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Mar 15, 2016
The book I buy to give away
This book is a master work. I hope it will one day be recognized as such. Don't we all truly want to know who cares? So many claim to care, but who really cares? That is such a fundamentally important question if we are sincerely hoping to build a more virtuous society, a spiritually and socially rich society that invests in the things that really matter. This book for me flew open the doors and the windows and cast light into many dark corners as Brooks carefully guides us through one well structured chapter after another. Each deals with another aspect of giving and the American heart. Who gives, how much and why are the questions this wonderful book answers with crystal clarity and the answer is astounding. The answer means everything. I buy this book to give to friends and anyone whom I think values and appreciates the truth.
Mar 15, 2016
This is another book I buy to give away
Absolutely amazing book which chronicles the dramatic defense of Europe at Malta by its last remaining order of Crusader Knights, the Knights of Saint John. These men who took vows of poverty and chastity to fight for Christendom, were the green berets of their time and their example comes down to us through history as unique in the annals of defensive warfare. They are an enduring testament to the dignity and courage of the Knights of the Religious Orders. Their example of self sacrifice places them at the head of a lengthy honor roll among the great heroes of history. This is to say nothing of their Grand Master, Jean Valette who at the age of 71, sensing the battle had reached a critical point in which all would be won or lost, charged the Ottoman lines at the head of only a few hundred surviving defenders. They routed the Ottomans that day and Europe was never threatened again by invading Muslim Armies. I consider it the greatest story that most have never heard.
Apr 03, 2019
Insightful, alarming, important work
1 of 1 found this helpful Charles Murray is one of the top Social Scientists living today. He has the courage to address issues head on and to state his conclusions without fear of criticism. This is needed today more than ever, as we have many, many of his peers publishing books after many decades of research, yet they cannot bring themselves to speak plainly about their findings. They speak in vague generalities. They avoid making emphatic statements or drawing useful conclusions. It is as if they wish to be paid to do research, but then lack the courage to tell America or the World what it is they found. Murray is fearless in this regard and for it he has paid a heavy price. Regardless, he will be remembered.