Deepening the American Dream Reflections on the Inner Life And Spirit of Democracy

What Is the Spiritual Meaning of Being American "Reading through the essays collected in this book is afeast for the citizen as well as a feast for the soul." --From the Foreword by ROBERT N. BELLAH "This important book brings together some of the most creativethinkers in the nation to look beyond the troublesome reality of ourtime and to imagine a bold new way of thinking and living. It challenges us to cross the boundaries that keep us apart, and points, inspiringly, to a future that unites us with all human beings. As editor, Mark Nepo conveys thepoetry, grace, and wisdom of his earlier work." --HOWARD ZINN, author, A People's History of the United States, and coauthor (with Anthony Arnove), Voices of a People's History of the United States Deepening the American Dream offers a stellar collection of original essays from distinguished writers and thinkers who reflect on the American dream of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness: What is it? Whose is it? How does it relate to the res of the world and to those dreaming other dreams? The contributors include David M. Abshire Robert N. Bellah Carolyn T. Brown Charles Gibbs Theodore M. Hesburgh Robert Inchausti Gerald G. May Jacob Needleman Mark Nepo Elaine H. Pagels Parker J. PalmerNepo, Mark is the author of 'Deepening the American Dream Reflections on the Inner Life And Spirit of Democracy', published 2005 under ISBN 9780787977375 and ISBN 0787977373.