With more than 2,000 five-star reviews, readers are raving over this powerful speech to America crafted from the words of the Founding Fathers. The passion of the reviewers jumps off the page ("This book nearly made me stand up and cheer!" - "Absolutely BEAUTIFUL" - "I was in tears, just in the prologue!") and captures the heart-felt response to this one-of-a-kind tapestry of the Founders' words. Described as the American narrative, this compelling work is not only The #1 National Bestseller on America's Founding, it is also the much-needed rebuttal to all who would tear down the Founding Fathers of our nation. The continued relevance of the Founders' words-as revealed in this unique, meticulously crafted work-is a clarion call to defend our natural rights that will both stun readers and leave them celebrating America."I was not disappointed in the least! The book is written as a speech to the nation, composed of the actual words spoken or written by many of the Founding Fathers and a few others … This book will move those that are thrilled with the history of our great nation, and give courage to stand against the tide wishing to drown our incredible history with undue criticism and scandal. This book will renew your love of how our country came to be, the benefits we derived from these great men and their lofty ideals, the promise of a new nation conceived in liberty." -P. CreeryAuthor Steven Rabb gives depth to the current conversation and ongoing debate about America's founding ideals, beginning the book with a modern-day telling of the Founding Fathers at Independence Hall, reunited once again to debate the speech they must write to save America today. Their resulting work is the rest of the book, The Founders' Speech to a Nation in Crisis, a fast-paced read that moves from one themed chapter to the next, taking on current topics that range from: The God-given Natural Rights of ManReligious LibertyThe Rule of LawFreedom of SpeechThe Right to Propertyand the Continuing Threat of Tyranny.In The Founders' Speech, Mr. Rabb has created a masterfully presented work and a single source of "best of" quotes that has quickly become a beloved nightstand fixture that will be cherished and shared for generations to come. Readers who add this timely book to their shelves will gain a deepened understanding of the God-given rights of man, along with the virtues and duties required in a people who seek to retain them."The unity of this book is powerful, but the most impressive aspect of the book is the fact that the figures who arose from the enlightenment saw precisely the kinds of challenges which we face today." -Richard B. Schwartz, Professor of English, The University of MissouriRead less
