America the Beautiful: Rediscovering What Made This Nation Great

by Ben Carson M.D.

Other authorsCandy Carson (Contributor)

Paperback, 2013

Status

Available

Call number

241 CA (Christian Ethics & Society)

Collection

NON-FICTION

Publication

Zondervan (2013), Edition: 12/23/12, 224 pages

Description

Politics. Nonfiction. HTML: 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..… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member Lakenvelder

I was not sure what to expect from this book. This book is from a man who loves America and wants to keep it great for future generations. Clearly, as he suggests, we must look at our past and learn from it but not take away what made America the greatest county. We must know our rights and make

sure the general population is educated so that are being taken away because of political correctness that is seeping into our laws. This man is a strong christian and has many get ideas I wish could be implemented.

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LibraryThing member parapreacher

Well-written view of "what's wrong in America" and what we must do to regain and preserve her greatness.

LibraryThing member MathMaverick

Another great book. Ben Carson sets an example that everyone should follow!

LibraryThing member Jarratt

This book offers many problems the US faces as well as common sense solutions. In most cases Dr. Carson uses examples from his own life as analogies to his solutions. It may surprise many to find that some of his solutions are not purely conservative in nature. For example, he believes the

government should help fund catastrophic health insurance for citizens, while allowing them to buy other health-related insurance if they so desire.

This book was written in 2011/12, well before he spoke at the 2013 National Prayer Breakfast which started him on his eventual campaign to be president. For those of you who were disappointed in his efforts as a candidate, this book proves he was thinking about solutions for America's ills long before his leap into politics.

Full disclosure: I was/am a huge fan of Dr. Carson and believed him to be the best candidate. Conversely, I was devastated when he endorsed Donald Trump; someone I believe is the mirror opposite of everything Dr. Carson stands for.

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