01568cam a2200265 4500 133562312 TxAuBib 20090128120000.0 080929s2008||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9780061349515 0061349518 (OCoLC)259152020 IEB IEB IEB TxAuBib Gerson, Michael J. Heroic conservatism : why Republicans need to embrace America's ideals (and why they deserve to fail if they don't) / Michael J. Gerson. 1st pbk. ed. New York : HarperOne, 2008. 302 p. ; 22 cm. Includes index. -- Journalist and speechwriter Gerson uses his own experiences in the upper tier of the Bush White House to show why America needs a conservatism that is heroic in its aspirations--including "compassionate conservative" proposals to confront global AIDS, combat poverty in America, and promote human rights and dignity abroad--initiatives that Gerson fought for during his time in government. Gerson has a unique ability to frame complex issues in a way that both challenges and inspires, and here he delivers a new manifesto for the Republican Party and a memoir of a history-shaping Presidency.--From publisher description. 20090129. B&T 2008/11 $15.95. Republican Party (U.S. : 1854) History 21st century. Conservatism United States. United States Politics and government 2001-