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Part memoir, part social and political commentary, this book contains sixteen essays in which Dan Rather provides his reflections of patriotism. The essays are grouped in five broad topics; Freedom (essays on “The Vote��, “Dissent�� and “The Press��), Community (essays on “Inclusion��, “Empathy��, and “Immigration��), Exploration (essays on “Science��, “Books��, and “The Arts��), Responsibility (essays on “The Environment��, “Public Education��, and “Service��), and Character (essays on “Audacity��, “Steady��, and “Courage��). He ends the book with a bonus essay on citizenship.

The tone of writing is generally positive but cautionary. I think it is fair to describe Dan Rather's views as being progressive and as a supporter to accurate news and history based on facts. He portrays of view of patriotism conducive to inclusion and unity while lamenting other interpretations that are exclusionary and divisive. He states his position without naming names of those he would probably consider bad examples of patriotism.