The American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream

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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER

The capstone book in a trilogy from the New York Times bestselling author of How to Lead and The American Story and host of Bloomberg TVs The David Rubenstein ShowAmerican icons and historians on the ever-evolving American experiment, featuring Ken Burns, Madeleine Albright, Wynton Marsalis, Billie Jean King, Henry Louis Gates Jr., and many more.

In this lively collection of conversationsthe third in a series from David Rubensteinsome of our nations greatest minds explore the inspiring story of America as a grand experiment in democracy, culture, innovation, and ideas.

-Jill Lepore on the promise of America
-Madeleine Albright on the American immigrant
-Ken Burns on war
-Henry Louis Gates Jr. on reconstruction
-Elaine Weiss on suffrage
-John Meacham on civil rights
-Walter Isaacson on innovation
-David McCullough on the Wright Brothers
-John Barry on pandemics and public health
-Wynton Marsalis on music
-Billie Jean King on sports
-Rita Moreno on film

Exploring the diverse make-up of our countrys DNA through interviews with Pulitzer Prizewinning historians, diplomats, music legends, and sports giants, The American Experiment captures the dynamic arc of a young country reinventing itself in real-time. Through these enlightening conversations, the American spirit comes alive, revealing the setbacks, suffering, invention, ingenuity, and social movements that continue to shape our vision of what America isand what it can be.

Reviews

Influential Americans talk about the nations past and future. . . . These conversationswarm, engaging, and informativehelp Rubenstein point up Americas particular qualities that have made the whole American Experiment work even though, facing significant challenges, the country has fallen short. Kirkus Reviews

In this fascinating compilation of interviews with historians, musicians,athletes, journalists, and other notables of our times, David Rubensteinpaints what he calls the genetic picture of this country, and why it hassucceededso far.Nina Totenberg, Legal Affairs Correspondent, NPR

David Rubenstein is a deeply committed citizen and patriot, and a keenobserver of human nature with a passion for history. As fellow citizen experimenters,he is suggesting we all engage in thinking about the past andpresent in order to forge a future that fulfills the promise of America.Yo-Yo Ma, Cellist

In this timely and important book David Rubenstein explores the lessonsof the past that will help us through this historically challenging time.It is just the right book at exactly the right time.Tom Brokaw, author of The Greatest Generation

David Rubensteins insatiable curiosity and intellect bring out the bestfrom those with whom he is in conversation, evoking rich interactionsand making history entertaining. The American Experimentcaptures theessence of the American leader and the pivotal moments in ourcountryshistory.Deborah F. Rutter, President, John F. Kennedy Centerfor the Performing Arts

An extraordinary opportunity to marvel at the United Statesandto understandher principles so that we might advance them in service tothe republic.LawrenceBacow, President, Harvard University

In this brilliant book, we hear from the best minds in the country aboutthe unfinished voyage of American life. A must-read to understand ourunique nation, its extraordinary legacy, and ourcollective future!Admiral James Stavridis, 16th Supreme Allied Commander at NATO andauthor of Sailing True North: Ten Admirals and the Voyage of Character

David Rubenstein has a unique ability to ask the right penetrating questionsthat elicitilluminating answers from fascinating people who paint acomplete and detailed picture of the American experiment from all sides.As the countrys pre-eminent patriotic philanthropist, David is nowdoingeven more to preserve American history with this important project.Bret Baier, Chief Political Anchor, Fox News &New York Times bestselling author

At this turbulent moment in our nations history, this captivating dialogue about the meaning of democracy and the American dream provides much needed inspiration and hope. What a terrific book! Doris Kearns Goodwin

A trulyamazing new book.The American Experimentis urgently needed especially during this very strenuous moment in our American history.Wolf Blitzer

A stirring reminder of what our American experiment has achieved so far and whats at stake as we move forward. KatieCouric

A dazzling set of conversations that inspire and illuminate. David Rubenstein highlights the salient features of the American experiment, an experiment so novel that when it began most serious observers thought it would collapse in a few years.Fareed Zakaria

At a time when listening is harder and divisions run deeper, Davids interviews soar above the noise. They are hopeful, inspiring, and rigorously authentic.Valerie Jarrett

A book that forces America to look in the mirror. Its a reality pill.LL COOL J

Author Bio

David M. Rubenstein is theNew York Timesbestselling author ofHow to Lead, The American Experiment, and The American Story. He is cofounder and cochairman of The Carlyle Group, one of the worlds largest and most successful private equity firms. Rubenstein is Chairman of the Boards of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Council on Foreign Relations, and the National Gallery of Art. He is an original signer of The Giving Pledge and a recipient of the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy and the MoMAs David Rockefeller Award. The host of Bloomberg Wealth with David Rubenstein on Bloomberg TV and The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations on Bloomberg TV and PBS, he lives in the Washington, DC, area.