Twenty-five Books That Shaped AmericaFrom the author of the New York Times bestselling How to Read Literature Like a Professor comes a highly entertaining and informative book on the twenty five works of literature that have most shaped the American character. Thomas C. Foster applies his much loved combination of wit, know how, and analysis to explain how each work has shaped our very existence as readers, students, teachers, and Americans. He illuminates how books such as The Last of

Polishing Shoes

no-holds-barred tale of gang life

The residents are friendly

Kennedy purposefully put together a dynamic team of advisors noted for their brilliance and acumen

Book Two: Reveal Me

the pain of watching a loved one suffer

Neal Stephenson

“ranks second only to the Dalai Lama” as the Buddhist leader with the most influence in the West

and of the courage and resilience it takes to listen closely to your deepest self

A wily troublemaker

From Nick Saban and Kirby Smart to Russell Wilson

But nothing compares to the adrenaline rush Erika feels on being reunited with Cassie’s brother