Literary Group AM The Greatest Sentence Ever Written

The Greatest Sentence Ever Written by Walter Isaacson

To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, Walter Isaacson takes readers on a fascinating deep dive into the creation of one of history’s most powerful sentences, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” Isaacson unpacks its genius, word by word, illuminating the then-radical concepts behind it. Readers will gain a fresh appreciation for how it was drafted to inspire unity, equality, and the enduring promise of America. 

We will break out into smaller groups to make sure everyone gets a chance to voice their brilliant takes, hot opinions, and character rants. We ask that you have read the book so that you can fully participate in the discussion.

We will discuss recommending and selecting books that we will read for 2027.

If you would like to bring snacks to this meeting, please email Diane Butler (scubagirlDiane@gmail.com).