Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) outlines his vision for America’s path forward from political division in his new book, Stand.
In Stand, Booker takes readers through the nation’s past and present, highlighting Americans’ actions that embody the country’s core virtues and calling on the public to stand up.
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Throughout the book, Booker weaves together historical events, personal reflections, and his experiences to demonstrate shared ideals that can guide the country forward.
Booker argues that the 10 virtues that will allow the nation to “prevail” are agency, vulnerability, patriotism, truth, humility, community, creativity, perseverance, grace, and vision.
Each chapter delves into why Booker believes these attributes are needed at this moment, using history to provide instruction on adapting the virtues to today’s “crisis.”
The Washington Examiner obtained an early copy of Stand ahead of the release date.
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