{"product_id":"happy-semiquincentennial-america-250-reasons-why-america-is-still-worth-celebrating-9781510784277","title":"Happy Semiquincentennial, America!: 250 Reasons Why America Is Still Worth Celebrating","description":"\u003cb\u003eIt's America's 250th birthday! Here are 250 reasons to celebrate this land of the free and the brave.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Let's hear a round of thunderous applause for America's semiquincentennial! (Or maybe a reluctant and sarcastic slow clap from you cynics in the crowd.) Sure our beloved nation is far from perfect. From sea to shining sea there are still challenges to meet and opportunities we have overlooked. But hey. Look how far we've come in just 250 years! We've added 37 states and there are currently 130 times as many Americans as there was in 1776. Population growth is good, right? We've hired 47 presidents, admittedly some better than others. And then there is corn on the cob, Route 66, Philly cheesesteaks, Wrigley Field, greasy spoon diners, SPAM. Are you smiling yet? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In these pages you'll find a pinch of nostalgia, a dash of travelogue, a burst of patriotism, and even a challenge for all Americans to cherish this country and . . . maybe do better. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Whether you're a progressive, a conservative, or refuse to be labeled, we invite you to celebrate America's semiquincentennial. Join us for a much-needed healthy dose of optimism, a dash of silliness, and proof positive that America is still the place you want to call home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jay Payleitner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Regnery Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 7.10w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781510784277\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJay Payleitner\u003c\/b\u003e has sold more than half million books including the bestselling \u003ci\u003e52 Things Kids Need from Dad\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Jesus Dare, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhat if God Wrote Your Bucket List?\u003c\/i\u003e He has been a guest multiple times on \u003ci\u003eThe Harvest Show\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e100 Huntley Street\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMoody Radio\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBuilding Relationships with Gary Chapman\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCornerstone TV\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFocus on the Family\u003c\/i\u003e. Jay and his high school sweetheart, Rita, live in the Chicago area where they've raised five great kids, loved on ten foster babies, and are cherishing grandparenthood.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Jay Payleitner \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47711973605533,"sku":"9781510784277","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_133cd604-602b-44fe-a49e-01eab4340d08.jpg?v=1773170844","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/happy-semiquincentennial-america-250-reasons-why-america-is-still-worth-celebrating-9781510784277","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}