Defiant Hope, 9781668070277
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A speechwriter’s poignant reflections on faith, humanity, and defiant hope.
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Defiant Hope

essays on life, faith, and freedom

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  • Paperback

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    13 October 2025

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Summary

The Conscience of a Generation: Michael Gerson’s Enduring Call to Hope

Explore the influential writings of George W. Bush’s speechwriter Michael Gerson, a key figure in the compassionate conservative movement, renowned for his Christian engagement and advocacy as a defender of the poor and marginalized communities.

It is not an exaggeration to say that Michael Gerson possessed one of the most important consciences of his generation. As the chief speech write…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781668070277
ISBN-10:1668070278
Author:Michael Gerson
Publisher:Simon & Schuster
Imprint:Simon & Schuster
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:13 October 2025
Weight:233g
Dimensions:213mm x 140mm x 18mm
About The Author

Michael Gerson

Michael Gerson was a nationally syndicated columnist who appeared twice weekly in The Washington Post. He was the author of Heroic Conservatism and coauthor of City of Man. He appeared regularly on PBS NewsHour, Face the Nation, and other programs. Gerson served as senior adviser at One, a bipartisan organization dedicated to the fight against extreme poverty and preventable diseases. Until 2006, Gerson was a top aide to President George W. Bush as assistant to the president for policy and strategic planning. Prior to that appointment, he served in the White House as assistant to the president for speechwriting, policy adviser, deputy assistant to the president, and director of presidential speechwriting.

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