In Search of America

Abridged
Author: Peter Jennings , Todd Brewster
Narrator: Peter Jennings
Genres: History, United States
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Date: May 2003
Length: 6 hours
Ratings:
  • Book Rating: 3/5
Formats:
  • CD

Overview

Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster, bestselling authors of The Century, take us on a journey looking for connections between 21st century America and the ideas of the founding fathers, a project coinciding with a landmark primetime ABC-TV series.

Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster conceived of this fascinating book long before the events of September 11th. But watching America respond to one of the worst attacks in its history deepened the meaning of their project. Now, more than ever, Americans need to treasure their way of life, and to reacquaint themselves with the founding ideas that united and sustained this country in its struggle for independence two hundred and twenty-five years ago.

In Search of America explores the basic ideals that drive and define the American character. Exquisitely designed, lavishly illustrated with photographs, and peppered with fascinating sidebars, this superb blend of eyewitness reporting and history is a significant, timely achievement. In Search of America is a splendid and provocative journey, one that will assure each and every American that though the principles of our great nation may be shaken, molded, adapted, and assaulted, remarkably, they endure.

Author Details

Author Details

Jennings, Peter

"Peter Jennings is Anchor and Senior Editor of ABC News' World News Tonight. In more than thirty-five years as a broadcast journalist, he has covered many of the pivotal events of the century. "