The Intellectual Devotional: American History: Revive Your Mind, Complete Your Education, and Converse Confidently about Our Nation's Past
by David S. Kidder, Noah D. Oppenheim
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Author: David S. Kidder, Noah D. OppenheimEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-10-16
ISBN: 1594867445
Number of pages: 368
Publisher: Modern Times
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Book Review: Too Cool!
Summary: 5 Stars
I forgot this book I was reading at home one day. I was at work and had gotten into the habit of reading during my break. Feeling a bit irritated by not having anything to read, I noticed someone had left this book near my work area. It had to be the property of someone on another shift, because no one I knew claimed it. I kept taking it with me on my breaks every day and at first tried not to move the cool book mark feature and instead hid a piece of paper where I left off. In time I noticed the book mark wasn't moving, so I started using that. After a while people kept making geek comments at me for being so absorbed in it. One day, it "accidentally" came home with me. I didn't really know I was fascinated by history, but apparently, I am. A lot of stuff really blew me away.
I especially loved the foot notes. My husband is now reading it and he's just as absorbed as I was, and he's not an avid reader. I have some kind of a learning disorder, where I have to read things a few times to really understand it. This wasn't that pressing and even when I did have to re-read, it was so interesting that it was enjoyable. I didn't want to miss one word. I bought the other two devotionals and they will have a life long home on my shelves.
If you're interested in history, or you're a bathroom reader, this is a perfect way to learn the fundamentals of American History, without the strain and pain of lengthy boring material. It's also humorous and a bit controversial at times, which keeps it very entertaining.
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Summary of The Intellectual Devotional: American History: Revive Your Mind, Complete Your Education, and Converse Confidently about Our Nation's Past
Modeled after those bedside books of prayer and contemplation that millions turn to for daily spiritual guidance and growth, the national bestseller The Intellectual Devotional-offering secular wisdom and cerebral nourishment-drew a year's worth of readings from seven different fields of knowledge. In this follow-up volume, authors David S. Kidder and Noah D. Oppenheim have turned to the rich legacy of American history for their selections. From Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin to Martin Luther King Jr., from the Federalist Papers to Watergate, the giant figures, cultural touchstones, and pivotal events in our national heritage provide a bountiful source of reflection and education that will refresh knowledge, revitalize the mind, and open new horizons of intellectual discovery.
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