George W. Bush on God and Country: The President Speaks Out About Faith, Principle, and Patriotism [Hardcover]

George W. Bush (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 25, 2004

This remarkable compilation gives you portions of every address Bush has given in public life about faith in God, his commitment to life and freedom, patriotism, and his hope in the American people.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

George W. Bush on God and Country gives the reader the context from which the media pulls the sound-bites. Freiling organizes the speeches into topical themes: for example, the September 14, 2001 speech is titled "On Resolve. Other themes include compassionate conservatism, the use of prayer in American history, medical ethics, American values, the right to life, and justice. Using the original speeches from White House transcripts, Freiling removed the introduction, applause pauses and transcription errors. These minor changes do not take away from the strength of Bush’s vision for the America and freedom.

About the Author

Thomas Freiling is the author of Reagan’s God and Country and Abraham Lincoln’s Daily Treasure. Freiling served on the staff the United States House of Representatives and now serves as the president & CEO of Xulon Press, Inc in northern Virginia. He has appeared on C-SPAN and other television and radio programs.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 266 pages
• Publisher: Allegiance Press (February 25, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591609186
• ISBN-13: 978-1591609186
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #912,744 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

GEORGE W. BUSH is the 43rd President of the United States, serving from 2001-2009. He previously served as Governor of Texas. He now lives in Dallas, where he founded the George W. Bush Presidential Center at Southern Methodist University.

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26 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Liberal Reader- "To See What It Says", September 28, 2005

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A. Moon "moon_willow" (Lansing, Mi United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: George W. Bush on God and Country: The President Speaks Out About Faith, Principle, and Patriotism (Hardcover)

I'll admit it, i haven't read this book- but I want to. Yes, I am a liberal. Yes, I dislike Bush and voted against him. Yes, I will probably disagree with most of this book. So?

I see all of these angry readers who have said, "I don't agree with Bush's beliefs, therefore I don't recomend it" or "Bush is a hypocrit, reponsible for this or that, so I don't recomend his book."

I don't know what any of that has to do with deciding on buying the book. I want to read this book for 1 reason and 1 reason only- to see what it says! Not to agree,or necessarily believe- but definatly to see what Bush wants us to percieve about him. It's not going to replace my bible, my Constitution or my brain.

A lot of people here seem to think that anything that expresses a viewpoint other than your own is automatically 'bad' or 'crap.' Well, that is very illiberal thinking. Read opposing viewpoints, know the arguments on both sides, and even if you hate the man and hate his politics, know what he has to say. Really, we should all listen before we argue! Otherwise we are just talking to the dust.

72 of 110 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars watch for liberal agression, February 6, 2004

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"basscamel" (kansas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: George W. Bush on God and Country: The President Speaks Out About Faith, Principle, and Patriotism (Hardcover)

Watch for reviews from those liberals who are livid with their hatred of Bush. Reviews are supposed to present your opinion of the book, not the subject. If someone spews hateful rhetoric about Bush, they have obviously not read the book and have no legitimate criticism of it. Some may also give invalid criticisms by attacking something not related to the purpose of the book.

This is a valuable resource for understanding the role of the President's faith in his life and in his work. Regardless of whether or not you agree with the politics or faith of Bush, this book successfully achieves the author's goal of using Bush's public speeches to show his true colors. This is an intriguing look at the President.

If you're filled with hate, don't waste your time spouting off because any critical thinker can see through your political bias. If you're really interested in the topic, check out this book.

39 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars George W. Bush is a good review., February 6, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: George W. Bush on God and Country: The President Speaks Out About Faith, Principle, and Patriotism (Hardcover)

I found this book to be encouraging and intriguing. I learned a lot about the heart and compassion of President Bush. The book will help the reader realize the depth of President Bush's Christian faith and what motivates his leadership. He has always seemed sincere to me, but now through this book he has become even more real. It seems he cares about all aspects of our nation and each individual in it. Read this book for a fresh perspective and get away from the rehtoric of the common media.