RESILIENT AMERICA

I was particularly struck by our commitment to law in contrast to other countries ...; by the concept of "frontier" as a paradigm for understanding our culture ...; by the degree to which other cultures stifle growth and mobility of their citizenry ...; by the differences in attitude that we hold from peoples of other cultures on equality, volunteerism, inventiveness, tolerance, forgiveness, and self-reliance.

Such timing! As the dismal years of George W. fade into the dismal years of economic stagnation, you have resoundingly reminded us of all the wonders (and blemishes) of America.

I like the emphasis on the frontier and its continuing influence. In your views of current events, you generally take the high ground and do not get politically involved.

I find myself absorbed in rereading and going back to check on certain thoughts and ideas. It is a real power thrust of insightful thoughts.

It is this positive stand that makes the book a valuable addition to the contemporary conversation about where America is headed, and its publication is particularly timely. Tomorrow begins a new chapter in the American Experience. What better moment to pitch a book like this?

I think the book...is highly readable and of course the message to the American reader is invaluable, especially at this time. Bravo!

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I have just finished "Resilient America" and think it is a terrific & inspiring book. I'm recommending it to several of my E-Mail regulars who need to be encouraged that we are not on the decline.

Resilient America is a good read, fair and balanced, and challenging to those Americans who are concerned about where we are and where we are going.

Short of writing a tome's-worth of appreciative comment, I only say two things: the author is a person of balance and perspicacity, and with every page I wanted to jump up and shout "Yes! Yes!"

For us native-born Americans who take much about our country for granted, it's deeply moving to read Alexander Kugushev's clear-eyed assessment of the United States of America.

This is a must read book for us Americans ... The author ... examines our origins: the frontier and its stamp on Americans and our minds, and concepts such as equality, personal dignity, tolerance, forgiveness, and second chances, self-reliance and a can-do attitude.

You raised numerous issues that I too often take for granted and left me at the end feeling more positive about my country while realizing the resilience you elucidated.

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