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~ Toby Mac (Author), Michael Tait (Author)
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This attractive book should win awards for its innovative design and layout even while raising eyebrows with its revisionist text. Mac and Tait, the Grammy and Dove Award-winning members of Christian band DC Talk, move from the tremendous success of their Jesus Freaks series to take a quickie tour of American history. It’s certainly more nuanced than some other Christian interpretations of the nation’s founding, as the Founders are allowed to have a few flaws. (Benjamin Franklin, for all his teachings on thrift and industry, was a slave-owning dandy, for example.) The authors don’t stop with the Founders and Framers, but carry forward the American story in a greatest-hits manner while touching on freedom fighters (Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr.) and political leaders through the 20th century. But the historical merits of this book are shallow in the area of religion. In their determination to show the Christian foundations of the American nation, the authors strongly overstate the evangelical bona fides of their heroes. Thomas Jefferson appears all through the book, for example, but the authors never discuss his controversial reworking of the Bible with all of the miracles and supernatural elements excised. And Sojourner Truth is cast as a classic evangelical Christian with no mention of her forays into the Kingdom of Matthias cult or spiritualist seances. Still, the lasting appeal of this book is its stunning design, not its one-sided view of history. With jagged-cut pages, Old World backgrounds, "distressed" illustrations and bold sidebars, the book’s appearance is both arresting and ingenious.
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"A beautiful book. This one does what it set out to do- stir the hearts and spirits of contemporary Americans." -- Faithful Reader.com

"I literally could not put it down." -- Bookloons.com --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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  • Audio CD
  • Publisher: Oasis Audio; Unabridged edition (October 1, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1589267974
  • ISBN-13: 978-1589267978
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,490,671 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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36 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Powerful Book, November 1, 2004
By apoem "apoem" (Bosque Farms, NM USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Under God (Paperback)
This book is a set of short one to three page factual stories of historical events and people. Each one focuses on the positive and on God's place in these events.

For example, one short story was about Daniel Webster and the talk he gave on Plymouth Rock. However, it emphasizes Daniel Webster's belief in God and the role God played in his life.

The book brought home to me the high price that many people have paid for our freedoms. It also brought home to me again, the large part that God played in this Country from the beginning to now.

These are short stories that do not focus on every aspect of each life or event they chose to include in this book. There are books that have been written about each person and each event that goes into greater detail. I will agree the authors overlooked some of the negative aspects of our history. The previous reviewer is correct. However, I do not think that is the point of this book. This book is a celebration of God and the role he has played in this country.

I found this book to be very powerful. It was a strong reminder to me that I have much to be thankful for and much to appreciate in this country. This country has much that is worth protecting. It was a strong reminder to me that God is ever present in our lives and that He has a greater purpose in mind.

Having said that, I did not find that this was an "God-- In your Face" type of book. Rather, through quotes from these historical people and events in history a great story is retold.

Well worth every penny.
Enjoy.
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33 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Triumph and Tragedy: America's Spiritual History, November 24, 2004
This review is from: Under God (Paperback)
This is a very interesting book to read, as it is really a collection of short stories, historical events, quotes and documents that show America's Spiritual roots. This book is not a feel good effort, but rather shows America in the courage of Black efforts for freedom, the tragedy of the racism legacy, the wisdom of our founding fathers, and countless stories in between.

That America is founded on the principles of the Christian faith is of course historical fact. The top of the Washington monument states in Latin: "Luas Deo", which means "Praise be to God" (Page 154). This and countless other examples of our spiritual roots are found throughout the book. This makes the stories of racial strife even more difficult to read, as we have so many examples of how far we have strayed from our roots.

Of the most powerful depictions are those during the civil rights movement. The book contains dozens of stories, including some detailed depictions of the Birmingham Church bombing and the de-segregation battles fought in Alabama. The story of the courageous Ruby Bridges who attended first grade classes alone and was subjected to countless verbal assaults to do so, is inspiring. Here this brave little girl prayed for those who insulted her as she walked to school surrounded by Federal Marshals. One cannot read this story, without being moved at her courage and faith. (Page 71).

Abraham Lincoln spoke these words many years ago, which ring as true today: "My great concern is not whether God is on our side. My great concern is to be on God's side." (Page 169).

Overall, this is a very good book. The depictions and stories leave no doubt to our roots, our past triumphs and tragedies. Easy to read in short bursts or in one sitting, it is well documented with pages of sources in the bibliography. Highly recommended for all who are proud of our nation, and desire to learn from our past mistakes, and ensure that we live up to our spiritual heritage as a people and as a nation.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars History, July 21, 2005
By Chris Borey "revelation91" (Rosamond, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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Ok, so far this book has illiurated some positive and negative points. Sad to say, some historical facts are wrong. One of the reviewers has clearly pointed out.. But if look beside the facts, and look at the true aspect of this book, we can see what Tait and Toby are trying to stress. God is in the picture! Like it or not, God has been the center of all issues in history. Good against evil. Christians against athesits. God is already there, but his position in our lives have seem to dwindle. Our nation was based on Godly principles. Though many leaders, in this book, may or may not claim to be Christians, they do have the aspect of God being their main source of power and strength. This is a very good book, but still needs to get some facts straight.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I am giving this book out to my friends as a gift.
What a great book. The stories are quick, to the point and inspiring. About people both famous and little known, but about people willing to lay it all on the line for God and... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Ronald Milts

5.0 out of 5 stars Under God
This is a great book. We purchased extra copies to give as gifts and were very pleased at the condition of the books and the speed in which they arrived. Thank you.
Published 15 months ago by Caroline Sellers

5.0 out of 5 stars Untold history that needs to be read.
This is a most enlightening book. It is a series of 60 short readings which will both break your heart and lift your soul. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Scarlett S.

3.0 out of 5 stars Some inspiring civil rights stories of faith
Though fragmentary and sometimes inaccurate, this book contains some wonderful stories about the U.S.'s progress and the powerful Christian faith of individuals. Read more
Published on April 3, 2007 by Randy S. Melton

1.0 out of 5 stars An Abomination
With everything in me, I had to keep from screaming when I read this book. To be so infatuated with "Jesus Freaks" and martyrs, Toby Mac and Michael Tate have deliberately... Read more
Published on February 6, 2007 by Robert D. Glosup

2.0 out of 5 stars So - so
Great format and great idea, but put together and written with very little proof-reading by anyone with a college education. The vignettes remind me of high-school reports. Read more
Published on January 18, 2007 by Charles Call

4.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational
Toby Mac and Michael Tait have compiled a superb collection of short stories featuring a wide variety of people. Read more
Published on May 27, 2006 by S. Peek

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource
This is the best book for ready reference for thoughts from our Founders and other Christians who made significant contributions to our country.
Published on September 2, 2005 by Robert D. Downing

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book
Toby Mac and Michael Tait of the famed Christian rock band dcTalk tell it like it is when it comes to the story of American history. Read more
Published on July 21, 2005 by Nate McCooey

5.0 out of 5 stars Eye Opening
This is an awesome book, the best I've read in a long time! It's packed with stories about how our country was effected by God's divine grace! Read more
Published on February 25, 2005 by Alisa Sanders

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