American Patriots is about the values set forth in the Declaration of Independence, and stories of the brave men and women who fought to make our freedom possible. The stories are shared to inspire the current generation to rise up and take a stand. The author writes "The greatest threat to liberty today is not from the ruling elites; it lies within each one of us when we give in to the temptation to live our lives with conformity, apathy, and complacency."
The book is divided into 3 sections: Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of Happiness. Each section begins with a few pages of thoughts from the author, followed by 5 stories. My favorite parts were the commentaries by Rick Santorum. To hear a politician say that our rights come from God, that we are all equal in the eyes of the Creator, and that "our founders' call to happiness was really a call to pursue virtue" gives me hope. So many people overlook the fact that our country was founded on Christian values. If Rick Santorum runs for president in the future, he has my vote!
While the historical stories shared were somewhat interesting, I felt like I missed a lot by not having a solid foundation to build upon. People who know their history will most likely enjoy these stories more. I think this would be a great resource for students/teachers who are studying the American Revolution. It was a great way to honor and remember patriots who may not be mentioned in a typical school history book. Overall, good book for those who enjoy learning about history.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Tyndale Publishers in exchange for an honest review.
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