
The Book
A Vital Tool for the Engaged Citizen
If you want be a part of the critical effort to build a better America, then Dream of a Nation is for you.
A vital tool for building our future, this work is both eye-opening and inspiring. Alice Walker sums it up well in her assertion that “Dream of a Nation offers hundreds of ideas and examples of how smart, committed, and daring we can be.” Offering a laser-focus on solutions, Dream of a Nation restores faith that we can solve our current looming environmental, economic and societal challenges.
Over three years in the making and with contributions from more than 60 pioneering visionaries and organizations, a comprehensive path forward is presented across a range of key issues including: Building an Equitable and Green Economy, Waging Peace, Strengthening Community , Media Reform, People-Centered Government, Ending Poverty, and much more. It is everyday citizens who make this nation great and the critical information found in Dream of a Nation empowers you with what you need to be an agent of change.
100% of the proceeds support over 60 organizations and leaders within the civil society movement.
A perfect gift. A wonderful educational resource. A way to give back.
The content is applicable to readers of varying political persuasions and the material comes alive through four-color authentic images, and accessible graphics and illustrations. Contributors include: (Click links below to see samples of the look and feel of the book!)
- Alice Walker
- Vice President Gore
- Time 100 Visionary Geoffrey Canada
- Bioneers Founder Kenny Ausubel
- NASA Astronaut Jerry Linenger
- Frances Moore Lappé
- Common Cause
- New America Foundation
- United for a Fair Economy
- The Bipartisan Bridge
- Citizen Effect
- Veterans for Peace
- (and nearly 50 more)
Book Data
Edited by Tyson Miller
Designed by Kelly Spitzner
Foreword by Paul Hawken
Closing by Alice Walker
Full List of Contributors
ISBN: 9780615482262
Format: Paperback w/ French flaps
Release Date: October 15, 2011
Book Art: Full-color throughout
Number of Pages: 446
Dimensions: 8-1/4 x 10-1/4
Publisher: SEE Innovation
Distributor: Chelsea Green




