Now in paperback – Dr. Carson’s acclaimed; #1 New York Times bestseller.“In light of the economic stagnation; swelling debt; out-of-control bureaucracy; and moral decline facing America today; Dr. Ben Carson’s One Nation is about the most optimistic book you will find at your local bookstore. Brimming with confidence about America’s ability to come to a consensus on such issues as debt; welfare; and gay marriage; Carson provides a hopeful look at the problems plaguing society today; along with a set of solutions.†– The BlazeDear Reader;In February 2013 I gave a speech at the National Prayer Breakfast. Standing a few feet from President Obama; I warned my fellow citizens of the dangers facing our country and called for a return to the principles that made America great.Many Americans heard and responded; but our nation’s decline has continued. Today the danger is greater than ever before; and I have never shared a more urgent message than I do now.Our growing debt and deteriorating morals have driven us far from the founders’ intent. We’ve made little progress in basic education. Obamacare threatens our health; liberty; and financial future. Media elitism and political correctness are out of control.Worst of all; we seem to have lost our ability to discuss important issues calmly and respectfully regardless of party affiliation or other differences. We have to come together to solve our problems.Knowing that the future of my grandchildren is in jeopardy because of reckless spending; godless government; and mean-spirited attempts to silence critics left me no choice but to write this book. I have endeavored to propose a road out of our decline; appealing to every American’s decency and common sense.If each of us sits back and expects someone else to take action; it will soon be too late. But with your help; I believe that America may once again be “one nation under God; indivisible; with liberty and justice for all.â€Sincerely;Ben Carson
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Smart; Well-Written HistoryBy Jane Comins McCordWhen I picked this up; I expected it to be dry and obscure. But "The Rhode Island Campaign" is not only meticulously researched and annotated; but well-written and very readable as well--a combination not often found in scholarly works. Although the events of this Revolutionary War campaign are not well known; many of the participants are--Benedict Arnold; the Marquis de Lafayette; British Admiral Richard Howe; and American General Nathaniel Greene. And the events of the campaign are varied and interesting: privateering; raiding parties; a naval fleet engagement; and ultimately the 17th largest battle of the entire war. The description of the climactic battle is tautly delivered; and the author's concluding assessment of the leaders on each side is backed up by his review of original documentation. This book is a great read whether or not you are a New Englander or student of Revolutionary War history.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Masterfully Told Tale of Disastrous Misfortune in the Rhode Island CampaignBy Robert D. RemmickThis military history is a first rate study; excellently documented and engagingly written. Mr. McBurney described the background of the battle for Newport in detail and even-handedly recorded the battle strategy of Sullivan; the concerns of his erstwhile ally d'Estaing; and the dire consequences of the Great Storm upon the island of Aquidneck. The author gives credit where it is due and places a deserving share of negligence upon the individual state's belated sending of militia forces to the battle site. It is easy in hindsight to blame Sullivan; d'Estaing; or the weather; but McBurney masterfully tells the tale of all three making a genuinely unfortunate set of military circumstances against which no one might have saved the day. In addition; intriguing descriptions of civilian tragedies capture the reader' s attention amid the military action. [This book was read by and this review has been written by Helene-Carol Brown; MA; who is considering writing a historical novel about the battle.] The book was purchase by Mr. Remmick for her.]0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. DefinitiveBy Charles T. LoveridgeVery detailed but easy to read account of a little known battle. I am knew to Rhode Island and wanted to know more about local history. I was able to visit many of the significant battle sites.
