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The point of it all, a lifetime of great loves and endeavors, Charles Krauthammer ; edited by Daniel Krauthammer

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The point of it all

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Charles Krauthammer ; edited by Daniel Krauthammer

a lifetime of great loves and endeavors

In his decades of work as America's preeminent political commentator, Charles Krauthammer elevated the opinion column to a form of art. Whether writing about statecraft and foreign policy or reflecting on more esoteric topics such as baseball, spaceflight and medical ethics, Krauthammer was beloved not only for his penetrating wit and insight but also for his ability to identify the hidden moral truths that animate our politics and culture. This new collection, which Krauthammer composed before his death in June 2018, features the columns, speeches and unpublished writings that showcase the best of his original thought and his last, enduring words on the state of American politics, the nature of liberal democracy and the course of world history. For longtime readers and newcomers alike, The Point of It All is a timely demonstration of what it means to cut through the noise of petty politics with clarity, integrity and intellectual fortitude. It is a reminder that anyone with an open and honest mind can grapple deeply with the most urgent questions in politics and in life