Liberty and duty, freedom and responsibility. That's deal." John W. Gardner' life was dedicated to revitalizing the American Dream and in "Living, Leading and the American Dream "he lays out what it truly means to be a leader in our society. It is a call to action for business leaders, civic leaders and concerned citizens to step up and take action to create the world in which we want to live. Moving from the personal to the community to the society, the essays and speeches collected in this transformational volume define Gardner's unique vision on the individual and the greater good. A vision founded on Gardner's belief that we as a people want freedom— freedom at home and a world in which freedom is possible.