First published 2018
A Fox News contributor and combat veteran from Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns for renewed American engagement both domestically and internationally. Drawing from Theodore Roosevelt's celebrated "Man in the Arena" address, the author argues that citizens must actively participate in civic life rather than remain passive observers. The book challenges readers to embrace the responsibilities of citizenship at home while supporting robust American leadership on the world stage. The author combines his military experience with Roosevelt's enduring principles to make the case for American involvement rather than retreat. The work calls on readers to step into the arena of public life, accepting the risks and responsibilities that come with active citizenship and global leadership.
Genres: history, american, political-science, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century, military-history, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: call-to-action, historical-figures
Setting: Iraq, Afghanistan
Period: 21st-Century, 20th-Century
122 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform