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Shriver Kids Share Dad's War on Poverty

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The Shriver siblings, children of former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and Director of the Peace Corps, Sargent Shriver, have released their fathers long-lost memoir, We Called It a War: Lessons Learned from the Fight to End Poverty. The book, filled with stories of their fathers dedication to public service and his efforts to bridge divides, feels particularly relevant today as it emphasizes unity and healing over division.

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Shriver Kids Share Dad's War on Poverty

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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Shriver Kids Share Dad's War on Poverty. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's April 22nd, this is entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered stories from the spotlight. Sergeant Shriver's kids, Maria, Bobby, Tim, and Mark just put out their dad's long-lost memoir, called We Called It a War, Lessons Learned From The Fight, To End Poverty. They found the manuscript tucked away in his papers after he passed, and it dropped this Tuesday. It's all about his push to wipe out poverty, pack with stories from an inspirational leader who stood firm on his morals. As Kennedys buy marriage, Sergeant wed Eunice Kennedy, the family knows public service inside out. Sergeant started the Peace Corps, and Eunice launched the Special Olympics. Now the siblings are sharing this book to highlight how their dad bridged divides, bringing folks from all walks together around one table. Families everywhere deal with political clashes, and the Shriver say theirs is no exception. They stress loyalty and treating everyone with dignity, even at the dinner table. It's a real challenge, but they're grinding through it like any American crew.

The book feels spot on right now, focusing on healing the nation instead of splitting it up. Tim points out how Sergeant and uncles like Bobby and Teddy gave everything to public service, pushing healthcare and unity over division. It's a call to believe in each other and the country. Pick up We Called It a War, wherever books are sold, it's a timely reminder that the real fight is for all of us together.

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