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Lessons in Liberty: Thirty Rules for Living from Ten Extraordinary Americans Hardcover – May 28, 2024

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“Smart, patriotic, and readable, this book is what our cynical culture needs.” — Pete Hegseth, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Battle for the American Mind

America is full of inspiring heroes.

Greatness is not a chance—it is a choice. George Washington didn’t simply wake up as one of the greatest men in human history. His greatness was the sum of a lifetime of difficult and consequential choices.

In Lessons in Liberty, Jeremy S. Adams distills inspiring advice from the lives of extraordinary Americans from our past.

  • George Washington’s lifelong struggle to conquer his temper makes him a model for self-help and self-improvement.
  • Daniel Inouye was a beloved Japanese American senator who carried out daring missions in World War II, despite being subjected to discrimination by the very nation he decided to defend.
  • Eleven-year-old Clara Barton’s role in nursing her injured brother back to health instilled the courage and ferocity that would later empower her to pioneer new nursing techniques during the Civil War.

Adams has been an educator for more than a quarter century. Teaching a new generation of students who suffer with anxiety, passivity, and a cynical view of their own nation and its principles has convinced him that a change is urgently needed: The recovery of national greatness requires that we passionately study our heroes. Lessons in Liberty is the first step to discovering the better angels of our nature by restoring the possibilities of individual freedom.

In this beautifully written, proudly patriotic, and deeply researched ode to American heroes from a rich variety of eras and backgrounds, Adams reclaims the power of the American story, discovering thirty different and surprising lessons that will inspire modern Americans to lead better and more substantive lives.

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  3. Publisher
    Broadside Books
  4. Publication date
    May 28, 2024
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  6. ISBN-10
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“So much of what’s broken about American education boils down to refusing to love good things. Lessons in Liberty reminds us of why we love America—enlivening history through stories of great Americans. Smart, patriotic, and readable, it’s what our cynical culture needs.” — Pete Hegseth, New York Times bestselling author of Battle for the American Mind

"Self-help manuals and political treatises are thick on the shelves, but what we really need in our disorienting moment is aspirational character study—portraits of people we can look up to. It’s a literary tradition as venerable as Plutarch’s Lives, and almost as badly neglected. Jeremy S. Adams revives it masterfully for the modern day, drawing insight from the lives of figures both well known and unexpected. A book to be savored and handed down, like the stories of our greatest men and women, from parents to their children." — Spencer Klavan, author of How to Save the West

“For Americans who wring their hands about the state of the nation, Jeremy Adams offers blunt advice—do better—with examples, drawn from four centuries, of Americans who have done just that. Some of them made it to the White House, others worked in field hospitals or on tennis courts. All offer lessons we can learn from, if we try." — Richard Brookhiser, author of Glorious Lessons: John Trumbull, Painter of the American Revolution

“Jeremy S. Adams is brave enough to assert what’s blindingly obvious: we can learn a lot from the heroes who believed in this crazy experiment of American freedom. Lessons in Liberty should be required reading in classrooms where iconoclasm has become the new dogma.” — Wilfred Reilly, author of Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me

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Jeremy S. Adams was the Daughters of the American Revolution 2014 California Teacher of the Year and a finalist for the Carlston Family Foundation Outstanding Teachers of America Award. He is a social studies teacher at Bakersfield High School and was a longtime political science lecturer at California State University, Bakersfield.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Broadside Books (May 28, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0063311070
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0063311077
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.83 x 9 inches
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Jeremy S. Adams is an award-winning teacher and best-selling author from Bakersfield, California. He is the winner of the 2014 California Teacher of the Year Award (DAR) and a 2013 finalist for the Carlston Family Foundation National Teachers of the Year Prize. He was the first teacher ever inducted into the California State University, Bakersfield Hall of Fame in 2018. He has written five books on education and politics and his opinion pieces have appeared in a wide-variety of outlets such as Newsweek, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, The Federalist, The Huffington Post, Quilette, Law & Liberty, Public Discourse, The Daily Wire, and American Mind. He has taught at Bakersfield High since 1998. He is the father of three children who are relentless in keeping him on his toes. He is a proud alumnus of Washington & Lee University.

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Customers find the book tremendously inspiring, with a wonderful mix of history and self-help. They also appreciate the timeless wisdom and practical insights that resonate deeply with them. Readers describe the writing quality as captivating, impeccable, and the message is compelling.

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Customers find the book tremendously inspiring and relevant. They say it celebrates the greatness of America and serves as the bright light of history.

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"...is not just a biographical collection; it is a profound exploration of the enduring human spirit and the universal truths that bind us all." Read more

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Customers find the writing captivating, impeccable, and refreshing to read about some well-known and not so well- known figures.

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Customers find the suggestions in the book timeless and practical. They also say the book is full of practical suggestions that resonate deeply with them.

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S.G. Espain
5.0 out of 5 stars Lessons for a better tomorrow
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024
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Jeremy Adams' "Lessons in Liberty" is a crafted masterpiece that not only celebrates the greatness of America but also serves as the bright beacon of hope in our cynical times with patriotic stories of extraordinary Americans from different walks of life, showcasing their struggles, triumphs, and the invaluable lessons they impart to us all.

What sets this book apart is its ability to resonate with all readers on a personal level. Whether it's George Washington's battle with his temper or Clara Barton's unwavering courage, each story serves as a reflection of our own potential for greatness.

Adams, drawing from his extensive experience as an educator, understands the challenges facing today's youth. His call to passionately study our heroes couldn't be more timely.

"Lessons in Liberty" not only educates but also inspires, offering a reason for reclaiming the spirit of American greatness.

The writing is captivating, the research is impeccable, and the message is profound. This is more than just a book—it's a testament to the enduring power of the American story. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking inspiration, guidance, or simply a renewed sense of patriotism.
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C. Holliday
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful mix of history and self-help
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Lessons in Liberty offers every American a chance to look back at amazing American lives and see how our own lives can be made more purposeful and meaningful. I enjoyed the format--which allows the reader the chance to move through the profiles as they wish. Additionally, Adams writes with a passion that is inspiring. As a teacher myself, this will be a book I reference frequently.
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Maureen Crow
5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect book club book
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2024
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Lessons in Liberty was recommended to our book club and despite our group reflecting a mix of political persuasions, each of us enjoyed it and took something different away from it. It made for a lively, peaceful and interesting discussion!

My takeaway was that the author uncovered and presented a completely new perspective on each leader vs. the cursory and superficial understanding I'd had. I found this book tremendously inspiring and very relevant, especially considering the depressing state of affairs in our country. Am very glad to have read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read
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“A book every American who wants to be inspired should read. Its more interesting than a history book. More realistic than most self-help books. No matter where you are in life, no matter your politics or your age, you will feel better about your country and more inspired to be a better version of yourself. Not to mention, the writing is first-class.”
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5.0 out of 5 stars Universal Truths
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Jeremy Adams's latest work Lessons in Liberty masterfully examines the stories of ten extraordinary individuals, extracting timeless wisdom and practical insights that resonate deeply with the human experience. This book is not just a biographical collection; it is a profound exploration of the enduring human spirit and the universal truths that bind us all.
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CAlovin
5.0 out of 5 stars The Power to Look Within
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2024
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Have you ever come away from an encounter or short conversation with a person with a deep-rooted sense of awe that you can't figure out where it comes from? What was it about that person? Maybe it was something you read about a person that made you think, "Maybe I should be more like this person?" Jeremy S. Adams has been teaching History and Government for 25 years. He has been filling his students lives with stories of greatness from America's past with a passion that is seldom duplicated. Don't be fooled by the title of his latest book Lessons in Liberty: Thirty Rules for Living from Ten Extraordinary Americans, this isn't a self-help book in the least. Jeremy Adams brings history alive as if you were watching an instagram story or a Tik Tok, including the sound effects, music, and catchy moves metaphorically speaking. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Teddy Roosevelt; yes they are all on Mount Rushmore, but there's more to them than what's written in most history books. How do they relate to us today? Human nature hasn't really changed all that much in hundreds of years. Jeremy has found three lessons from these men that are relevant to relationships in today's times. What about people from more modern times? Jeremy brings to light sports heroes, War heroes turned legislators, Supreme Court Justices, and Nurses. Jeremy's writing is instructional with smatterings of humor and passion for what makes America what it is. The main theme I can feel is hope. Hope that we can all learn what made these 10 Americans great and perhaps we can pick up some of those traits and help ourselves lead fuller, richer lives.
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Juan Ventimiglia
5.0 out of 5 stars Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024
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In Jeremy Adams’s latest empowering and inspirational work, Lessons in Liberty, he masterfully weaves together ten diverse vignettes of famous Americans in the most brilliantly poetic cadence that is the heartbeat of the founding fathers themselves–from the dapper George Washington to the triumphant Arthur Ashe–all with the common aim: to resuscitate a “healthy form of national pride” in Americans today.

Inspired by the Greek historian Plutarch’s The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans, a book that inspired the West’s founding fathers among many other notable figures, Adams’s book, like a Greek chorus, uplifts the American spirit that stirs within us all.

Adams’s argument, he declares, “is simple but powerful: Let us study the best American men and women in our rich history and focus on the best they have to offer … let the everyday American … emulate what is highest and best so we can take advantage of the miracle of human freedom” (5-6).

This book is for all of us who share the desire to improve ourselves, who dream to stand on the shoulders of giants: “To aspire to greatness, we have to look at the choices of great people and determine the surprising and sometimes counterintuitive insights which made them the heroes they ultimately became.”

Read this book. Become inspired. Aspire to greatness. We owe it to ourselves to try. This, after all, is what the dream of America was founded upon.
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