A definitive collection of the theologian and public intellectual who was the conscience of the American Century. “One of my favorite philosophers;†remarked Barack Obama about the theologian Reinhold Niebuhr (1892–1971) in 2007. President Obama is but one of the many American political leaders—including Jimmy Carter and Martin Luther King Jr.—to be influenced by Niebuhr’s writings. Throughout the Depression; World War II; and the Cold War; Niebuhr was one of the most prominent public voices of his time; probing with singular style the question of how to act morally in a fallen world. This Library of America volume; prepared by Niebuhr’s daughter; Elisabeth Sifton; collects four indispensable books: Leaves from the Notebook of a Tamed Cynic (1929); Moral Man and Immoral Society (1932); The Children of Light and the Children of Darkness (1944); and The Irony of American History (1952); along with a selection of essays; sermons; lectures; prayers; including his world-famous Serenity Prayer; and writings on current events—Prohibition; the Allied bombing of Germany; apartheid in South Africa; the Vietnam War—many of which are collected here for the first time.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Great Genealogy ResourceBy Brenda G. HillI purchased this book knowing that it contained information about my descendant who was in the Commander-in-Chiefs Guards. It had previously not been for sale (at least not that I could find); but I have a relative who had seen an earlier printing in the Reference only section of a large library. So imagine my excitement in discovering this 2014 Reprint that I could purchase for my own library. This is an excellent source for Revolutionary War historians; giving an account of the history of the Guard; how it was formed; the criteria of General Washington for choosing it's members; etc. It also describes their special uniforms and some of the battles they were engaged in. But more importantly; it lists a large number of the Guard's members; as many as could be traced 125 years after it was dissolved. It lists each member and as much information as could be retrieved from pension hearings and other government documents as well as personal information if it could be found. This book is a must for folks who know or suspect that their ancestor was a member of this prestigious group.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A bit of family history.By M.B. RuskMy grandfather is in this book. Very informative.
