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Lessons from a small town, January 12, 2007
This review is from: From Hope to Higher Ground: 12 STEPS to Restoring America's Greatness (Hardcover)
First of all, there's an authentic humility and appreciation for others in the book. That's a quality increasingly difficult to find in public figures, much less in politicians.
The beginning of the book paints Huckabee's childhood in Hope, the small Arkansas city that also played a significant role in Clinton's life. Huckabee says Hope in the 1950s was the kind of place where if he did something wrong eight blocks from home, by the time he got there numerous people would have called his parents to report his behavior. He claims Hope is a large part of who he is and it was his roots there which formed much of his character.
While the title of the book may seem to imply more of a public policy recommendation and treatise (which is also what this book is about) - this book is just as much an autobiography and therefore a 'life story' of Huckabee.
As Huckabee recounts the people who've had an influence on him he mentions his drama and speech teacher who shaped his approach to life and instilled passion and conviction. He goes on to mention Haskell Jones who gave him a spirit of patriotism and civic-mindedness. And he writes about the Garrett's who impacted him spiritually.
In short, it's the story of a small town, and how that town poured itself into a person and how that person poured himself into a state.
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15 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
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Hope: Same town, different Governor, January 22, 2007
This review is from: From Hope to Higher Ground: 12 STEPS to Restoring America's Greatness (Hardcover)
I have been given a wonderful advantage in reading this book: I have known Mike Huckabee for about 14 years and served on his staff for over four years. (See customer picture)
What strikes me most about him is his genuineness, his true concern for people and his firm convictions. Most politicians ask consultants and examine polls to determine what they believe. Those beliefs change with the changing of the wind. Mike Huckabee is not most politicians.
As you read this book, I'm sure you will find yourself agreeing with his common sense approach to important issues. You will plainly see the leader I called Governor. You will also see my friend, a friend I could literally trust with my life and livelihood.
Mike Huckabee could be President and when you read this book, I believe you will agree.
Review by Larry Toller, author: "My Story Your Story His Story" Foreword by Mike Huckabee (available at amazon.com)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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America, listen to this man!, January 23, 2008
This review is from: From Hope to Higher Ground: 12 STEPS to Restoring America's Greatness (Hardcover)
Having already read Huckabee's book, "Character Makes a Difference," I knew that the governor was a good writer. However I wasn't prepared for the depth of his political insights and breadth of governmental acumen. He can both talk the talk and walk the walk. He has measurably helped his own state, and it looks to me like he could help the whole country.
What a concept! A politician with integrity and humility. I hope we get to vote for him in the fall. You don't have to agree with everything he says, but it would make real good sense to listen to everything he says. He has been there and done that and in a difficult and unfriendly setting.
I'm on the bandwagon!
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