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 | | The Words We Live By: Your Annotated Guide to the Constitution (Stonesong Press Books) by Linda R. Monk ISBN-10: 9780786867202 ISBN-10: 0-7868-6720-5 ISBN-13: 9780786867202 ISBN-13: 978-0-7868-6720-2 Hardcover 2003-02-12 Hyperion Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description An entertaining and informative look at America's most important historical document, from an award-winning journalist. Would national identity cards impose on our liberty? Did the Supreme Court really "choose" George W. Bush as our president? Do campaign contribution caps infringe on our freedom of speech? The United States Constitution is the basis for our most fundamental rights as Americans, and is a key element in nearly every major legal and political debate ever argued. But how many of us actually understand the language used by our Founding Fathers? Now Linda R. Monk, an award-winning author and journalist, takes us through the Constitution, line by line, to help us comprehend this amazing document. From the Preamble, which she analyzes with inspiration from Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Charlton Heston, and James Madison, to each and every amendment, Monk enlightens us by offering insight, legal expertise, surprising facts and trivia, opposing interpretations, and historical anecdotes to breathe life into this provocative and hallowed document. | ||
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The Words We Live by Linda R Monk I haven't read this yet so can't give a personal view however a close Friend Strongly Recommended it to me. | ||
Should be required reading Excellent overview of the U.S. Constitution. The background, intent and history behind it and important interpretations over the years are all included in a nicely organized way. It would be a better country if everyone read this. | ||
The words We Live By The Words We Live By: Your Annotated Guide to the Constitution (Stonesong Press Books) | ||
Should be required reading I personally found this book to be an incredible asset. I feel that it should be required reading of every American citizen. If they knew the history of the Constitution and how it came to be they would have a much greater appreciation for the Country and perhaps a more civil discussion would be possible. | ||
The Words We Live By The book is in excellent condition. The only reservation I have is that it seemed to take longer to get to me than I had expected. | ||