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The time of our lives, a conversation about America, Tom Brokaw

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The time of our lives

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Tom Brokaw

a conversation about America

Rooted in the values, lessons, and verities of generations past and of his South Dakota upbringing, Brokaw weaves together stories of Americans who are making a difference and personal stories from his own family history, to engage us in a conversation about our country and to offer ideas for how we can revitalize the promise of the American Dream

Getting the Fundamentals Right. Generations -- One nation, indivisible -- K through 12 and the hazards along the way -- Old school ties and new world requirements -- Don't know much about geometry -- Church of thrift -- Survivors -- House broken -- Assignment America. Uncle Sam needs us -- The United States academy of public service -- Stepping up and signing up -- Help Me Make It Through This New Dot.Com Age. Wire the world but don't short circuit your soul -- Everyone's a journalist -- Partners -- What Now, Grandma and Grandpa? -- Balancing the book of life -- Failure is an option -- Everyone's a journalist -- The grandparent lode -- September of my years

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