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Manufacturer: Regnery Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 306.0973
EAN: 9781596985582
ISBN: 1596985585
Label: Regnery Publishing
Manufacturer: Regnery Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 260
Publication Date: 2008-09-08
Publisher: Regnery Publishing
Studio: Regnery Publishing
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Martial arts master, actor, and political activist--there is no job Chuck Norris can't do. Now the original tough guy is at it again, stepping back into the role of bestselling author with his new book, Black Belt Patriotism. In Black Belt Patriotism Norris gives a no-holds-barred assessment of American culture, tackling everything from family values to national security. More than a cultural critique of what's wrong with our nation, Black Belt Patriotism provides real solutions for solving our problems, moving our country forward, and changing our nation's course for the better. Chuck Norris--the hero, icon, and legend--is back, packing a political and cultural punch, as only he can deliver.
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Summary: The world's ultimate tough guy delivers a 5-star motivational critique of America
Comment: I received a pre-release copy of "Black Belt Patriotism: How to Reawaken America" by Chuck Norris for professional review. Not being a huge Chuck Norris fan, I wasn't sure what to expect, even though I knew he was very patriotic and now writes a weekly syndicated column. I have to confess that I was quickly drawn in and captivated by the contents of the book and, actually, pleasantly surprised by its insight, depth, research, genuineness, practicality, and motivating nature--and is even very funny at several parts. Most of all, rather than just being a negative critique of American modernity, it is a remarkably pragmatic and inspiring work--having just finished it, I am truly quite motivated to do a host of things he outlines in his book, including taking better care of me.
The book begins with a summary of eight major problems threatening America, in the first chapter, "One Nation, Divided, and Without a Clue." Before detailing his and others' (including our Founders') solutions to our problems in the subsequent chapters, Norris opens up the book by explaining the threats that are tearing the fabric we call America: (1) we've lost the connection to and sense of our Founders' America, vision, and legacy; (2) we've got no control over spending--and too much debt, nationally and personally; (3) America's borders and boundaries are still too fluid and unprotected; (4) we've lost our moral compass, and must relearn our Founders' path to civility; (5) we've devalued human life to the point that we've lost the sense of human wonder and awe--which has ultimately contributed to our mistreatment of one another; (6) we are failing our children and the younger generations by not being more intentional in passing down to them the baton of building a better America; (7) the dissolution of the traditional family; (8) Apathy--physical, mental, and spiritual.
The following eight chapters not only detail each of those problems, but give Norris' and others' practical solutions--which we can begin implementing immediately. The genius of the book is not found merely in Norris' practical wisdom and motivating altruism but our Founders' work and instruction for future generations. As a supporter of a strictly constitutional America(as proposed by such congressmen as Ron Paul), I've read quite extensively about the Founders and Framers of America. Norris does an exceptional job to include throughout each chapter significant (and in-context) excerpts from them, not merely trite Whitman samplers or overused quotes to suffice pseudo-history buffs. Norris includes insights from our Founders on a host of today's issues and problems (as Norris calls them, "old solutions for new problems"), such as those on restoring good government, reducing taxes and debt (national and personal), addressing border and immigration issues, raising youth, establishing morality and civility, and even enhancing good nutritional habits (yes, Thomas Jefferson spoke about that too).
Norris obviously has a great handle on cultural issues, pundicy, and research, as the reference works cited throughout the book are reputable and scholarly resources--well-known and widely-used in each particular field of study. (The End Notes alone are a veritable gulf of information and resources.) Norris does not disappoint in any respect, even in conveying plenty of personal stories as well, many told for the first time in this book, personal accounts with border agents and troops abroad to stories of American-heritage revisionism and his weekly work-out plan with his family's nutritional diet.
There are many pleasant surprises in the book, including the best summary and pitch for the Flat Tax I've heard read, a remedy for the millions of illegal immigrants already living in the country, proofs of how we've been fighting Muslim extremists since the founding of our country, a battle plan concerning how to flank the enemies of today's youth, a few respectful and very inspiring sections on Norris private faith, and one of the most fascinating and challenging readings (chapters) on the American family, and a batch of new Norris photos at the center.
The book concludes with a rallying call in chapter 10, "Reawaken the American Dream," then gives a few appendices in which are copies in entirety of the three documents that Norris says should be posted in every American home: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Ten Commandments.
Without reservation, I wholeheartedly recommend "Black Belt Patriotism: How to Reawaken America." Whether you are a Chuck Norris fan or not, or even an American, you'll be motivated over and over to not give up on America, Americans, our cultural wars, or your personal finances, faith, life calling, health, etc. Well done Mr. Norris!
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