The Soul Of America: The Battle For Our Better Angels

"If the vitriol of today’s political rhetoric has you thinking the United States is at its lowest point, Jon Meacham is here to remind you that the nation has weathered ugly chapters before. He is not Pollyanna, but he thoughtfully walks us through Reconstruction, the anti-immigrant movement in World War I and the strength of the KKK, the McCarthy era and LBJ’s push for civil rights. These eras were chaotic – and challenged the core values of American democracy – but presidents found a path forward for the country with hope prevailing over fear."