by Glenn Beck
First published 2010
Glenn Beck argues that America's financial troubles stem from a deeper problem: the nation has abandoned its constitutional principles. He takes readers on a historical journey from the American Revolution through 234 years of American history, ending with the Great Recession and what he sees as bipartisan governmental overreach under Presidents Bush and Obama. Beck contends that both major political parties have been corrupted by progressivism, moving away from their original commitments to limited government and individual freedom. He reveals how political leaders have hidden the true severity of America's crisis from citizens who would demand radical changes if they understood the real situation. The book includes historical anecdotes, such as FDR making New Deal decisions based on his lucky number, and uses Beck's signature teaching style with illustrations and chalkboard moments. Beck argues that looking to politicians for solutions is futile and that Americans must first fix themselves through introspection and shared sacrifice. He calls for a return to individual rights, strict constitutional adherence, and a complete reconsideration of government's role in free society, arguing that restoration rather than transformation offers the only path forward.
Genres: business, american, political-science, politics, economics, non-fiction, 21st-century, american-history
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-non-fiction
Setting: America
Period: 234 Years of American History
406 pages · Hardcover · Threshold Editions