Pulitzer Prize winner David McCullough on History

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Pulitzer Prize winner David McCullough on the importance of History in today’s curriculum (Boston, 8/7/07)

Dogwood


2009 Christy Award winner!
In the small town of Dogwood, West Virginia, Karin has buried her shattered dreams by settling for a faithful husband whose emotional distance from her deep passions and conflicts leaves her isolated. Loaded with guilt, she tries to raise three small children and “do life” the best she can. Will returns to Dogwood intent on pursuing the only woman he has ever loved—only to find there is far more standing in his way than lost years in prison. The secrets of Will and Karin’s past begin to emerge through Danny Boyd, a young boy who wishes he hadn’t survived the tragedy that knit those two together as well as tore them apart. The trigger that will lay their pain bare and force them to face it rather than flee is the unlikely figure of Ruthie Bowles, a withered, wiry old woman who leads Karin so deep into her anger against God that it forces unexpected consequences.

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DukeofWilmington says:
November 29, 2007 at 8:09 pm

I love McCullough! Good stuff!

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nettepigefugl says:
August 20, 2008 at 1:56 am

Mr. McCoullough, you are an inspiration and your voice alone makes me stop to listen! You are telling me a story. Thank you for all you do and for the wonderful way you make history come alive.

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theredwheelbarrow says:
October 16, 2008 at 8:10 pm

He makes me want to be a better person. What an amazing writer and speaker.

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Jubilo1 says:
January 15, 2009 at 3:23 am

A splendid American !

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jeromemelt says:
March 12, 2009 at 3:40 am

I think David McCullough is the greatest living American. Unbelievable guy, and if you see him on the street, he’ll actually talk to you.

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jordanwinston says:
April 13, 2009 at 9:11 am

Thank you indeed Mr. McCullough. What a terrific storyteller.

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web2gold says:
June 19, 2009 at 1:09 am

He is an inspiration to all people on the value of education and history.

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PGY2J says:
November 16, 2009 at 11:39 pm

History is my favorite subject and David makes me crave it more, great role model.

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obeyThem says:
November 26, 2009 at 3:28 am

He’s truly an American treasure–God bless him always!

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paradiddle1 says:
September 20, 2010 at 4:10 pm

It is truly an amazing individual who can make someone else want to be the best that they can be! Every time I listen to Mr. McCullough I am inspired and moved to try harder and dream bigger than before! Thank you David!!

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mojorisingyou says:
October 16, 2010 at 6:30 pm

Well Said!

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canadarox14 says:
December 16, 2010 at 9:29 pm

What a great historian. I firmly believe that history doesn’t teach us anything until we apply it, and I’m glad that McCullough makes the application of history a priority. Good for him.

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ronleon62 says:
March 18, 2011 at 12:21 am

David McCullough is a national treasure!!

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