Taking Courage: A New Look at an Old American Virtue

A highly original and deeply stirring work that rediscovers the true meaning of courage, this time through a passionate reading of history and literature.

What is American courage? What role does this virtue play in today’s fractured country? Are traditional ideals of bravery, dedication, and self-sacrifice still relevant? These are among the questions asked by Elizabeth Samet, author of Soldier’s Heart. Demonstrating a deep love of literature and history, Samet reveals the way that courage ...