Description: An instant New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller Bestselling author and cofounder of the Carlyle Group David M. Rubenstein explores the story of America as a grand experiment in democracy, culture, innovation, and ideas through captivating conversations with celebrated American icons.Hailed as "the right book at the right time" by Tom Brokaw and "a stirring reminder" by Katie Couric, The American Experiment features inspiring and informative interviews with: KEN BURNS HENRY LOUIS GATES JR JON MEACHAM WALTER ISAACSON DAVID McCULLOUGH WYNTON MARSALIS BILLIE JEAN KING RITA MORENO The American Experiment reveals the setbacks, invention, ingenuity, and social movements that continue to shape our vision of what America is--and what it can be.
Brief description:
Ken Burns is an American director and producer of documentary films, known for his style of using archival footage and photographs. His documentaries have been nominated for two Academy Awards, and have won Emmy Awards, among other honors.
Review Quotes:
"This audiobook is proof positive that some texts work best as audiobooks...Jill Lepore's take on American history, Madeleine Albright's account of her family's journey, Henry Louis Gates's commentary on Reconstruction, Rita Moreno's look back at her life and loves, and Ken Burns's discussion of the legacy of the War in Vietnam are among the many highlights."
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