The Great American Handbook: What You Can Do for Your Country, Today and Every Day

This is a book that deserves an eye-level center-of-shelf position on your library wall. It's a magic pill for the heartburn that grows when "how does the government do that" questions pop into your brain and you simply don't want to fight through any web site that ends in .gov. Additionally, it turns out to be not just a factual reference but a great read and a true page turner. Remember your old High School Civics classes? Probably not because you slept through them. You won't sleep in the middle of this book! Cheri Sicard is a skilled writer (as fans of the highly reguarded web sites fabulousfoods.com and fabuloustravel.com will attest) who presents the facts in an easy-to-follow progression that flows naturally and succinctly. This is a must buy book!

I'm a Senior Citizen who recieved this book as a gift. it was very easy to read. I learned many things about this country I did not know-to be involved you must be informed. I learned how to research information and get involved. It helped me immensly in discussions about our country and political views. I feel that my conversations are backed with educated fact.(I love having the information edge) Easy to read, lots of good solid information, a great gift to give. I have given several and they all have been received, discussed as a great book for informed and mis-informed older folks.

I read Cheri's new book, 'The Great American Handbook' and I think it is a book we all should have. I was born in the United States and took all the required courses in high school and college -- and yet I learned some things I did NOT know and can use in my career and personal life. This is a great reference book, too, for kids and adults... especially helpful as a homework reference.

Cheri Sicard shows us how we can do thison a daily basis. Her bookis one to stick in your back pocket, to keep on your desk orthrow in your backpack...but don't let it just sit there. Highlight it! Use it as a reference, and most of all, take on the challange to "Be involved, Be informed and Celebrate". She's broken the book down into these threeareas, and when you are finished reading it you will never haveto wonder "What can I do for my country today?", because shehas given you a handbook that will guide you, give you purposeand help you educate those around you. You'll discover sourcesonline and offline to help you understand our government andto get assistance. You will find out how to volunteer, how tosend a letter to our troops, how to understand the electoralcollege (admit it-not many of us do!), plus you'll find all fourverses of our national anthem and many, many more practicalresources to assist you in helping the country. As a parent,I especially appreciated the resources for kids, and the fun,but educational ideas Sicard gives for families.

The Great American Handbook is a primer for anyone wanting to learn more about our great country. It is not only well written but it contains a wealth of information about what you can do for your country and how to become a patriot while doing it. There are chapters on Getting Involved, Being Informed and American Celebrations. Think of this book as an "owners manual" for the USA. Every household in America will benefit from owning this book.