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Heroic Conservatism

Why Republicans Need to Embrace America's Ideals (and Why They Deserve to Fail If They Don't)

By: Michael J Gerson

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Paperback | 9 September 2008

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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.

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"For anyone interested in politics--this book is a must-read." -- William Kristol, Editor, The Weekly Standard

"This brilliant, entertaining, and honest book repairs conservatism's moral compass..." -- John J. DiIulio, Jr., professor, University of Pennsylvania, and First Director, White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives

"...thoughtful and provocative...you will be well-served to sit down and read this important book." -- Senator Joseph I. Lieberman (ID-CT)

"Gerson has been hailed as the finest presidential speechwriter in fifty years and this book shows why." -- Michael Cromartie, Vice President, Ethics and Public Policy Center

"One of the brightest thinkers in America gives us a compelling conservative manifesto..." -- Chuck Colson, Founder, Prison Fellowship

"A well written and engaging memoir." -- Weekly Standard

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Acknowledgments	p. ix
Heroic Conservatism	p. 1
Remaking Republicanism	p. 27
9/11, Good and Evil	p. 67
Faith and Politics	p. 95
War, Conscience, and Iraq	p. 121
Can Government Do Good?	p. 151
Has Iraq Killed Idealism?	p. 181
Democracy, Darfur, and Disease	p. 221
The Eternal Realities	p. 259
Index	p. 293
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Heroic Conservatism

Why Republicans Need to Embrace America's Ideals (and Why They Deserve to Fail If They Don't)

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