For the month of December, we are going to talk about our work in literacy. Each Friday, we are going to post a photo of a notable City Year community member getting caught reading!
This week, we caught our CEO and co-founder Michael Brown reading in his office.
What are you reading?
The Time of Our Lives: A Conversation About America, by Tom Brokaw. It’s about the American dream and American values. Brokaw talks about what we need to do to keep America great and ensure that the American dream is something that can be attained by all.
What do you like about it?
As a person who has covered American events for generations, Brokaw has a unique and insightful view of America. The book is hopeful, and has a vision for how we can ensure that Americans from all different backgrounds can succeed. It calls for harnessing “the volunteer spirit within the American character” for civic engagement and service. That is so important in our country right now—there are pressing problems that national service can help solve.
Why is reading important?
I read to gain access to new ideas, to feed my desire for knowledge and to learn. I read to be inspired and to find more ways to put great ideas into practice at City Year. And of course, I read for fun—there’s nothing better than a good book.
