North America\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of our ablest President-watchers tackles an even bigger subject with grace and originality. -- Richard E. Neustadt, Harvard University\u003cbr\u003eCarl Cannon gives us an elegant tone poem to the purpose of the American idea. Through reflections on leaders historic and contemporary, Cannon delivers a patriotism far more engaging and profound than sticking an Old Glory pin on the lapel. He has captured something essential about the American spirit—at a time we need it most. -- Michael D. McCurry, former White House press secretary to President Bill Clinton\u003cbr\u003eA moving, personal restatement of America's ideals by one of the very finest of American journalists. -- David Frum, author of The Right Man: The Surprise Presidency of George W. Bush\u003cbr\u003eWords matter. Carl Cannon tells the story of how the words 'the pursuit of happiness,' have led generations of Americans to understand why they are willing to fight for their freedom. Cannon is a gifted writer, and this is a book you will find hard to put down. -- Michael Barone, senior writer, \u003ci\u003eU.S. News and World Report\u003ci\u003e and author of \u003ci\u003eOur Country: The Shaping of America from Roosevelt to Reagan\u003cbr\u003eAs a White House correspondent who covers his beat from a broad perspective, Carl Cannon is the perfect reporter to explore the ways in which our presidents have used the term 'pursuit of happiness.' Including in his discussion presidents from George Washington to George W. Bush, Cannon demonstrates how significant the concept has been to our presidents and how Chief Executives have used the term in ways mirroring their contemporary political values. -- Martha Joynt Kumar, Towson University\u003cbr\u003eI intend to keep this book close by as a reminder that pursuing happiness is not a guilty pleasure, but an act of defiance against tyranny. Against a nation thus armed, terrorists don't stand a chance. -- Kathleen Parker * Nationally Syndicated Columnist For The Orlando Sentinel\u0026lt; *\u003cbr\u003eCannon has filled Pursuit of Happiness with lots of tasty details that make the broader lessons about politics and presidents go down more easily. * Chicago Tribune *\u003cbr\u003eA highly readable and interesting volume. * The Washington Times *\u003cbr\u003eIn this sprawling meditation, Carl Cannon, a White House correspondent for National Journal, looks at how a large cast of notables have spoken of the pursuit of happiness during wartime. The results are sometimes surprising. * The Wilson Quarterly *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 I American Pie Chapter 3 II A Felicitous Choice of Words Chapter 4 III Everywhere in Chains Chapter 5 IV Unfinished Work Chapter 6 V \"Peace Now!\" Chapter 7 VI Happy Warriors Chapter 8 VII More Unfinished Work Chapter 9 VIII Pursuit of Knowledge Chapter 10 IX True Happiness Chapter 11 X Freedom Man Chapter 12 Epilogue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51037579215191,"sku":"9780742525924","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780742525924.jpg?v=1750936346","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-pursuit-of-happiness-in-times-of-war-american-political-challenges-9780742525924","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}