Historical Treasure

The American Patriot’s Almanac is a beautiful testimony to the history of the United States.

In school, history was boring and tedious. Not with this book. It would make a great history book for students and adults alike. It is filled with historical stories and they are linked to the each day of the year. It can be an additional devotional to your library.

An American History Parade of events is included in each story. The story brings history to life. It represents real people, real events, real meaning to Americans today.

I have fond memories of President Ronald Reagan. On June 12, 1987, he insisted that Mikhail Gorbachev tear the Berlin Wall down. By his persistence, it happened less than three years later. This freed millions of people.

Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. Before he signed it, his words were, “I never, in my life, felt more certain that I was doing the right than I do in signing this paper.” Slaves were finally free. From this day forward, January 1, the beginning of a New Year, will bring new meaning.

The authors do not stop at historical facts and wonderful true stories. They expand the book to include: Prayers for the American People that were said by Harry S. Truman, The Reverend Peter Marshall, and Abraham Lincoln among others. Songs and poems are shared.

The United States wouldn’t exist as it is today if it weren’t for the Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, Bill of Rights, Gettysburg Address, The Pledge of Allegiance, The Emancipation Proclamation, and much more is included in this wonderful beautifully written book.

I am proud to be an American and I thank the authors, William J. Bennett and John T.E. Cribb for writing this book. I will treasure it.

To own a copy of this wonderful book, here's a link to the The American Patriot's Almanac Thomas Nelson product page.

Are You Being Watched?

Do you ever feel like you are being watched?

Lucas a.k.a. Humpty infiltrates himself among ceilings and other public places for the specific purpose of watching them. He imagines stories about each one and collects special momentums or totems. Each totem has a special meaning to him for which he cannot explain. Living out of his backpack, he thinks he’s alone. Lucas, The watcher, becomes watched.

He is caught by another who appear to be like him. He is not alone. There is a Creep Club and he’s invited. No one is safe from the club members. No one can be trusted. Humpty is thrown into a series of events that he cannot escape. He wants it to end but it’s all he’s ever known. He feels the pull to keep doing it and moving from public to private places.

I read the book thinking I knew how the book was going to end. Wrong! There are situations and events that happen that make no real sense except to Humpty.

At your next meal or work day, look around. Could there be someone watching? You will think twice after reading this book.

T.L. Hines weaves an incredible tale and creates a satisfying ending. To learn more, check out:

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