In 1776, 56 men signed their names on a document that they knew might well mean their certain deaths as traitors to England. Standing on principles of faith and liberty, these men forged a powerful call for freedom and human dignity still resonating today in America. Yet, historical revisionists have distorted or attempted to wipe away every trace of this nation's Christian heritage, including the heartfelt faith of these founding fathers. More than simply facts and figures, For You They Signed provides an abundance of resources within one volume, including: A full year of life-changing, challenging family or group devotional character studies, over 90 illustrations, biographical summaries, insightful quotes, and character quality definitions, Patrick Henry's speech delivered to the signers, the Christian nature of state constitutions, and the Christian nature of America's universities. The Declaration of Independence remains one of history's most enduring achievements, and this text will help you value those freedoms these men fought for in an insightfully fresh way. It will also assist you in catching the God-given vision of these faithful new Americans, igniting a fire for your family, community, and the generations to come. Here is a volume that should be found in every private and public library in America... a meticulously documented look back to the true birth of our nation. They pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor so that we could be free!
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This is certainly a work for such a time as this. ...It is my prayer that this resource will find a way into every home so that this generation can know the sacrifice required to establish the God-inspired design of our nation. --Stanley John Senior Vice President, Focus on the Family --Stanley John --Senior Vice President, Focus on the Family
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Marilyn Boyer is patriotic and passionate about America's Christian history. She and her husband, Rick, were among the pioneers of the home education movement in the early 1980s, having written over a dozen books, and founding the Learning Parent Ministry. She is the mother and home educator of fourteen sons and daughters, and grandmother of six.
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Marilyn is a homeschooling mom of 14 children who has been homeschooling now for 30 years. Her focus in parenting is on character training and her passion is sharing insights with others on how they can raise kids of character with a passion to impact our culture. She has written books on parenting, our godly heritage in America, and also has developed resources for others to use in teaching character to their children as well. She and her husband Rick are authors of 15 plus books and are well known speakers on the topics of homeschooling, history and parenting. Their ministry is The Learning Parent. Visit them on the web at www.thelearningparent.com
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Karen
Format:Hardcover
Of all the eras of history, the early American period is my absolute favorite. So, it was with great anticipation that I awaited the arrival of Marilyn Boyer's new book For You They Signed.
I can honestly say that it was well worth the wait! My first thought, upon the book's arrival, was that this beautiful, hard backed book would be well suited to a place on my coffee table. Of course, it is so much more than a conversation piece. From cover to cover, it is packed full of useful and intriguing information as well as lovely artwork.
With the turn of every page, Mrs. Boyer gives a glimpse into the character and the lives of the men who helped shape our nation - the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
For You They Signed is set up so that it can be used in a variety of settings. From personal reading, family devotions, small group study or homeschooling, the possibilities are endless. Purchasers of this book are also given the opportunity to download a companion guide free of charge! As a home school mom, this book has been a welcomed addition to our history curriculum.
The study of each signer is concise enough so as not to be overwhelming, yet packed full of information that will keep the readers interest. In it, you'll discover the answers to such things as:
* Which signer had his house burned due to his support for the Patriots?
* Who instigated the Boston Tea Party?
* Which man secretly imported weapons for the army largely out of his own resources?
* Who was the first signer to die?
And so much more!
I applaud Mrs. Boyer's efforts in writing this book and her hard work has certainly paid off. The end result? A resource that any person with an interest in history and our godly heritage should not be without.
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from New Leaf Press/Master Books as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
I can honestly say that it was well worth the wait! My first thought, upon the book's arrival, was that this beautiful, hard backed book would be well suited to a place on my coffee table. Of course, it is so much more than a conversation piece. From cover to cover, it is packed full of useful and intriguing information as well as lovely artwork.
With the turn of every page, Mrs. Boyer gives a glimpse into the character and the lives of the men who helped shape our nation - the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
For You They Signed is set up so that it can be used in a variety of settings. From personal reading, family devotions, small group study or homeschooling, the possibilities are endless. Purchasers of this book are also given the opportunity to download a companion guide free of charge! As a home school mom, this book has been a welcomed addition to our history curriculum.
The study of each signer is concise enough so as not to be overwhelming, yet packed full of information that will keep the readers interest. In it, you'll discover the answers to such things as:
* Which signer had his house burned due to his support for the Patriots?
* Who instigated the Boston Tea Party?
* Which man secretly imported weapons for the army largely out of his own resources?
* Who was the first signer to die?
And so much more!
I applaud Mrs. Boyer's efforts in writing this book and her hard work has certainly paid off. The end result? A resource that any person with an interest in history and our godly heritage should not be without.
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from New Leaf Press/Master Books as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Fruitbearer
Format:Hardcover
For You They Signed combines history and character-building into one convenient resource. The author presents biographical summaries of 56 brave men who signed the Declaration of Independence. This book helps readers see the character and Christian faith of these men who risked so much in order that we could enjoy freedom. Their firm faith, courage, and sacrifice are truly inspirational. I love what William Ellery of Rhode Island said: "I was determined to see how they all looked as they signed what might be their death warrants. I placed myself beside the secretary, Charles Thompson, and eyed each closely as he affixed his name to the document. Undaunted resolution was displayed on every countenance." (page 57) Undaunted resolution! Undaunted = not discouraged or disheartened, fearless! It was a matter of life and death; yet they were undaunted because (I believe) they placed their lives in God's hands as they sought freedom.
It's suggested that this book can be used as a family devotional, a complete resource for a single mom to teach her children Bible, character, & history, a self-study for students to work through on their own, a group study/a unit study, or an inspirational general reading for junior high age through adults. I use it as our read-aloud book in our homeschool. I have been reading it to my three children (9, 12, 17). This thick hardcover book looked somewhat intimidating to my kids :). They feel that lots of sentences (from many quotes) are long-winded (probably due to the style of writing back then :)). However, lively discussions take place during and after reading about each signer. Many interesting tidbits stand out. My 17 yo daughter noted, "I like Matthew Thornton's work ethic since I can identify with him. Once he didn't change his clothes for ten days while working on starting the New Hampshire government. To me, this shows dedication. As a result, New Hampshire was the first of the 13 colonies to create their own government apart from Great Britain." When you purchase this book, you will find a code in the book for a free download of a Family Activity Guide online. The activity guide includes coloring pages, weekly character qualities with verses for memorization, and fun quizzes. I ask my kids questions and reward them with chocolate for correct answers. That helps motivate them to pay closer attention while I read :).
If you love history (which is really His story), you will enjoy this book. If you like character-building material for your kids, you will appreciate this book. If you want accurate, thoroughly-researched American history and a faith-exemplifying & character-building resource, you will treasure this book.
~I received this book for free from New Leaf Publishing Group in an exchange for my honest review.
It's suggested that this book can be used as a family devotional, a complete resource for a single mom to teach her children Bible, character, & history, a self-study for students to work through on their own, a group study/a unit study, or an inspirational general reading for junior high age through adults. I use it as our read-aloud book in our homeschool. I have been reading it to my three children (9, 12, 17). This thick hardcover book looked somewhat intimidating to my kids :). They feel that lots of sentences (from many quotes) are long-winded (probably due to the style of writing back then :)). However, lively discussions take place during and after reading about each signer. Many interesting tidbits stand out. My 17 yo daughter noted, "I like Matthew Thornton's work ethic since I can identify with him. Once he didn't change his clothes for ten days while working on starting the New Hampshire government. To me, this shows dedication. As a result, New Hampshire was the first of the 13 colonies to create their own government apart from Great Britain." When you purchase this book, you will find a code in the book for a free download of a Family Activity Guide online. The activity guide includes coloring pages, weekly character qualities with verses for memorization, and fun quizzes. I ask my kids questions and reward them with chocolate for correct answers. That helps motivate them to pay closer attention while I read :).
If you love history (which is really His story), you will enjoy this book. If you like character-building material for your kids, you will appreciate this book. If you want accurate, thoroughly-researched American history and a faith-exemplifying & character-building resource, you will treasure this book.
~I received this book for free from New Leaf Publishing Group in an exchange for my honest review.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I thought this was a book that I would sit down and read myself. You know, over a couple of weeks. I was clearly quite wrong. So, I settled in to read the introduction and forward and to rethink how I would use this.
That led to my discovery that Boyer has created an Activity Book to go along with the book (a free download), and that convinced me that I can actually use this title with my kids.
I read through a few of the bios on the signers myself, before trying to use the book with my kids. It is pretty easy to get sucked into just reading. Fascinating people, and I know NOTHING about the vast majority of them. How many signers can you name? John Hancock, of course. Benjamin Franklin. Thomas Jefferson. Benjamin Rush. And I was pretty sure that John Adams and Samuel Adams were on this list (they are). That means I knew of six. That puts me above average (according to the introduction, most people can name three or fewer), but still... that's FIFTY names I don't know.
We are going to study one person per week, which is one of their suggestions. From the Activity Book, I will print the coloring page (a portrait of the individual) for whoever wants one. The kids can color that as I read the chapter.
Each chapter is roughly 4-5 pages of text. I'll confess that even with the coloring page, it is too much for my youngest children, but good for the 9-13 year olds. At the end of each chapter are some questions. Some of these made us go back through the text to answer ("What qualities did William Ellery observe in Josiah Bartlett?" -- WHO was Ellery???), others led to interesting discussion ("Look up the definition of enthusiasm. How did this characterize Bartlett's life?").
The Activity Book also includes a page for each signer listing their name and state, a character quality and definition, and a Bible verse. For Josiah Bartlett, the character quality is enthusiasm, and the Bible verse is Colossians 3:23. We are printing these sheets out to hang up for the week, alongside the portrait coloring pages.
The Activity Book also includes 27 Family Fun Quizzes. The first one is to be completed after all the New Hampshire signers (3 of them). We'll try that, maybe turning it into some type of a Jeopardy-style game. I'm not sure we'll use this part though.
My kids and I are going to have a wonderful year
Disclaimer: I received this book for free from New Leaf Publishing Group. No other compensation was received.
That led to my discovery that Boyer has created an Activity Book to go along with the book (a free download), and that convinced me that I can actually use this title with my kids.
I read through a few of the bios on the signers myself, before trying to use the book with my kids. It is pretty easy to get sucked into just reading. Fascinating people, and I know NOTHING about the vast majority of them. How many signers can you name? John Hancock, of course. Benjamin Franklin. Thomas Jefferson. Benjamin Rush. And I was pretty sure that John Adams and Samuel Adams were on this list (they are). That means I knew of six. That puts me above average (according to the introduction, most people can name three or fewer), but still... that's FIFTY names I don't know.
We are going to study one person per week, which is one of their suggestions. From the Activity Book, I will print the coloring page (a portrait of the individual) for whoever wants one. The kids can color that as I read the chapter.
Each chapter is roughly 4-5 pages of text. I'll confess that even with the coloring page, it is too much for my youngest children, but good for the 9-13 year olds. At the end of each chapter are some questions. Some of these made us go back through the text to answer ("What qualities did William Ellery observe in Josiah Bartlett?" -- WHO was Ellery???), others led to interesting discussion ("Look up the definition of enthusiasm. How did this characterize Bartlett's life?").
The Activity Book also includes a page for each signer listing their name and state, a character quality and definition, and a Bible verse. For Josiah Bartlett, the character quality is enthusiasm, and the Bible verse is Colossians 3:23. We are printing these sheets out to hang up for the week, alongside the portrait coloring pages.
The Activity Book also includes 27 Family Fun Quizzes. The first one is to be completed after all the New Hampshire signers (3 of them). We'll try that, maybe turning it into some type of a Jeopardy-style game. I'm not sure we'll use this part though.
My kids and I are going to have a wonderful year
Disclaimer: I received this book for free from New Leaf Publishing Group. No other compensation was received.
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Published 20 months ago by mommiejenn
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For You They Signed is a great lesson in history
I need to start out by saying that I learned more about the signing of The Declaration Of Independence in the preface of this book than I ever remember learning in history class. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Brenda Casto
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This is an excellent book for students of any age. Courageous people who should never be forgotten and their works are all outlined and then presented as interesting reading. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Tutu in Hawaii
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This book should be required reading for all Americans!
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