A Nation’s Apology,

A People’s Healing

Book cover titled 'Sincerely, America: Confronting the Shadow of a Nation Longing to Heal' by Benjamin John Lee featuring a black and white image of the Statue of Liberty with a tear streaming down its face and the American flag in the background.
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America has always been a nation of contradictions—built on the ideals of freedom and equality, yet scarred by injustice and betrayal. Dreaming of greatness, yet stumbling under the weight of its own failings.

Sincerely, America is a collection of heartfelt letters written in the voice of the nation itself—letters of apology, empathy, and reflection to those who have carried the heaviest burdens of its choices. From veterans and marginalized communities to forgotten generations and even to the very ideals on which it was founded, these letters do not justify or excuse. They take responsibility. They grieve. They seek to heal.

This book is not a history lesson, though history echoes through its pages. It is not a manifesto, though it carries a vision for the future. It is an invitation to listen, to reflect, and to imagine what it means to move forward together.

Both intimate and expansive— Sincerely, America reminds us that nations, like people, can only grow by confronting their mistakes with honesty and courage. These letters are written for all those who have felt unseen, unheard, or forgotten—and for all who still believe in the power of redemption.