Land of Hope

An Invitation to the Great American Story

By: Wilfred M. McClay

Narrated by: Pete Cross

We have a glut of text and trade books on American history. But what we don’t have is a compact, inexpensive, and authoritative book that will offer to American citizens a clear, informative, and inspiring narrative account of their own country. Such an account can shape and deepen their sense of the land they inhabit and, by making them understand that land’s roots, and share in its memories, equip them for the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship in American society. It will provide them with an enduring sense of membership in one of the greatest enterprises in human history: the exciting, perilous, and consequential story of their own country.

The existing texts simply fail to tell that story with energy and conviction. They are more likely to reflect the skeptical or partial outlook of specialized professional academic historians, an outlook that leads to a fragmented and fractured view of modern American society and fails to convey the greater arc of history. A great nation needs and deserves a great and coherent narrative as an expression of its own self-understanding, and it needs to be able to convey that narrative to its young effectively. It perhaps goes without saying that such a narrative cannot be a fairy tale or a whitewash of the past; it will not be convincing if it is not truthful. But there is no necessary contradiction between an honest account of the American past and an inspiring one. This account seeks to provide both.

©2020 Wilfred M. McClay (P)2020 Dreamscape Media, LLC

An apt word in discouraging times

This was history reported in story form. It was a refreshing reminder of this experiment called America and how it offers a basis for hope to be realized. It painfully reminds of our shameful mistakes but in a context of a universally shared human weakness—not making excuses but I think more showing how desperately fragile a good government is to keep. The story is captivating and leaves you wanting to be that patriot for an enduring America, but a wiser and more humble one that hopefully learns from the past.

Encouraging and beautifully written

A balm for these contentious times. This book will remind you of the hard times we’ve come through as a country and the many moments of providence, courage and mutual love that have kept us together through them all. 24 hours has never flown by so fast. I didn’t read it all in one go but split it up into eras… enjoying each… taking a break… then diving back it. History done right keeps you engaged, makes you wonder, keeps you humble. Great book!

Excellent Review

This book is an excellent review of American history. The tone is optimistic and realistic, factual and perspective concerning our country,people, and leaders. A very enjoyable read

Great text book of American History

This is a fantastic book that hits the mark of every topic in American History. I highly recommend this for anyone wanting to learn or know more about American History.

Great book!

captivating story telling without bias. I reaaly enjoyed it. need 5 more words to submit review.