We Gather Together - A Nation Divided, a President in Turmoil, and a Historic Campaign to

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Last Castle and The Girls of Atomic City comes the fascinating story of America’s national day of thanks and of the tenacious and inspiring Sarah Josepha Hale, a nineteenth-century woman who made establishing this holiday her life’s mission--one brought to fruition by the wise support of Abraham Lincoln. Sarah Josepha Hale, a crusading writer and editor, created the original lifestyle brand during a challenging time in American history. Then as now, finding blessings, however big or small, could often feel like an insurmountable task. But seeking reasons to be grateful in difficult moments is precisely when it is most valuable--and most ennobling. Bestselling writer Denise Kiernan gives us the unexpected history behind Hale’s thirty-year quest for a national celebration of Thanksgiving, with a rich narrative rooted in Civil War America. Once again readers will marvel at Kiernan’s keen gift for bringing history to life. With compelling asides on humankind’s longstanding practice of thanksgivings and harvest festivals, scenes from the front lines of battle, and a diverse cast of historical characters, Kiernan presents a fresh, intriguing take on the evolution of what is arguably America’s favorite holiday. From George Washington’s first-ever presidential Thanksgiving proclamation up through modern-day research into the power of gratitude, We Gather Together illuminates and inspires, reminding us that humanity’s unceasing search for grace has strong historical precedence and modern-day resonance.

Product details

• Authors: Denise Kiernan, Kiernan Denise
• Publisher: Dutton Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9780593183250
• ISBN: 978-0-593-18325-0
• No. of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 147 mm x 217 mm x 28 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; USA, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Civics & Citizenship, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), HISTORY / United States / 19th Century, HISTORY / Women, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Women in Politics, c 1800 to c 1900, Social and cultural history, United States of America, USA, Gender studies: women, History of the Americas, Civil rights & citizenship, Gender studies: women and girls, Civics and citizenship