Colossus

About the Book

COLOSSUS: The Meaning of America—The Spirit of a Nationhas been written to help educate and inspire twenty-fi rst century Americans regarding the basic values, principles, and objectives that defi ne the United States of America and guide its policies. It pays tribute to the strength and courage of the early Patriots, reintroduces the reader to the ideas and ideals of our Founding Fathers, and brings back many of the words spoken by our Presidents in their Inaugural Addresses. It continues by summarizing the characteristics of the nation, and challenges the reader to participate in a new “American Covenant and Commitment.” The book concludes with a chapter entitled “Godspeed America!”—a chapter that recognizes some of the nation’s great orators, major events, and inspiring anthems. The reader can expect to fi nd in this brief book encouragement, hope, and an opportunityto better understand, and serve, the great Republic that is the United States of America today.

About the Author

Author’s cover biography: Ernest Arlington Twain (obviously your author’s chosen pen name) was born and bred in the Midwest, from which part of this great nation of ours he acquired his somewhat conservative but at times rather liberal political views, his belief in God, his love of family and friends, his sense of humor (however “twisted” it may sometimes be), and a commitment to self-reliance and common sense. Somehow he managed to earn a Bachelor’s Degree, two Master’s Degrees, and a Ph.D. in psychology, which suggests of course that he spent entirely too much time in school. Of much greater importance is the pride he has regarding his two absolutely wonderful children (now adult) and their families. He currently resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, probably somewhat sun-damaged, but happy.