Category — Book Review

This is an important book that should be read widely. Fulsom lays out the choices represented by the two political parties, assuming Republicans regain the courage of the convictions they espouse. It seems to this reviewer more than likely that the next election will be decisive: when we determine if the all consuming state will continue to take our money to buy our votes and our liberties, or the Founders’ vision will prevail.

If you’re a programmer or gamer type, Hello World is a book you’ll enjoy. One might be tempted to say that Hello World is a poor man’s Neal Stephenson novel, but that might connote some deficiency in the writing which does not exist. It’s only that this e-book is to be had for a pittance on Amazon.

Your Teacher Said What?! is a book worth reading despite its somewhat misleading title. Mr. Kernen disappointed by not establishing the bona fides for his title.

If you have an afternoon on your hands with a few hours to spare (and $0.99), The Route won’t disappoint. It’s a clever story and a lot of fun.

Orwell’s 1984 was written following WWII at about the mid-point of the 20th century. It was a book ahead of its time in many, many ways. From a pure science fiction perspective, it’s amazing how well it has held up almost as well as it’s power to terrify.

A Country of Vast Designs is written with a penetrating eye and a talent for animating long ago events, passions and personalities. Author Robert Merry uses his considerable skills as writer and historian to illuminate the presidency of James K. Polk. Merrry Writes, “Probably no other president presents such a chasm between actual accomplishment and popular recognition.”

Madison’s Metronome is an extremely honest and thorough assessment of Madison’s political theories as they relate to the construction of the United States federal system. The book is a “chips fall where they may” look at a remarkable mind.

James Best’s latest book, Principled Action provides an excellent analysis of the American Founding and what made it unique. However, it also provides considerable insight into the motivations of the current grass-roots movement for a return to constitutionalism. Thus Principled Action is 9 parts history and 1 part political philosophy.

The Tea Party – Three Principles is an interesting and well-written book. It is not a paean to the Tea Party intended to fortify members of the faithful. Rather it is an intellectual examination of the principles behind the movement.

The Founders’ Key is a deceptively modest book whose size belies its robust content. Its purpose, according to author, Larry P. Arnn, is to explain the connection between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. He refutes the arguments of Progressives who misinterpret the former and dismiss the latter as antiquated and irrelevant. Along the way, Arnn contrasts the principles that unite the two founding documents with the ideal that animates their critics.