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Dorie McCullough Lawson

Biography

Dorie McCullough Lawson

Dorie McCullough Lawson is David McCullough’s daughter and worked with him for nearly three decades. She is the author of three previous books, including POSTERITY: LETTERS OF GREAT AMERICANS TO THEIR CHILDREN.

Dorie McCullough Lawson

Books by Dorie McCullough Lawson

History Matters
written by David McCullough, edited by Dorie McCullough Lawson and Michael Hill - Essays, History, Nonfiction, Political Science

HISTORY MATTERS brings together selected essays by beloved historian David McCullough, written at different points over the course of his long career but all focused on the subject of his lifelong passion: the importance of history in understanding our present and future. The book is a tribute to a master historian and offers fresh insights into McCullough’s enduring interests and writing life. McCullough highlights the importance of character in political leaders, with Harry Truman and George Washington serving as exemplars of American values like optimism and determination. He shares his early influences, from the books he cherished in his youth to the people who mentored him. He also pays homage to those who inspired him, such as writer Paul Horgan and painter Thomas Eakins, illustrating the diverse influences on his writing as well as the influence of art.