David Gergen says it's time for new American leadership. As a political advisor who served four presidential administrations, Gergen has a perspective on the White House that's unrivaled in the political world. Gergen wrote his new book, "Hearts Touched with Fire," to advise the next generation of political leaders. Maybe that will include you! In President Truman's words, "Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers."

List of books mentioned:

Hearts Touched with Fire by David Gergen

Lincoln at Gettysburg by Garry Wills

The Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell

The March of Folly by Barbara Tuchman

King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table by Roger Lancelyn Green

Churchill: Walking with Destiny by Andrew Roberts

To Marry and to Meddle by Martha Waters

Flying Solo by Linda Holmes

Maine Beer: Brewing in Vacationland by Josh Christie

Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey

Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey

One Morning in Maine by Robert McCloskey

Letters of EB White by EB White (Revised)

Charlotte's Web by EB White

Stuart Little by EB White

Sigh, Gone by Phuk Tron

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