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The Book of American Values and Virtues

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To judge a book of quotes on a general subject one must look at the job the editors did. What did they put in? What did they leave out? Simple research in the index reveals the slant. e.g. Quotes from presidents and vice presidents since 1960: Reagan, Nixon, Bush, Ford, Agnew, Quayle with 36 year of service in national office were quoted a sum total of twice. Kennedy, Johnson, Carter, Clinton, Gore, Humphrey and Mondale with a total of 28 years of national service were quoted 72 times. Hillary Clinton alone was quoted twice. The editors can't even find quotes from Reagan on "American Values and Virtues?" I would not be so critical if the Title was changed to: "Some American Values and Virtues" or "American Values and Virtues we Approve"

Too bad there is no zero rating. The editors have killed too many trees to create this work which runs in the face of comprehension and educates on nothing.

I must agree with the reviewer from Seattle. It's very unclear what the editors had in mind, or for what purpose this book would be used.

Too bad there is no zero rating. The editors have killed too many trees to create this work which runs in the face of comprehension and educates on nothing.

As an American History teacher, I have found this book an invaluable resource and of immmense interest to my high school students. Excellent eclectic collection of quotations and documents.