Reclaiming the American Dream: The Role of Private Individuals and Voluntary Associations (Philanthropy and Society) (Paperback)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 199 pages
• Publisher: Transaction Publishers (January 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560006552
• ISBN-13: 978-1560006558
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,332,817 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Reclaiming the American Dream, July 5, 2003

By	charlie howell (nashville, Tn) - See all my reviews

I first met Dick Cornuelle in 1965 at a Young Republican conference. I was impressed and later he visited me and was keynoter at a Housing Conference of which I was co-ordinator.
The book literally changed my life and my approach to public policy. The Independent Sector as described by Cornuelle is the most powerful, largest, most nearly solvent and includes more American citizens than either of the other two sectors-Public and Private.

He made the case that the sector had become lazy and somewhat indolent during the Roosevelt years after He had discovered the secret of obtaining their support for his programs by delving into the public purse and giving them public support.

Cornuelle argues that they should reclaim their independent status and get about the business of pursuing solutions to Americas educational, health, social and employment problems among others.

The Independent Sector as described by Cornuelle includes By and Girl Scouts, Labor Unions, Churches,Independent Schools, Coon Hunter Clubs, The Elks, The Masons, The Shriners, the Red Cross, The Salvation Army, Mental Health Associations and hundreds
more.

De Toqueville referred to the Independent Sector in his writing to the King of France and noted that they are the "Genius of the American System"

His ideas were and are sound and America needs to pay attention to them!