Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Lessons From History

Join us for a lively and thought-provoking discussion of Jill Lepore’s We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution. This book is controversial because it argues the Constitution “doesn’t work at all anymore,” largely due to the near impossibility of amendments today. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply curious about the nation’s founding principles, this conversation offers fresh insights and engaging perspectives in a welcoming, intellectually curious group. There are no prerequisites for joining this group’s discussions other than curiosity about history. Each session will be led by a different member of our decadeslong group. The discussions will be fully interactive, offering a unique opportunity to gain insights and perspectives from people of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Lepore’s book, We the People is available in hardcover and for a Kindle. For the hardcover version, look for ISBN: 978-1-63149-608-0.

SCHEDULE:
October 5: Introduction–Chapter 3 (pages 1–152)

October 19: Chapters 4–7 (pages 155–315)

November 2: Chapters 8–10 (pages 317–429)

November 16: Chapter 11–Epilogue (pages 431–581)

November 30: Discussion of the book as a whole

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