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First published in 1985, Habits of the Heart continues to be one of the most discussed interpretations of modern American society, a quest for a democratic community that draws on our diverse civic and religious traditions. In a new preface, the authors relate the arguments of the book both to the current realities of American society and to the growing debate about the country's future. With this new edition, one of the most influential books of recent times takes on a new immediacy.

The jobs we work at each week, the money we struggle to make, and the people we live to please, don’t ever seem to be enough. Material things in life only fulfill us temporarily and will never help us become fully satisfied. When it comes to difficulties, we quickly learn that we aren’t even close to being equipped to deal with the major losses brought on by sudden tragedies. Sometimes it feels like there is no solid answer and that life leaves one big unanswered question; but there is an answer: Your why. The truth is: You were designed for a something greater.