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Last Best Hope: America in Crisis and Renewal

George Packer
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Last Best Hope: America in Crisis and Renewal

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021

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George Packer

Last Best Hope: America in Crisis and Renewal

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2020s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Last Best Hope: America in Crisis and Renewal by George Packer examines the divisions and challenges facing contemporary America, offering a historical perspective and potential pathways to national renewal. Packer highlights four narratives—Free America, Smart America, Real America, and Just America—describing how they influence society and proposing ideas for bridging divides and revitalizing the nation.

Informative

Contemplative

Challenging

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

3,117 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

George Packer's Last Best Hope: America in Crisis and Renewal receives praise for its incisive analysis of America's socio-political landscape and compelling narrative. Critics commend its clarity and urgency, yet some feel it oversimplifies complex issues. Overall, it is lauded for stimulating reflection on the nation's future.

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Who Should Read Last Best Hope: America in Crisis and Renewal?

A reader interested in Last Best Hope: America in Crisis and Renewal likely appreciates socio-political analysis and contemporary American issues. Similar works include How Democracies Die and Our Time Is Now, appealing to those keen on political renewal and history.

4.2

3,117 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2020s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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