Richard Dreyfuss Receives 'America's Promise' Award

Richard Dreyfuss Receives 'America's Promise' Award

NEW YORK, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Award Winner Richard Dreyfuss received the first annual "America's Promise" award from Illumine Press at the launch party for "America the Beautiful" by the late philosopher Sri Chinmoy.

Mr. Dreyfuss was honored for his pioneering work in promoting civics in the American classroom.

"There is no greater privilege than to be a part of a democratic government," Mr. Dreyfuss said. "But it's one we often take for granted. We must not only educate our children to become smart individuals, but ones engaged in our political system. Their future is the future of our country."

"America the Beautiful" is Illumine Press's first publication. It includes an introduction from Professor James Basker of Columbia University and President of the Gilder Lehrman Institute. Professor Basker joined Mr. Dreyfuss, Professor Jeanne Theoharis of CUNY Brooklyn and Seth Andrew of Democracy Prep Charter School for a passionate discussion on American education.

"America the Beautiful", it has been written, "almost inspires jealousy and guilt. To see America's gifts afresh makes it clear that Americans often take these blessings for granted. This book would be a great addition to the library of anyone who loves history or politics. And it's the perfect balance for the many books published today that focus on where America has gone wrong. As Chinmoy says, 'America has bad qualities, true, but American principles are absolutely divine.'" [Foreword Reviews]

The author, Sri Chinmoy (1931-2007), was a noted philosopher, peace advocate, athlete and humanitarian. His work received praise from Senators, Congressmen and US Presidents in addition to world leaders such as President Mikhail Gorbachev and President Nelson Mandela. America is wealth.

"America is heart. America is sacrifice. Before long in America, hopefully, there will shine forth the world's collective soul," writes Sri Chinmoy.

The event was hosted in the Penthouse of the Greenwich Club in Manhattan, a stylish luxury living establishment in the Financial District.

Illumine Press is dedicated to providing cohesive and constructive viewpoints on current events. "America the Beautiful" was published not to promote division, but to explore commonalities that we all share as Americans. It is available at fine bookstores nationwide and online at Amazon.com.

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