The Flag, the Cross, and the Station Wagon

In this thought-provoking mini-memoir, Bill McKibben reflects on his lifetime of experience and shifting perceptions of American patriotism, faith, and prosperity. Through a blend of personal history and contemporary scholarship, he explores the complex issues of racial and economic inequality, religious influence, and environmental challenges that America faces today. Despite a scrutinizing look at the past and present, McKibben offers a message of hope and questions the possibility of reclaiming the core ideals of his youth for a more just future.