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The Birth of Prudence by [Andrews, Ryan]

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by Ryan Andrews (Author)

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What if you had to choose between the person you loved, and the world that made your love possible? VDare’s first work of fiction wrestles with the conflict between the head and the heart, the choice between what feels good – and what is right. Author Ryan Andrews presents the wrenching tragedy of a man who learns what’s most important in life from a woman named Prudence – but comes to see his relationship as threatening everything he’s come to treasure. It’s a story about love, loyalty, and the meaning of identity -- and once you experience it, you’ll never be able to forget.

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File Size: 332 KB
Print Length: 226 pages
Publisher: Lulu.com (April 28, 2014)
Publication Date: April 28, 2014
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B00KX6E4FI
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A debut worth reading - and thinking about about

Bykaren in milfordon September 18, 2014

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I liked this book because like any good novel, you don't see what's coming right away; as you realize what is happening, you are thus committed to seeing it through to the end, no matter how much it makes you squirm. It's essentially the story of Mark, who, via his girlfriend, of the title, comes to realize some truths about his place in the world, and the meaning of who he is. No, he's not in search of his bliss at Starbucks; it's a very, very different journey from that. And a much more important one. So the book will challenge readers who say they support the idea of the West and Western culture to decide if they actually do. And if they are willing to speak this belief out loud no matter the consequences. The tone and style of the book is restrained and detached, which works for the story. The characters are well drawn, and recognizable to anyone who has had any contact with thoughtful college students, and especially those on the "dissident right" or who are "paleo-conservatives." Indeed, what happens here to Mark must happen inside the heads of many college students, who fear speaking out loud because of the very real threat of being charged with various hate and social crimes. But this book is a predictor of what may happen, eventually, to American society and on many college campuses. Even the most oppressive Progressive regimes cannot keep people from noticing the obvious, and eventually, commenting and acting upon it. For a debut effort, this is well done and I look forward to reading more from the author as his style and vision evolves.

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Western Civilization, Unique to a Particular People or Universal?

ByCarl Robinsonon April 20, 2014

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The Birth of Prudence is a fictional work which comes from the immigration reform website, vdare.com. This website focuses on two issues-the disastrous immigration policy current in America, and the National Question. That is to say, is America a proposition nation which is based on a set of ideas or is it the political expression of a specific people?

This book takes on the National Question in fictional format. It centers around Mark-an American college student and his Korean love interest, Prudence. Prudence Suh has a great interest in Western Civilization and she introduces Mark to the classics of the West, such as ancient Greek literature.

The book's narrative follows the relationship between Mark and Prudence and includes dialogue of other characters. These other characters wrestle with the implications of the National Question in a series of conversations-it is not unlike Plato's Dialogues wherein complex philosophical ideas are explored through the give and take of an old time college bull session.

In the end, Mark realizes that he is of Western stock and comes to an awareness that the ideas of the Greeks, Romans, and other Westerners are not independent of the people who created it. His relationship with Prudence, who is an outsider looking in, is thus destroyed.

Having a Korean woman as a tempting marriage partner for an upwardly mobile protagonist is a good plot device to explore the ideas related to the National Question. Marriage is the essential institution to transmit civilization across time and this book may will be the first literary work which specifically warns white men to not marry Asians. The warning comes though ideas that transcend simple sloganeering against racial mixing.

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Good Read

Byeyeofraon October 5, 2014

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The Birth of Prudence is a bold yet quiet tragedy of the modern age. Torn between his love for a woman and his newfound love for Western civ., Mark is our tragic hero. The characters are recognizable yet idealized. They are thoughtful young people engaging in the kinds of conversations taking place (perhaps not often enough) on college campuses across this country. Their conversations may inspire deeper thought on the ideology of modern America, or one may simply appreciate the beauty of civil debate. The book is at once a must read for any who consider themselves members of the dissident right, and a remarkable piece of literature. The book is a great first effort. To the author I say Bravo!

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Important message; needs some polishing

Byheybuddyon January 29, 2016

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This is an important work in the current discussion about immigration and its effect on culture and national identity. The debate between the two male friends is particularly eloquent and insightful and could give proponents of nationalism plenty of intellectual ammunition (provided that they could actually find someone on the Left who was interested in open-minded, non-emotional debate.)

At first, I was irritated by Prudence's pseudo-intellectual posturing; it sounds pretentious and fake, like a person of average intelligence who found a thesaurus. Then I decided that maybe that was the author's point; that Prudence was trying to mimic Western thought patterns and language and failing. My main complaint, however, is that the author breaks the biggest rule of fiction: "show, don't tell." There's a lot of information dumping about thoughts, feelings, motivation and character traits, and the exposition is handled with monologues and dialogues that are almost always completely on the nose. It's the equivalent of a movie where the actors are standing in front of the camera saying, "Okay, in this scene, my character is feeling this," or "My character is this kind of person." Show us, with examples. That's what fiction is supposed to be. I'm looking forward to the author's next work.

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Good writing, but really great story

ByJimmy Deeon March 9, 2015

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I agree with H.A. Murray that there are a lot of great quotes, but if I have one complaint it would be the writing. There are a lot of dead-on and eloquent quotes, but there are also a lot of corny lines. Mostly this is because Mark is a corny guy, but sometimes it's the narrater too.

If I were ranking it based only on the writing, I'd have only given it three or maybe four stars, but the story and overall design surely deserves five stars.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

A great story dealing with important issues

What is required to hold a society together? Is a shared culture enough, or must there be a shared biological basis as well? And how does that relate to individual relationships?Read more

Published 17 days ago by Carloman M

Five Stars

Great read by the great author Ryan Andrews, looking forward to his next book.

Published 1 year ago by steve edland

an engaging and thought provoking love story

A very thoughtful work, which did not surprise me, but also a very humane book, which did surprise me. Definitely worth checking out.

Published 1 year ago by Emma

Good Read, but Author's Point Could Have Been Made ( IMHO) Without the Anti-Miscegenation Angle

Excellent freshman effort by Mr. Andrews.

As assaults against against the West come from all directions, this books makes a good case for a healthy National/Occidental...Read more

Published 1 year ago by Charles Hill

Creative intelligent plot

I enjoyed this book, and would recommend to others to read. Enjoy!

Published on September 10, 2014 by Jeff Hickman

Unnecessary and irrelevant diatribe against race-mixing - Otherwise, good book

Excellent exhortation for Westerners to uphold and protect their European heritage. Some parts of it are a bit disappointing - since this book includes a diatribe against race...Read more

Published on July 16, 2014 by Roger P N

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