On The Shelf – Big Books – The Constitution Of The United States – 9/9/2018

For my Big Books series, I thought this would be a pretty decent place to start – particularly in an election year.  I strongly believe that every person in this country should have a copy of the Constitution and I’ve had one in my library for years – every since my time in Law School.

There are few things more frustrating or disappointing to me than to hear fellow Americans talk about the U.S. Constitution or make assertions about their Constitutional rights when it’s obvious by what they say that they’ve never actually read the document.

The U.S. Constitution is not a lengthy document but it is the foundation upon which this country was and continues to be built.  It deserves a place in any American’s Library and it demands to be read.  Not only do I have a copy, I’ve purchased and gifted copies to both of my children in hopes that they’ll someday read it and understand it as well.  I’d strongly recommend it to all.

Oh…and I wouldn’t stop there.  If you have the appetite, this neat little series of books also includes:

The Declaration Of Independence

The Bill Of Rights

The Articles Of Confederation

The Gettysburg Address

The Emancipation Proclamation

George Washington’s Farewell Address

George Washington’s Rules Of Civility & Decent Behavior

Thomas Paine’s Common Sense

Benjamin Franklin’s Book Of Virtues

They’re all important and interesting but the two that are truly critical are The Constitution and The Bill Of Rights.  Please buy them and read them.  It doesn’t actually take much time and they represent your birthright as Americans.