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This complete summary of "The Assault of Reason" by Al Gore, prominent American political activist and former Vice President, presents his argument that the public and political sphere has degraded into a place that is hostile to reason. He suggests rational debate and clear thinking, instead of campaigns and discussions based on fear and secrecy.
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This complete summary of "Diplomatic Divorce" by Thomas P. Kilgannon, a politics and economics specialist, outlines his argument that the relationship between the United Nations and the United Sates must end as it endangers not only America's international sovereignty but also its independence. Added-value of this summary:• Save time• Understand the relationship between America and the United Nations• Expand your knowledge of international politics...
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This complete summary of "A Nation of Sheep" by Andrew Napolitano, a renowned lawyer and media personality in the United States, outlines the author's arguments that the current administration has used the fear of terrorism to take away certain inalienable rights and freedoms from Americans. It explores how, in Napolitano's view, federal government has used the war on terror as an excuse to sidestep the Constitution while American citizens have accepted...
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This complete summary of "Surrender is Not an Option" by John Bolton, former US ambassador to the United Nations, presents his revelation of the operational inadequacies that hinder the UN's effectiveness in international diplomacy and its bias against Israel and the US.
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The must-read summary of Nonie Darwish's book: "Now They Call Me Infidel: Why I Renounced Jihad for America, Israel, and the War on Terror".
This complete summary of "Now They Call Me Infidel" by Nonie Darwish, a renowned Egyptian-American human rights activist and critic of Islam, presents her exposure of many "politically incorrect truths" about Muslim culture. She risks a great deal to detail her skepticism about her own Muslim culture and upbringing:...
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The must-read summary of Chris Hedges's book: "I Don't Believe in Atheists".
This complete summary of "I Don't Believe in Atheists" by Chris Hedges, an American activist and minister, outlines the writer's argument that contemporary atheism proposes a dangerous utopian vision. He believes that whether or not religion is right is irrelevant, as it has brought many respectable values to society, and should therefore not be ignored in the struggle to...
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This complete summary of "Unscientific America" by Chris Mooney and Sheril Kirshenbaum presents their argument that science and society are increasingly disconnected and that scientific truth and evidence are decreasingly present in the media and journalism.
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The must-read summary of T. R. Reid's book: "The United States of Europe: The New Superpower and the End of American Supremacy".
This complete summary of "The United States of Europe" by T. R. Reid, a prominent American reporter and author, presents his examination of the rise of the European Union, which he believes is one of the most important geopolitical events of our time. He argues that the EU is becoming a superpower capable of rivaling the...
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The must-read summary of Michael Smerconish's book: "Muzzled: From T-ball to Terrorism - True Stories That Should Be Fiction".
This complete summary of "Muzzled" by Michael Smerconish, a popular presenter, writer and lawyer, outlines his argument that political correctness and multiculturalism are reaching dangerous levels and have started to pose a threat to American cultural identity and national security.
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This complete summary of "John F. Kennedy on Leadership" by John A. Barnes presents his assessment of why John F. Kennedy was so respected and influential was because he was a hard working leader and not a natural born-politician. He also illustrates how all managers and business owners can benefit and learn from the 11 principles of JFK's leadership style.
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This complete summary of "Hardball" by Chris Matthews, a well-known American political commentator and media personality, outlines his insight into the game of politics and the practical methods used by politicians. He tells anecdotes of the brutal rivalry and outrageous self-interest that can be found within political circles.
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This complete summary of "The Fall and Rise of the Islamic State" by Noah Feldman, a prominent writer and professor of law, presents the author's explanation of how Shari’s law and the classical Islamic constitution have survived into modern times, and of how new institutions must emerge if the constitutional balance of power is to be restored.
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The must-read summary of Brzezinski and Scowcroft's book: "America and the World: Conversations on the Future of American Foreign Policy".
This complete summary of "America and the World" by Zbigniew Brzezinski and Brent Scowcroft, former Democrat and Republican National Security Advisors respectively, reviews their discussion on the most significant foreign policy challenges faced by the United States. It discusses the changing nature of power due...
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The must-read summary of Zbigniew Brzezinski's book: "Second Chance: Three Presidents and the Crisis of American Superpower".
This complete summary of "Second Chance" by Zbigniew Brzezinski, a renowned political strategist and former presidential adviser, presents his assessment of the George Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush administrations and how they led America from unprecedented power and prestige at the end of the Cold War through gradual...
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The must-read summary of Lee Harris's book: "The Suicide of Reason: Radical Islam's Threat to the West".
This complete summary of "The Suicide of Reason" by Lee Harris, a prominent American author and essayist, presents his argument that the modern liberal West is ill-equipped to deal with the growing threat of fanaticism and terrorism, as Islamic fundamentalism is resistant to traditional methods of conflict resolution. He states that Enlightenment...
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The must-read summary of Daniel Gordis's book: "Saving Israel: How the Jewish People Can Win a War That May Never End".
This complete summary of "Saving Israel" by Daniel Gordis, an influential Jewish author, presents his account of life in Israel and having to confront the sad truth that peace may not be attainable there for years to come. He argues that Jews in Israel need a stronger sense of purpose and idea of their own identity as a unique country...
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This complete summary of Cosby and Poussaint's book "Come on People" gives an overview of an important work that addresses American race relations and families and communities that feel left behind. They encourage these people by offering solutions to their feelings of abandonment and empowering them to become the victors, and not let these negative feelings impede their ability to move forward.
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The must-read summary of Jan Crawford Greenburg's book: "Supreme Conflict: The Inside Story of the struggle for Control of the United States Supreme Court".
This complete summary of "Supreme Conflict" by Jan Crawford Greenburg, a renowned American journalist and lawyer, presents her account of the intense, cultural, political battles that have been fought in the most powerful circles of the nation over the composition of the US Supreme Court. She...
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The must-read summary of Richard Brookhiser's book: "What Would the Founders Do?: Our Questions, Their Answers".
This complete summary of "What Would the Founders Do?" by Richard Brookhiser, a renowned American journalist and historian, presents his examination of how America's founding fathers would deal with the controversial issues facing the nation today.
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The must-read summary of Kenneth R. Timmerman's book: "Countdown to Crisis: The Coming Nuclear Showdown with Iran".
This complete summary of "Countdown to Crisis" by Kenneth R. Timmerman, a renowned political writer and activist, examines the author's argument that America's greatest threat is the Iranian nuclear program and its alliance with international terrorist. He also reveals the truth of the failures of the U.S. in dealing with this threat.
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