“In Light and Liberty, Eric Petersen has gathered together
a volume of Thomas Jefferson's writings which are at once
deeply spiritual and practical. This inspirational book
has the potential to capture the imagination and
energize the present-day world to dream great dreams
and to do good deeds.”

- Archbishop Desmond Tutu
May 10th, 2004

Welcome

Light and Liberty is the book of inspiration that Thomas Jefferson never wrote, although every word here is his. Editor Eric S. Petersen, after extensive study of Jefferson's reports, state papers, speeches, and twenty thousand letters, has elegantly woven together thirty-four concise essays of profound wisdom on how to lead a meaningful life, as individuals and in our life as a nation.

Upcoming Appearances

Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 11:00 AM, Oddi, University of Iceland, Room 101, Reykjavik, Iceland: Eric will offer a lecture entitled "Thomas Jefferson Today" followed by a panel discussion.

Saturday, September 20, 2008, Bartow-Pell Museum, New York
Eric will speak about Thomas Jefferson's vision from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Location: 895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park, The Bronx, NY, (718) 885-1461. Admission free.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008, Westport Rotary Club, Connecticut:
Eric will offer a lunchtime presentation on Thomas Jefferson to the Rotarians.

At Jefferson's Taper:

Questions that Thomas Jefferson thought a candidate for public office ought to face from an enlightened citizenry:
Is he honest?
Is he capable?
Is he faithful to the Constitution?
Is he a friend of peace, and of economy in the public expense?