An instant New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller Bestselling author and cofounder of the Carlyle Group David M. Rubenstein explores the story of America as a grand experiment in democracy, culture, innovation, and ideas through captivating conversations with celebrated American icons. Hailed as “the right book at the right time” by Tom Brokaw and “a stirring reminder” by Katie Couric, The American Experiment features inspiring and informative interviews with: KEN BURNSHENRY LOUIS GATES JRJON MEACHAMWALTER ISAACSONDAVID McCULLOUGHWYNTON MARSALISBILLIE JEAN KINGRITA MORENO The American Experiment reveals the setbacks, invention, ingenuity, and social movements that continue to shape our vision of what America is—and what it can be.