National Service Bookshelf
Interested in learning more about national service? Find books about national service, categorized by topic, below.
History of National Service in America
by Steve Waldman
The story of the legislation that created the Corporation for National and Community Service and AmeriCorps.
by John Bridgeland
The story of civic engagement in America, from our founding to present, with a special emphases on national service.
by Shirley Sagawa
Stories of the impact of AmeriCorps members and a vision for national service.
Founding Stories
by Scott Stossel
A biography of Sargent Shriver, the creator of the Peace Corps and VISTA. Includes founding stories of both programs.
by Harris Wofford
Reflections by Harris Wofford of his time in the Kennedy administration, including helping to start the Peace Corps.
The Case for National Service
by Richard Danzig & Peter Szanton
A case for universal national service and an exploration of what it would look like.
by Charles Moskos
Proposal for a national service program for young people aged 18-23 from the 19
Reference Books
Edited by E.J. Dionne
Collection of articles by different authors about national service.
Edited by Ronald Eniclerico
Reader with pro and con articles by different authors about national service (originally designed for use in debate competitions).
by Amanda McBridge and Michael Sherraden
A comprehensive analysis of national service programs in different countries around the world.