What is America becoming? Or, more importantly, what can she be if we reclaim a vision for the things that made her great in the first place? In America the Beautiful, Dr. Ben Carson helps us learn from our past in order to chart a better course for our future. From his personal ascent from inner-city poverty to international medical and humanitarian acclaim, Carson shares experiential insights that help us understand … what is good about America … where we have gone astray … which fundamental beliefs have guided America from her founding into preeminence among nations Written by a man who has experienced America’s best and worst firsthand, America the Beautiful is at once alarming, convicting, and inspiring. You’ll gain new perspectives on our nation’s origins, our Judeo-Christian heritage, our educational system, capitalism versus socialism, our moral fabric, healthcare, and much more. An incisive manifesto of the values that shaped America’s past and must shape her future, America the Beautiful calls us all to use our God-given talents to improve our lives, our communities, our nation, and our world.
A Great Book! I was very impressed with Dr. Carson’s knowledge of American history and the current political situation of the United States. It is very sad to see Americans deviate from the principles that made our country great and I’m glad that there are people, like Dr. Carson, who actually care
Thoughtful and Praiseworthy! I believe in Ben Carson, as a writer, he always has something interesting to say.The three books I was reading were set aside to read America the Beautiful.In the book, he and his wife Candy cover a variety of different social issueswe are facing in this country. There are three things I found to be praiseworthyin this book. First, under the heading of racist thinking, (ch. 8) it is good to gethis perspective on the problem of racism. Based on conversations I’ve…
Read Before Elections America the Beautiful – Rediscovering What Made This Nation Great – Ben Carson, MDWhen you realize Ben Carson’s unique background – that he grew up in poverty as an African American in the slums of Detroit and Boston; that his single Mom wisely motivated him to read as a pathway out of poverty; that reading gave him an insatiable appetite for learning; that he has been a union member; has managed a crew picking up trash on the highway and motivated them to the highest productivity;…