These Truths
A History of the United States
Jill Lepore
Explore the American past through a new lens with this groundbreaking history book. Renowned author Jill Lepore places truth itself at the heart of the nation's story, examining its three founding ideas of political equality, natural rights, and sovereignty of the people. But has America lived up to these truths? Lepore takes a deep dive into the state of politics, slavery, inequality, and technology. Engaging and thought-provoking, this book will forever alter your understanding of American history.
Publish Date
2019-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
2019-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2018
Goodreads Rating
4.4
ISBN
9780393357424
Recommendations
7
Recommendations
2019-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
I loved the book and hope lots of people read it. In keeping with its title, it’s the most honest account of the American story I’ve ever read, and one of the most beautifully written. – source2020-04-27T21:14:53.000Z
Highly recommend reading These Truths by Jill Lepore. It’s a fascinating and thought provoking read that takes us from Columbus to President Trump and helped me to better understand how we got to where we are today. Maybe my favorite American History book!!! #greatbooks – source2020-08-18T16:10:08.000Z
Loved, and recommend, this book on U.S. history by Jill Lepore:
These Truths: A History of the United States – source2018-12-13T00:00:00.000Z
If a genie granted me some wishes, one of them would be to write as cleanly and carefully as Jill Lepore. This is the general history of the United States that you both want and need. Lepore is your dream tour guide to navigate the shining moments and the worst warts of this country’s past. Buy and read this book. – source2020-11-13T00:11:43.000Z
Oh man. This is taking rate my room into slightly creepy territory. But yes, I do love those books. – source2019-05-08T22:16:02.000Z
Jill LePore’s book These Truths is brilliant, but I highly recommend the audiobook that she narrates with such verve and personality. I really love it. – source