The Vanishing “Shining City on a Hill” exposes the rising threats of polarization, disinformation and declining trust in institutions. Blending analysis, history and lived experience, Patrick R. Romain delivers a powerful call for renewed civic responsibility — and a warning that the nation’s future depends on the choices its citizens make now.
Patrick R. Romain has over 35 years of experience in financial risk management, having served in senior global roles at various leading financial services firms. From 2011 to 2015, Patrick founded and served as the editor-in-chief of The Weekly Leaf, a digital news platform. He graduated from Harvard College with a bachelor’s in government and …
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The U.S. liberal democratic capitalist system has fallen short of its pronouncements. This is evident in the notable challenges faced by the middle class, whose economic and social conditions have deteriorated, leading to discontent, apathy, and a decline in public trust in the country’s key institutions. Moreover, the United States has experienced a decline in …
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The Vanishing ‘Shining City on a Hill’ is a call to action to reverse the political dysfunction infecting the nation, and to address the socio economic conditions that are adversely impacting the lives of middle class Americans. ISBN 13 (SOFT): 9781665781633ISBN 13 (HARD): 9781665781657ISBN 13 (eBook): 9781665781640ISBN 13 (audiobook): 9781665781640
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