books: book of u.s ...     books:       Do the Right Thing: Inside the Movement That's Bringing Common Sense Back to America19 reviews Mike Huckabee Sentinel HC, 2008 Honest look at the past and hopeful look to the future I have come to find Mike Huckabee to be an honest and hopeful voice in the GOP and this book confirms that once again. Mike makes a strong case for the connection between morality and economics which is very important as there is a clear divide between social conservatives and fiscal conservatives. The truth is that both are necessary and a clear and consistent morality needs to be the ...             The 10 Big Lies About America: Combating Destructive Distortions About Our Nation16 reviews Michael Medved Crown Forum, 2008 As a pro-America Iranian, I'd like to recommend this book and thank America for her good deeds I am an Iranian living in Canada and as a pro-America individual, I'd like to express my gratitude to the American people who have done so much good for the world. In this book, Mr. Medved (host of his own radio show) dismantles the liberal lies one by one and makes a great example for those who would like to know the truth about the United States. This book is very well written, easy to read and ...             Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief25 reviews James M. McPherson Penguin Press HC, The, 2008 Superb but short work on the greatness of Lincoln's role as commander in chief A wonderful, brief look at how our nation's greatest President led the North's armed forces during the Civil War. Though it may cover territory other historians have mined in longer efforts, James M. McPherson's "Tried by War" is essential reading for those not extremely well versed in matters concerning the War Between the States. Having not read any Civil War history in a number of years, ...             The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream (Vintage)640 reviews Barack Obama Vintage, 2008 Clearly Sees the Whole Picture A close friend gave me this book last week as an early holiday gift and I can say now after reading it, it truly is a gift. I confess I did vote for Mr Obama because I felt he was the man to lead this country. After reading this book I am more convinced then ever. He paints his vsion beautifully on these pages and best of all clearly sees the whole picture. So inspiring...I am now hopeful and ...             Fleeced: How Barack Obama, Media Mockery of Terrorist Threats, Liberals Who Want to Kill Talk Radio, the ...182 reviews Dick Morris, Eileen Mcgann Harper, 2008 Truth vs. Liberal Media It is always good to study both sides of current issues.After reading Mr. Morris's book, I fear that the mindless masses who believed the print media and the big three TV news channels have been brain washed once again. The vicious circle of poorly educated people who tend to vote for personalities rather than purposeful politicians, the dumbing down of our schools led by leftwing teachers and ...             Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance332 reviews Barack Obama Three Rivers Press, 2004 A True American Story This was a very enjoyable read. I could not put it down. Not often are top political figures this transparent and offer such a naked glimpse into their personal thoughts and experiences.             American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House13 reviews Jon Meacham Random House, 2008 Excellent book on Old Hickory Many fine bits in here to say the least. Including Jackson's birth into dire poverty (how his mother was never the mistress of her own house); first meeting between Jackson and political rival John Quincy Adams in a reception thrown by the then US President. (Adams just barely defeated Jackson for president in 1824 but lost to him in 1828). There is also the rare early photo taken of Jackson in ...             I.O.U.S.A.: One Nation. Under Stress. In Debt.20 reviews Addison Wiggin, Kate Incontrera Wiley, 2008 Can't wait to see the film documentary DVD The powerful people interviewed in this book really astounded me. It is a case of 'what do we do now' after reading this book and essential reading to really understand how America got to its current financial turmoil today.             Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln377 reviews Doris Kearns Goodwin Simon & Schuster, 2006 Thank you for adding the voices of women to this book The thing I appreciated most about this book is that Goodwin allows us to experience the voices of women and the importance of the women around Lincoln, Chase, Seward, and Bates. Although it is changing, so much American history is delivered to us through the voices of men. Not only is this a great book about Lincoln's political genius, some that was new to me, but she highlights the role of ...             The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression155 reviews Amity Shlaes Harper Perennial, 2008 Best Read of 2008 Amity Shlaes has written a timely book that informs and intrigues. No politician, regardless of which side of the aisle they sit, is safe. I literally could not put The Forgotten Man down -- read like a novel. Learned a great deal more about the Great Depression and the widely misunderstood failed experiments of FDR's New Deal that led to big government and a 10 year period that we do not ...             The Revolution: A Manifesto725 reviews Ron Paul Grand Central Publishing, 2008 True Freedom! I wish everyone would listen to this. It talks about many differant areas that goverment interacts in our lives and the seen and unseen consequences. Dr. Paul is articulate in a way that most Conservatives are not. His insightfulness is inspiring to anyone I know that listens, because Freedom is a powerful message.             The Defining Moment: FDR's Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope39 reviews Jonathan Alter Simon & Schuster, 2007 Fascinating re-telling of FDR's rise The first 100 days of FDR's first administration are the focal point of this recently published work. Alter uses several chapters to re-introduce us to FDR the man, and also to provide background on the socio-economic situation in America at the time. Some of the more powerful insights show how Roosevelt's struggle with polio changed him from the sneering, privileged, upper class twit of his ...             The Great Crash of 192949 reviews John Kenneth Galbraith Mariner Books, 1997 The History of Now First published in 1954, this book is understandably piquing interest because of the current financial issues facing the United States and world. The causes of the 1929 crash do seem similar in many ways to the current issues of today in 2008. However, many circumstances are similar, as many are different. But also similar, there seems to be a rule about the phenomenon of Karma in ...             The Post-American World157 reviews Fareed Zakaria W. W. Norton, 2008 Not just a political book My major is in health science, but to study about world affairs is my passion, if you are someone close to my interest, this is one of the best book. the author is assumed one of the most intelligent person on the earth in International affairs, Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohanji and Condlina Rise used to take this guy's openion for international affairs, Being a comon man of India,I invite and ...             Traitor to His Class: The Privileged Life and Radical Presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt4 reviews H.W. Brands Doubleday, 2008 Master Historian's FDR Biography Receives Strong Reviews Franklin Roosevelt led the Allies to victory in World War Two after tackling the economic crisis of the Great Depression. This book by master historian H.W. Brands has received strong early reviews. (I will include my own review once I finish reading it.) KIRKUS REVIEWS said that this book "will likely be the go-to popular biography for quite some time... a thoroughly readable, scrupulously ...             The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court167 reviews Jeffrey Toobin Anchor, 2008 thank you for the book i sent the book to a friend who is in prison and he received it promptly and is enjoyin it very much.             I Am America (And So Can You!)430 reviews Stephen Colbert Grand Central Publishing, 2007 This was a great book! This was a great book! I highly recommend it! Have fun! [....] Merry Christmas!!!             Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning358 reviews Jonah Goldberg Doubleday, 2008 A review of the reviewers and the book itself! Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R22VLFU9U31HU7 My video about the book Liberal Fascism. [...]             The Wordy Shipmates63 reviews Sarah Vowell Riverhead Hardcover, 2008 Vowell Is A Historian's John Stewart Witty, droll, and insightful, she took on the early Massachusetts Bay Colony--the Puritans who settled Masschutsetts Bay--Salem, Boston, Cambridge, etcetera ten years after Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock--but puts what they wrote and did in the context of their time and what occurred before and after: from John Wycliffe's fourteen century English translation of the Bible to the present, ...             The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism131 reviews Andrew Bacevich Metropolitan Books, 2008 Extraordinary I purchased this book after seeing an interview with Dr. Bacevich on C-span. The insight provided by the author reveals the devious and often incompetent strategies and actions of our leaders throughout our history. Our propensity for using military might rather than diplomacy is outlined and has a much longer history than one might suspect. 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