What Went Wrong with America... and How to Fix It: Reclaiming the Power That Rightfully Belongs to You [Hardcover]

Darrell Ankarlo (Author), Glenn Beck (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2004

In What Went Wrong with America...And How to Fix It, radio host Darrell Ankarlo identifies the key elements of how our society is rotting from within, mostly due to an uninformed and uninvolved citizenry. Providing inspiration from the Founding Fathers and modern American movements, he shows how he has used the platform of his radio show to inform his listeners and encourage them to get involved in their communities. In order to encourage citizens to use the power they already have, he provides a practical road map for ordinary Americans to follow in making their voices heard. He equips readers to change the pattern of disengagement by utilizing broadcast and print media to spread their messages, organize rallies and protests, to engage in effective letter-writing and e-mail campaigns to rally support for their ideas, even to the point of running for elected office if necessary. Find out how one talk-radio host who loves his country and its troops organized a massive demonstration of support for the American military and sparked a nationwide movement of pro-American, pro-troop rallies. These achievements were accomplished by average Americans who took the time to make a difference. What Went Wrong with America ... And How to Fix It provides the tools necessary for anyone who cares about the future of the nation and wants to make a big difference on the local, state, and national level.

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About the Author

DARRELLANKARLO is the award-winning host of Ankarlo Mornings on KLIF radio, Dallas, Texas. In his 25-year radio career, he has been on the area in several major markets including Philadelphia, New York City, Nashville, and St. Louis, and he has been recognized as a Talker’s Magazine Heavy Hundred, Billboard Magazine Air Personality of the Year, the Scripps Howard Foundation Award for Journalistic Excellence, and an Emmy award. He and his family live in Dallas, Texas.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 284 pages
• Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing; 1St Edition edition (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581824114
• ISBN-13: 978-1581824117
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,287,118 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great! Great! Great!, October 14, 2004

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This review is from: What Went Wrong with America... and How to Fix It: Reclaiming the Power That Rightfully Belongs to You (Hardcover)

It's about time somebody reminded us about the history of this great nation! The author takes us through the formation of America--with many items I had never heard before--and then links the Cold War Communist attacks on our culture and how their subtle trails remain.

I don't consider myself a blatant Conservative but found the author's personal experiences to be inspiring and the "how to" material in the final section was practical and insightful. I thought he blended political, volunteer, event coordination and media details in a very easy-to-follow manner. The Q & A with key leaders was right on target.

I am motivated to get involved.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars "What Went Wrong With this Book . . .", November 12, 2009

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This review is from: What Went Wrong with America... and How to Fix It: Reclaiming the Power That Rightfully Belongs to You (Hardcover)

As one who would rather read good, conservative literature than watch the tube, this book was thoroughly disappointing. The concepts presented were simplistic, poorly researched and largely self-serving. Mr. Ankarlo should have worded the title as: "The World According to Me". I should have known that this book was going to be so full of self-promotion by the fact that Mr. Ankarlo has a large picture of himself on the front cover and a full length picture of himself on the back cover as well. Even though I agree with much of what Mr. Ankarlo presents, the lack of depth and sophomoric language rendered the book largely unreadable. Being a huge fan of Glenn Beck, I bought this book in large measure because he wrote the "Foreword". It turns out the "Foreword" was the only redeeming feature of the book. I will continue to be a fan of Glenn Beck, but I will think twice about purchasing books of other authors he endorses.

15 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should read this book, October 19, 2004

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Jay Scott "Gator" (Gainsville, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Went Wrong with America... and How to Fix It: Reclaiming the Power That Rightfully Belongs to You (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book written by a great patriot. I found inspiration to actually get involved and do what I can to fix America. I suggest this book for young adults who do not yet have a grasp on where America came from, where it is now, and where it should be.