Isbn: 9780786867936 - profiles in courage for our time (75 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. In the spirit of John F. Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize-winning Profiles in Courage, 13 essays honoring modern-day political heroes, penned by a collection of stellar authors Nearly half a century after then-Senator John F. Kennedy was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Profiles in Courage, his masterful portrait of American heroes, the words "politician" and "courage" are rarely uttered in the same breath. But, as this celebration of modern political bravery amply demonstrates, there are countless examples of heroism among today's elected officials. Profiles in Courage for Our Time pays tribute to 13 such heroes, each a recipient of the prestigious Profile in Courage award. The essays' authors are as noteworthy as their subjects: Anna Quindlen writes about Governor James Florio's passing of the strictest gun control law in the nation; Al Hunt details Russell Feingold and John McCain's efforts to reform political financing; Bob Woodward writes on former President Gerald Ford's controversial decision of conscience to pardon former President Richard Nixon. "The Profiles in Courage Award seeks to honor those whose lives of service prove that politics can be a noble profession. We hope that Americans realize that there are men and women serving at all levels of our government who are legends of our time." -- Caroline Kennedy Renowned authors and award-winners featured in Profiles in Courage for Our Time: Michael Beschloss on Carl Elliot, Sr. Bill Kovach on Charles Weltner E. J. Dionne on Lowell Weicker, Jr. Anna Quindlen on James Florio Pete Hamill on Henry Gonzalez Steve Roberts on Michael Synar Marian Wright Edelman on Corkin Cherubini Maryanne Vollers on Charles Price Ron Suskind on Nickolas C. Murnion Michael Daly on Irish Peace Makers Anthony Walton on Hilda Solis Al Hunt on Russell Feingold and John McCain Teresa Carpenter on John Lewis Bob Woodward on Gerald Ford.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. In the spirit of John F. Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize-winning Profiles in Courage, 13 essays honoring modern-day political heroes, penned by a collection of stellar authors Nearly half a century after then-Senator John F. Kennedy was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Profiles in Courage, his masterful portrait of American heroes, the words "politician" and "courage" are rarely uttered in the same breath. But, as this celebration of modern political bravery amply demonstrates, there are countless examples of heroism among today's elected officials. Profiles in Courage for Our Time pays tribute to 13 such heroes, each a recipient of the prestigious Profile in Courage award. The essays' authors are as noteworthy as their subjects: Anna Quindlen writes about Governor James Florio's passing of the strictest gun control law in the nation; Al Hunt details Russell Feingold and John McCain's efforts to reform political financing; Bob Woodward writes on former President Gerald Ford's controversial decision of conscience to pardon former President Richard Nixon. "The Profiles in Courage Award seeks to honor those whose lives of service prove that politics can be a noble profession. We hope that Americans realize that there are men and women serving at all levels of our government who are legends of our time." -- Caroline Kennedy Renowned authors and award-winners featured in Profiles in Courage for Our Time: Michael Beschloss on Carl Elliot, Sr. Bill Kovach on Charles Weltner E. J. Dionne on Lowell Weicker, Jr. Anna Quindlen on James Florio Pete Hamill on Henry Gonzalez Steve Roberts on Michael Synar Marian Wright Edelman on Corkin Cherubini Maryanne Vollers on Charles Price Ron Suskind on Nickolas C. Murnion Michael Daly on Irish Peace Makers Anthony Walton on Hilda Solis Al Hunt on Russell Feingold and John McCain Teresa Carpenter on John Lewis Bob Woodward on Gerald Ford.…

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Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. In the spirit of John F. Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize-winning Profiles in Courage, 13 essays honoring modern-day political heroes, penned by a collection of stellar authors Nearly half a century after then-Senator John F. Kennedy was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Profiles in Courage, his masterful portrait of American heroes, the words "politician" and "courage" are rarely uttered in the same breath. But, as this celebration of modern political bravery amply demonstrates, there are countless examples of heroism among today's elected officials. Profiles in Courage for Our Time pays tribute to 13 such heroes, each a recipient of the prestigious Profile in Courage award. The essays' authors are as noteworthy as their subjects: Anna Quindlen writes about Governor James Florio's passing of the strictest gun control law in the nation; Al Hunt details Russell Feingold and John McCain's efforts to reform political financing; Bob Woodward writes on former President Gerald Ford's controversial decision of conscience to pardon former President Richard Nixon. "The Profiles in Courage Award seeks to honor those whose lives of service prove that politics can be a noble profession. We hope that Americans realize that there are men and women serving at all levels of our government who are legends of our time." -- Caroline Kennedy Renowned authors and award-winners featured in Profiles in Courage for Our Time: Michael Beschloss on Carl Elliot, Sr. Bill Kovach on Charles Weltner E. J. Dionne on Lowell Weicker, Jr. Anna Quindlen on James Florio Pete Hamill on Henry Gonzalez Steve Roberts on Michael Synar Marian Wright Edelman on Corkin Cherubini Maryanne Vollers on Charles Price Ron Suskind on Nickolas C. Murnion Michael Daly on Irish Peace Makers Anthony Walton on Hilda Solis Al Hunt on Russell Feingold and John McCain Teresa Carpenter on John Lewis Bob Woodward on Gerald Ford.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. In the spirit of John F. Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize-winning Profiles in Courage, 13 essays honoring modern-day political heroes, penned by a collection of stellar authors Nearly half a century after then-Senator John F. Kennedy was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Profiles in Courage, his masterful portrait of American heroes, the words "politician" and "courage" are rarely uttered in the same breath. But, as this celebration of modern political bravery amply demonstrates, there are countless examples of heroism among today's elected officials. Profiles in Courage for Our Time pays tribute to 13 such heroes, each a recipient of the prestigious Profile in Courage award. The essays' authors are as noteworthy as their subjects: Anna Quindlen writes about Governor James Florio's passing of the strictest gun control law in the nation; Al Hunt details Russell Feingold and John McCain's efforts to reform political financing; Bob Woodward writes on former President Gerald Ford's controversial decision of conscience to pardon former President Richard Nixon. "The Profiles in Courage Award seeks to honor those whose lives of service prove that politics can be a noble profession. We hope that Americans realize that there are men and women serving at all levels of our government who are legends of our time." -- Caroline Kennedy Renowned authors and award-winners featured in Profiles in Courage for Our Time: Michael Beschloss on Carl Elliot, Sr. Bill Kovach on Charles Weltner E. J. Dionne on Lowell Weicker, Jr. Anna Quindlen on James Florio Pete Hamill on Henry Gonzalez Steve Roberts on Michael Synar Marian Wright Edelman on Corkin Cherubini Maryanne Vollers on Charles Price Ron Suskind on Nickolas C. Murnion Michael Daly on Irish Peace Makers Anthony Walton on Hilda Solis Al Hunt on Russell Feingold and John McCain Teresa Carpenter on John Lewis Bob Woodward on Gerald Ford.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Thirteen essays written by notable authors and honoring modern-day political heroes pays tribute to recipients of the Profile in Courage award in a collection that includes Anna Quindlen on James Florio, Bob Woodward on Gerald Ford, Marian Wright Edelman on Corkin Cherubini, and Pete Hamill on Henry Gonzalez, among others. 250,000 first printing. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.…

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