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Summary: A Hidden Legend's life revealed
Review: Dr. George Grant is perhaps of the foremost modern historians, and his 'Leadership In Action' series deserves special attention. Rev. Vaughan is an excellent writer. He seeks to educate his reader about Patrick Henry's life and character, rather than mention uncaring, cold, and pointless facts. Vaughan applies Patrick Henry's life lessons to our future leaders, offering advice and direction where others just demand action. Henry is not often written about by modern historians. He is very a 'hidden' legend of American History. He was not an outstanding person in his social life, and he did not try to be in the lime light. Henry diligently sought to due his duty quietly and passionately. Patrick Henry was a truly Christian man concerned about the future generations of Virginians, Americans, and Christians. Anyone who is also concerned about such things should read this book and learn from a veteran warrior for Christ.
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Summary: Outstanding and Inspiring
Review: Give Me Liberty is a biographical look at the leadership of Patrick Henry. The author relies heavily on the speeches and writings of Henry and his contemporaries, thus giving the reader an accurate depiction of this noble statesman. This book is a refreshing departure from the revisionist history texts that are now so common.
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Summary: A "MUST READ" FOR LOVERS OF LIBERTY
Review: I was somewhat disappointed with this short book. The author seems to have targeted the book to young people rather than older, more demanding readers. The book is comprised of very short, easy-to-read chapters written with too much moral heavy-handedness. The second half is nothing but a series of chapters on the moral lessons of his life with a decidedly religious take. A hagiography for early adolescents. This is not a book that takes much time to develop more complex themes of his life, times, and ideas.Nevertheless, I finished the book with great admiration for Patrick Henry and an eagerness to read more about him and his ideas. I came to the book wanting to know more about the Anti-Federalists, as Henry was the most visible leader. I didn't get what I was searching for in this book. An okay book for young people but too simplistic and pat for others wanting a more intellectually demanding examination of the man.
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Summary: The Cheering Section
Review: In his biography of Partick Henry, Vaughan complains that previous biographers were unfair to the legendary statesman. Thus, he moves to correct this historical error by bringing forth a laundry list of glowing facts about Henry. While Vaughan does have a point about previous renderings of Henry's life, he does little to paint a more accurate picture of the orator. Rather, he glosses over Henry flaws, and presents us with a candy-coated version of the man. And Henry was a man--a good man, but a man nonetheless. Unfortunately, this biography fails to recognize that.
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Summary: The Cheering Section
Review: In his biography of Partick Henry, Vaughan complains that previous biographers were unfair to the legendary statesman. Thus, he moves to correct this historical error by bringing forth a laundry list of glowing facts about Henry. While Vaughan does have a point about previous renderings of Henry's life, he does little to paint a more accurate picture of the orator. Rather, he glosses over Henry flaws, and presents us with a candy-coated version of the man. And Henry was a man--a good man, but a man nonetheless. Unfortunately, this biography fails to recognize that.
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Summary: A "MUST READ" FOR LOVERS OF LIBERTY
Review: It was wonderful to see Patrick Henry's Christian values and belief on the LORD JESUS CHRIST openly written about. I enjoyed it completely and would recommend it to any who enjoy studying the Revolutionary War. BUY IT!
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Summary: Excellent Series of books
Review: This is an excellent series of books edited by George Grant. Chase down the entire Leaders in Action series and enjoy! I especially loved this, as well as "The Sterling Nobility of Robert E. Lee" by J. Steven Wilkens. great job!! should be required reading in school.
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Summary: A Delightful Read
Review: What a delightful read this book has been. The author displays a clear and deep admiration for his subject, but I find no fault in that. The book reads very easily without a lot of stilted verbiage, making it a wonderful introduction of the great orator to the student. There is not a lot of detailed analysis here, but I don't believe that was the authors' intention. This work is meant to be an outline and introduction Henry, the Trumpet of the Revolution. The work is actually presented as three separate volumes in one binding. Part 1 takes the reader from birth to death, touching on the momentous occasions, as well as a good bit of reference to the details of life which shaped the life of Henry. Part 2 gives Henry's views of some of life's virtues, such as Christianity, patriotism and duty and gives an insightful look at the character of this great American. Part 3 concludes with how Henry has been remembered by history, and how he should be remembered. Overall, a delightful read which I highly recommend to students or anyone wishing to gain a basic insight to a great American patriot.
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Summary: A Delightful Read
Review: What a delightful read this book has been. The author displays a clear and deep admiration for his subject, but I find no fault in that. The book reads very easily without a lot of stilted verbiage, making it a wonderful introduction of the great orator to the student. There is not a lot of detailed analysis here, but I don't believe that was the authors' intention. This work is meant to be an outline and introduction Henry, the Trumpet of the Revolution. The work is actually presented as three separate volumes in one binding. Part 1 takes the reader from birth to death, touching on the momentous occasions, as well as a good bit of reference to the details of life which shaped the life of Henry. Part 2 gives Henry's views of some of life's virtues, such as Christianity, patriotism and duty and gives an insightful look at the character of this great American. Part 3 concludes with how Henry has been remembered by history, and how he should be remembered. Overall, a delightful read which I highly recommend to students or anyone wishing to gain a basic insight to a great American patriot.
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