The day was June 12, 1987. President Ronald Reagan stood in front of the Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin and uttered these crucial and historic words: “General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization: Come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev,Continue reading “The Rebellion of Ronald Reagan – James Mann (2009)”
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AVENUE OF SPIES – Alex Kershaw (2015)
My introduction to Alex Kershaw took place several years ago as I poured over his excellent book, The Longest Winter. Kershaw is back again with another historical gem, Avenue of Spies. The book chronicles the life and legacy of Sumner Jackson and his wife, Toquette. These brave people joined the French in their pushback againstContinue reading “AVENUE OF SPIES – Alex Kershaw (2015)”
THE REBELLION OF RONALD REAGAN – James Mann (2009)
The day was June 12, 1987. President Ronald Reagan stood in front of the Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin and uttered these crucial and historic words: “General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization: Come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev,Continue reading “THE REBELLION OF RONALD REAGAN – James Mann (2009)”
RUSH REVERE AND THE BRAVE PILGRIMS – Rush Limbaugh (2013)
Most people know him as the conservative radio talk show host. And most people have an opinion about him. Many Americans love Rush Limbaugh. Liberals and social progressives can’t stand him. But everyone should appreciate what he’s trying to accomplish in Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims. Limbaugh’s newest book is designed for children asContinue reading “RUSH REVERE AND THE BRAVE PILGRIMS – Rush Limbaugh (2013)”
YOUNG STALIN – Simon Sebag Monteriore (2007)
The Hebrew Scriptures paint a clear portrait in the book of Proverbs that promise wisdom for the prudent and suffering for the foolish: “Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm” (Proverbs 13:20, ESV). Josef Vissarionovich Djugashvili, the man whom the world recognizes as Joseph Stalin chose theContinue reading “YOUNG STALIN – Simon Sebag Monteriore (2007)”
Veritas et Lux 