America by Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith, and Flag

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A celebration of a nation and the enduring strengths and virtues that have made this country great

In the fall of 2009, with the publication of her #1 national bestselling memoir, Sarah Palin had the privilege of meeting thousands of everyday Americans on her extraordinary 35-city book tour. Inspired by these encounters, her new book, America by Heart celebrates the values that have made this country what it is today.

Framed by her strong ...

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Overview

A celebration of a nation and the enduring strengths and virtues that have made this country great

In the fall of 2009, with the publication of her #1 national bestselling memoir, Sarah Palin had the privilege of meeting thousands of everyday Americans on her extraordinary 35-city book tour. Inspired by these encounters, her new book, America by Heart celebrates the values that have made this country what it is today.

Framed by her strong belief in the importance of family, faith, and patriotism, the book ranges widely over American history, culture, and current affairs, and reflects on the key values—both national and spiritual—that have been such a profound part of Governor Palin's life and continue to inform her vision of America's future. Written in her own refreshingly candid voice, America by Heart will include selections from classic and contemporary readings that have moved her—from the nation's founding documents to great speeches, sermons, letters, literature and poetry, biography, and even some of her favorite songs and movies. Here, too, are portraits of some of the extraordinary men and women she admires and who embody her deep love of country, her strong rootedness in faith, and her profound love and appreciation of family. Ms. Palin will also draw from personal experience to amplify these timely (and timeless) themes—themes that are sure to inspire her numerous fans and readers all across the country.

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Sarah Palin's Going Rogue earned her slots on bestseller lists coast to coast, but according to the former Alaska Governor, it also had another, unforeseen benefit: She credits her book tour conversations with ordinary Americans as the inspiration for this book. In America By Heart, the always outspoken former vice presidential candidate intersperses personal reflections with her favorite classic and contemporary readings on family, religion, and patriotism. Rousing selections for like-minded mavericks; bound to be a bestseller.

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780062010964
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication date: 11/23/2010
  • Pages: 269
  • Sales rank: 467,592
  • Product dimensions: 5.50 (w) x 8.40 (h) x 1.30 (d)

Meet the Author

Sarah Palin is the former Governor of Alaska, and the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, Going Rogue, published in November 2009. She grew up in Alaska, where she and her future husband, Todd Palin, graduated from Wasilla High School in 1982. Palin graduated from the School of Journalism at the University of Idaho. She served two terms on the Wasilla City Council, two terms as the city's mayor and manager, and was elected by her peers as president of the Alaska Conference of Mayors. She then chaired the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, and the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission. Palin was elected Alaska's youngest, and first female governor, serving from 2006 to 2009. While governor, she was tapped as Senator John McCain's running mate in 2008, becoming the first female Republican vice presidential candidate in our nation's history.

The Palins reside in Wasilla with their five children and one grandson. They enjoy an extended family throughout Alaska and the Lower 48.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 16, 2010

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    the real sarah palin

    "america by heart" is a very exellent book. this is sarah palin at her best. the 2012 candidate shares in this bestseller her faith sermons that have been special to her and many of these countrys founding documents that have influenced her and what is very special about this book is she has many special comments and how they have shaped her faith and politics this read will be great to get to know gov palin in 2012 as she will be one of the top contenders.

    48 out of 80 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 24, 2010

    Where has the civility gone in America?

    What Sarah Palin has to say may not be for everyone. That's fine. But...in this country we have had a tradition of civil discourse. I am truly disappointed by the tone of the negative "reviews" about this work. If you don't like a personality, fine...but any intelligent person will evaluate the work, not just the writer. Additionally, any intelligent American will not use name calling and condescending epitaths aimed at readers with opposing opinions in hopes of distracting from the void of relevant commentary on the actual work.

    Like Palin or not...her work needs to be judged on its merit alone, not political vitriole or character assassination.

    Read her work with an open mind...then decide for yourself.

    A proud American who still remembers how to agree and disagree respectfully.

    31 out of 49 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 23, 2010

    Wisdom From The One Who Quit In The Middle Of Her Governorship

    There is nothing in this book for anybody with an IQ higher than a baseball score. It is filled with Fox News Platitudes and stale RNC talking points. Obviously she is attempting to create a launching pad for a 2012 Presidential run. Rather than provide her with the launch pad she seeks the book only validates why this simpleton should never hold public office again. Need we be reminded she didn't know there were two Koreas and based her foreign policy experience on the fact she could see Russia from her house.

    29 out of 75 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 1, 2010

    Loved it!

    She is so refreshing, a true American!

    24 out of 50 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 23, 2010

    Recommended for those not Obama brainwashed

    Fresh and appealing to those Americans still loyal to what this county used to stand for.

    23 out of 43 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 6, 2010

    Excellent - and from the heart!

    This is a great book by a great American. In a country where bias as become the norm, it's nice to see someone write about the things that have made this country great - mainly the heart of families and life experiences growing up in a place that offers whatever you want to make out of your life.

    Hats off to Ms. Palin for her courage to speak about her beliefs in our country. God Bless her and the United States of America!

    21 out of 40 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 25, 2010

    Do Not Buy This Book Save Your Money

    I didn't care for this book at all and neither did the people in the book club I'm apart of. It was boring, uneducated, and drawn out, save your money please!!!!!!!!!

    18 out of 44 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 17, 2010

    Not worth 1 star

    This is self-serving garbage. Patriotism isn't belonging to an organization that wants Alaska to leave the union. This woman couldn't even handle a full term as governor of Alaska and people want her to have her finger on the bomb button. God help us is right. She knows nothing of what it really means to be an American. Freedom isn't reserved for large companies or for gun ownership, but she'd gladly trade our individual rights for her view of freedom.

    18 out of 53 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 15, 2010

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    this book stinks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    yjis book stinks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    18 out of 55 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 3, 2010

    You haven't read it!

    How can you give a book 1 star that you haven't even read yet? Hate that's how, so I guess I can give it 5 stars since I at least plan to buy and read the book. She is more woman than any of the hate mongers on this page. Can't wait to read it. Go Sarah, God Bless

    18 out of 45 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 16, 2010

    Haven't we learned yet?

    Haven't we learned from President Bush having faith and caring is simply not enough? He had character, yet he is better suited as a character role model than a President creating decisions to lead the Nation. The road to hell is paved with good intentions; if Sarah Palin is a saint it will not matter, she is incompetent. God will HAVE to help us if she ever gets into office as her cheerleading moronic tendancies will turn the world and even God away from an America which is so shortsighted to place this imbecile into office.

    16 out of 50 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 23, 2010

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    More of the same, gibberish

    I cannot believe that folks are actually paying to read about the fragmented and often times meaningless thoughts of Sarah Palin.

    15 out of 46 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 10, 2010

    Don't waste your time or money!

    This book was awful! There was nothing genuine about it. It read like a public relations firm trying to promote their client's interest. The title should have been "Sarah Palin: From America's wallet to her heart.

    13 out of 27 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 28, 2010

    More bumper sticker speak

    Sarah Palin speaks and writes in nothing more profound than the bumper stickers we see on cars. If you like her perspective you will like the book. If you don't you won't. I don't. I respect views of people with whom I don't agree if they can support them with fact and thoughtful debate; David Brooks, David Frum and Kathleen Parker provide examples of such. Sarah Palin does not.

    13 out of 32 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 15, 2010

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    this book stinks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    this book stinks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    13 out of 44 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 31, 2010

    A Great American Story

    Sarah Palin is an excellent and contemporary author. She has a steady rhythm and voice throughout the text and offers strong mentorship to young 20-somethings like myself. If you read the book with an open mind instead of hate you will learn about our great country. Enjoy it, it's wonderful!

    8 out of 13 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 5, 2010

    Do not buy

    What a poor book, I read through it at the local Walmart while standing in the aisle. Took about 5 minutes for me to decide that Palin needs to pay a better ghost writer.
    I would not spend a nickle for this book.

    8 out of 22 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 23, 2010

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    drivel

    don't buy this self serving drivel. oh wait since education is a no no, no one will understand what i saying

    8 out of 35 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 3, 2010

    more from this reviewer

    Tripe.

    I was fortunate to read this book for free. I really find it difficult that she has read any of the famous writers and thinkers she quoted from. I guess she is trying to redeem herself from the Katy Couric fiasco! Real hard core Sarah Fans will by the book and perhaps many may read it, After all, many German People did by Mein Kampf and never read it. Buy it if you love Sarah by all means she desperately needs the money to maintain her narcissist fix for attention.

    7 out of 18 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 30, 2010

    dumb

    this is an incredibly stupid book. don't waste your time eaxding it.

    7 out of 20 people found this review helpful.

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