250 Great Things about America - by Marcie Gourley (Paperback)

About the Book

250 Great Things About America is a keepsake book of inspiration and history, honoring 250 years of the great American story.

Book Synopsis

250 Great Things About America is a journey through the defining moments, people, and ideas that shaped the United States from its earliest days until today. From stories of courage of the first settlers to innovations that changed the world, from voices of faith and freedom to the everyday traditions that knit communities together, this book highlights the many ways America has grown and endured.

As America approaches its semiquincentennial--the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence--this book celebrates our nation's strengths, such as unity in diversity, freedom balanced with responsibility, and a belief in a higher purpose.

Blending history, inspiration, and storytelling, 250 Great Things About America is a celebration of resilience, faith, creativity, and unity, reminding readers that America's story is not finished, and each of us has a role in carrying its great legacy forward.

About the Author

Marcie Gourley is a licensed professional counselor with a master's degree in Professional Counseling, whose lifelong passion for history, America, and faith began in childhood. Her father often took her and her sisters to historical sites, graveyards, and political events, instilling in them a deep pride in their American heritage. That early love of history has grown into a calling to share the stories that shaped our nation and inspire future generations. Marcie and her husband, Ed, have five amazing adult children and continue to call Pennsylvania home. Marcie placed in the American Christian Fiction Writers' Genesis Contest as well as Susan May Warren's My Book Therapy Frasier contest. Marcie has served as ACFW Pennsylvania chapter coordinator and cofounded a women's ministry called Wonderfully Woven, for which she wrote articles, did radio spots and radio interviews, and spoke at various women's ministry events. Her writing, stories, and devotionals have been featured on radio programs and on college campuses in various parts of the country. Her clinical research on counseling is used in everyday life, as she focuses on clinical help, curriculum, and court reports.