Dear America by Graham Allen Summary
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In "Dear America," combat veteran Graham Allen calls Americans to reclaim the unity felt on 9/12/2001. One of Huffington Post's "22 Veterans to Watch," Allen's passionate manifesto asks: Can we overcome division and restore the American Dream our founders envisioned?
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The American Crossroads: A Nation Divided Yet United
America stands at a critical juncture. The country that once proudly stood for faith, family, freedom, and community has gradually shifted toward selfishness, entitlement, and government dependence. This transformation didn't happen overnight but evolved through decades of subtle changes in our social fabric. Remember when neighbors actually knew each other? When electronic garage door openers arrived, we lost those casual front-yard conversations. TV dinners replaced family dinner table discussions. The 1960s challenged traditional values, the 1970s normalized substance abuse, and the 1980s MTV generation embraced instant gratification. Then came the digital revolution that fundamentally rewired our social connections. What began as reasonable internet legislation in the 1990s eventually enabled tech giants to control speech with unprecedented power. Social media platforms simultaneously isolated us while making us desperately dependent on others' validation. We became a society where following the crowd matters more than personal achievement. Even the American dream itself has been corrupted. What was once about opportunity-the chance to build something through hard work-has twisted into an expectation of guaranteed outcomes regardless of effort. This entitlement mentality has weakened our citizenry, and when citizens grow weak, government grows powerful because it no longer fears the people. What would General Washington think of us today? During the Revolution's darkest hours, he wrote, "Few People know the Predicament we are In." The same applies now-many Americans remain isolated in their digital bubbles, consuming only media that confirms their beliefs, completely disconnected from what we stand to lose.
The Pandemic of Fear: America's Surrendered Spirit
The Digital Battlefield: How Social Media Transformed America
Division: America's Misunderstood Strength
The Equality Myth: Opportunity vs. Outcomes
The Pursuit of Happiness: America's Misunderstood Promise
Live Like It's 9/12: The Call for American Renewal
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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