Heroic Conservatism, Michael J. Gerson
Heroic Conservatism, Michael J. Gerson
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Heroic Conservatism
Why Republicans Need to Embrace America's Ideals (And Why They Deserve to Fail If They Don't)

Author: Michael J. Gerson

Narrator: Alan Nebelthau

Unabridged: 11 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperOne

Published: 11/13/2007


Synopsis

Michael Gerson, who worked with George W. Bush on his most inspiring speeches, is considered by many Democrats and Republicans to be the most influential White House speechwriter since the Kennedy administration. He was also more than a speechwriter, he was a trusted insider who helped shape policy.In Heroic Conservatism Gerson uses his own experiences in the upper tier of the Bush White House to show why America needs a conservatism that is heroic in its aspirations—including ""compassionate conservative"" proposals to confront global AIDS, combat poverty in America, and promote human rights and dignity abroad—initiatives that Gerson fought for during his time in government.Gerson has a unique ability to frame complex issues in a way that both challenges and inspires, and in Heroic Conservatism he delivers a new manifesto for the Republican Party and a fascinating memoir of a history-shaping Presidency.

About Michael J. Gerson

Michael J. Gerson, former Bush White House speechwriter, is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, a regular contributor for Newsweek, and a syndicated columnist for the Washington Post. In addition to his distinguished career as a speechwriter for President George W.Bush, presidential candidate Senator Bob Dole, and Senator Dan Coats, Gerson is also former senior editor for U.S. News and World Report.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Joseph on November 14, 2021

Very interesting to follow someone from the inside of the Bush government. I am not a conservative myself so I thought I must read someone who I might be sympathetic with in other ways and it was very enlightening. I remember being incredibly upset with Bush, even though I am not American, and how h......more

Goodreads review by Richard on May 27, 2019

An enlightening assessment, candid even if odic at times. He opens a window on the tip of the tip of the iceberg of governing in a national and global context. Although published in 2007, his final chapter is prescient of politcal realites a decade later.......more

Goodreads review by Christian on December 30, 2007

Outstanding. Honest and inspirational, in a way that drives politically active people nuts. Gerson's argument is primarily moral, which doesn't go down easy in an area defined as "the art of compromise." But I find it difficult to argue with Gerson. I've read other critiques of his work, and those c......more

Goodreads review by Thomas on December 16, 2010

I became aware of Gerson in the 90s and had great hopes when he became speechwriter for President G.W.Bush. However, my increasing leanings toward libertarianism and anti-war politics caused me to reassess my appreciation of Gerson and Bush 43. This book did not change that reassessment totally, but......more

Goodreads review by David on November 28, 2012

Not only a good read, but an important book. Gerson calls for a humane American vision--one based upon our highest ideals. He is concerned for the dignity of women, the weak, and those that society's elites at both extremes would like to ignore. He explains much of what George Bush accomplished and t......more