The true story of one man's reluctant but relentless war against the invaders of his country.A quiet; wealthy plantation owner; Jack Hinson watched the start of the Civil War with disinterest. Opposed to secession and a friend to Union and Confederate commanders alike; he did not want a war. After Union soldiers seized and murdered his sons; placing their decapitated heads on the gateposts of his estate; Hinson could remain indifferent no longer. He commissioned a special rifle for long-range accuracy; he took to the woods; and he set out for revenge. This remarkable biography presents the story of Jack Hinson; a lone Confederate sniper who; at the age of 57; waged a personal war on Grant's army and navy. The result of 15 years of scholarship; this meticulously researched and beautifully written work is the only account of Hinson's life ever recorded and involves an unbelievable cast of characters; including the Earp brothers; Jesse James; and Nathan Bedford Forrest.
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73 of 78 people found the following review helpful. Personal and PowerfulBy Rev. Scott Garber; author of the upcoming White as SinOne Sunday I stood in the church vestibule greeting congregants as they exited. One man complimented me on the sermon and then asked this somewhat unusual question: “How long do you think it took to prepare that?â€â€œFifty years;†I told him. That was my age at the time.The best messages have to steep for a while; and clearly the message of America’s Original Sin has been steeping for quite some time. In fact; a few months ago; Jim Wallis told me that this was the book he’s always wanted to write. I believe he’s been writing it all his life. It’s only now; in the fullness of time; that we’re getting to read it.This book lays bare the facts about white America’s moral responsibility for this country’s racial dysfunction. These facts are not really in dispute but are nevertheless largely ignored by white Christians. Not any more. Jim Wallis doesn’t just present the facts; he confronts us with them.America’s Original Sin is not just a reminder of our jaded history or our hypocritical present. It is more than the sum of its sobering statistics. It calls into question the very benignity of whiteness. It reminds us of our biblical commitments. It calls us to repentance.The repentance to which Jim Wallis points; however; is not simply a cathartic spiritual experience. He’s not just talking about committing to change but about making changes—changes in our relationships; changes in our churches; changes in our politics. And the book is chock full of practical prescriptions as to what that change should look like.Perhaps the best thing about this book; however; is just how very personal it is. Reading this book feels a lot like having a conversation with Jim Wallis; right down to the de rigueur references to Little League. After a lifetime of listening to and living with minority concerns; Jim offers us the benefit of an experience that few of us will ever have. If we take it to heart; we can change the racial landscape of America.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Excellent. InsightfulBy BETTY SEXTONExcellent. Insightful. Jim Wallis understands the current pulse of America as well as the heart of the American church. Great; practical advice for change which is what we all need to work towards. Read it; my fellow white Christian friends!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Jim Wallis' America's Original Sin is a book to be ...By David AubreyJim Wallis' America's Original Sin is a book to be read; studied and discussed by everyone here in the USA. It's theme is long overdue and has been too often ignored or downplayed by far too many faith and political leaders as well as many who claim Christianity as their chosen faith.
