Gratitude Author:William F. Buckley Jr. William F. Buckley, Jr., "Mr. Conservative," believes that something must be done to revive our youth's indifference to today's government and politics. In GRATITUDE he offers a plan for universal voluntary national service for men and women 18 years of age and older. Here are his suggestions for how such a program might be structured and adm... more »inistered; on the inducements and sanctions appropriate to its realization; analysis of the benefits, material and spiritual, that would come to those who serve; and an idea of the benefits to those who are served. "After a decade marred by greed and self-indulgence, this book, in reminding us of our obligation, is a national service." (The New York Times)« less
What a surprising book! Though known as "Mr. Conservative," Buckley is thoughtful and open in this discussion of giving back to the world that we live in. This book is much more than the description in Details would lead one to believe.