The American Experiment, David M. Rubenstein
The American Experiment, David M. Rubenstein
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The American Experiment
Dialogues on a Dream

Bestseller

Author: David M. Rubenstein

Narrator: David M. Rubenstein, Ken Burns, Madeleine Albright, Jon Meacham, Billie Jean King, Wynton Marsalis, Rita Moreno

Unabridged: 15 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/07/2021

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

An instant New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller

Bestselling author and cofounder of the Carlyle Group David M. Rubenstein explores the story of America as a grand experiment in democracy, culture, innovation, and ideas through captivating conversations with celebrated American icons.

Hailed as “the right book at the right time” by Tom Brokaw and “a stirring reminder” by Katie Couric, The American Experiment features inspiring and informative interviews with:
KEN BURNS HENRY LOUIS GATES JR JON MEACHAM WALTER ISAACSON DAVID McCULLOUGH WYNTON MARSALIS BILLIE JEAN KING RITA MORENO
The American Experiment reveals the setbacks, invention, ingenuity, and social movements that continue to shape our vision of what America is—and what it can be.

About David M. Rubenstein

David M. Rubenstein is the New York Times bestselling author of How to Invest, How to Lead, The American Experiment, The American Story, The Highest Calling, and Inside the Owner’s Box. He is Cofounder and Cochairman of The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest and most successful private investment firms. An original signer of The Giving Pledge and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Mr. Rubenstein is Chairman of the Boards of the Council on Foreign Relations, the National Gallery of Art, the Economic Club of Washington, and the University of Chicago. A Baltimore native, Rubenstein is the Chairman, CEO, and principal owner of Major League Baseball’s Baltimore Orioles. He is the host of The David Rubenstein Show on Bloomberg TV and PBS, and Bloomberg Wealth with David Rubenstein on Bloomberg TV.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Donald

An excellent compendium of important people on important topics about America and its history. It was good to read the actual words of the interviewed people, adding depth and meaning to the topics. The problem with books like this is the topic can be covered in only the most superficial way. It lea......more

Goodreads review by Mike

* Supposedly asked if we had a monarchy or republic while leaving Independence Hall, Ben Franklin replied, "A republic if you can keep it." * America's 13 key genes: Democracy, Voting, Equality, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, Rule of Law, Separation of Powers, Civilian Control of Military an......more

Goodreads review by Brian

I read most of the 27 interviews. My favorite: David McCullough on the Wright Brothers. I will sample the remainder in audio book, which I can freely obtain with scribd. I have done a little investigation for you all. I was not successful in finding the 27 interviews consolidated at Youtube, Bloombe......more

Goodreads review by skip thurnauer

In The American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream, David Rubenstein offers slices of the American dream cut across a variety of perspectives. Chapters include: Promise & Principle (Constitution and Declaration), Suffering & Sorrow (wars), Restoration & Repair (civil rights), Invention & Ingenuity (Am......more

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"This audiobook is proof positive that some texts work best as audiobooks."

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