IWSC Book Club: The Greatest Sentence Ever Written

Introducing the Indivisible West Suburban Chicago book club! In honor of our nation’s 250th birthday, we’ll read and discuss “The Greatest Sentence Ever Written,” by famed biographer Walter Isaacson. This brisk read is the story behind the sentence in the Declaration of Independence that begins, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal …” From the publisher’s summary: “Drafted by Thomas Jefferson and edited by Benjamin Franklin and John Adams, this line lays the foundation for the American Dream and defines the common ground we share as a nation. … Readers will gain a fresh appreciation for how it was drafted to inspire unity, equality, and the enduring promise of America. With clarity and insight, (Isaacson) reveals not just the power of these words but describes how, in these polarized times, we can use them to restore an appreciation for our common values.”