Kiernan, Stephen P. Authentic Patriotism: Restoring America's Founding Ideals Through Selfless Action.(Brief article)(Book review)

Kiernan, Stephen P. Authentic Patriotism: Restoring America's Founding Ideals Through Selfless Action. St. Martin's. 2010. c.304p, index. ISBN 978-0-312-37911-7. $25.99. POL SCI

Kiernan (Last Rights: Rescuing the End of Life horn the Medical System) argues that America's problems can no longer be solved, as in the past, by sweeping government action or the miracles of free enterprise. Instead he calls for a resurgence of "authentic patriotism"--a return to the civic mindedness of the Founding Fathers. His book is filled with inspiring stories of ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things by hard work and perseverance. In New York three sisters create a …