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The Great American Handbook: A Book Review
By Brenda Hyde
The Great American Handbook
What You Can Do for Your Country-Today and Every Day
After September 11th, scores of Americans rediscovered
their patriotism. Some, including well-known radicals from
the 60's, found a love they didn't really know existed for their
country. Support was shown by toddlers waving tiny flags
to businesses displaying custom made flags of enormous
size. It was a comfort to me, and I'm sure to many Americans
to see this wonderful show of support. However, we need to
take it further than this-we need to show our patriotism through
words and actions. Cheri Sicard shows us how we can do this
on a daily basis in The Great American Handbook.
Her book
is one to stick in your back pocket, to keep on your desk or
throw in your backpack...but don't let it just sit there. Highlight it!
Use it as a reference, and most of all, take on the challange to
"Be involved, Be informed and Celebrate". She's broken the book
down into these three
areas, and when you are finished reading it you will never have
to wonder "What can I do for my country today?", because she
has given you a handbook that will guide you, give you purpose
and help you educate those around you. You'll discover sources
online and offline to help you understand our government and
to get assistance. You will find out how to volunteer, how to
send a letter to our troops, how to understand the electoral
college (admit it-not many of us do!), plus you'll find all four
verses of our national anthem and many, many more practical
resources to assist you in helping the country. As a parent,
I especially appreciated the resources for kids, and the fun,
but educational ideas Sicard gives for families.
The Great American Handbook isn't a book about politics. It's
a book about being American. Democrats, Republicans and
Liberatarians alike can join in a common purpose after reading
Sicard's book, and this is always a good thing.
Ordering Information
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Please let us know if you have any question about the book and we will be happy to answer before
you order.
Sheila "I am a Christian Woman, a stay home homemaker and a Mom.
My interests: I love to knit, crochet, sew, embrodiery, and quilt. I play the piano, read music, I write Chrisitan poems and writings. I collect teddy bears, angels, hearts and butterflies."
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