Washington's God Religion, Liberty, and the Father of Our Country [Paperback]

InWashington's GodMichael Novak-one of America's leading neoconservative pundits-and his daughter, Jana, uncover George Washington's religious life. Finally the record is set straight on the most thoroughly misunderstood aspect of Washington's life. The Novaks focus on Washington's strong trust in divine Providence and see this belief as providing the unifying narrative to his monumental life.

Michael Novak, a former U.S. ambassador, has served under Democratic and Republican administrations. He is the author ofBelief and Unbelief,The Spirit of Democratic Capitalism, and many other books. His essays and reviews have been published in theNew York Times Magazine,National Review, and many others. He presently holds the George Frederick Jewett Chair in Religion, Philosophy, and Public Policy at the American Enterprise Institute. Mr. Novak lives with his family in Washington, D.C.Jana Novakis a writer and poet and is the co-author ofTell Me Why: A Father Answers His Daughter's Questions About God. She lives in Washington, D.C.