
The American Miracle
Divine Providence in the Rise of the Republic
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Narrated by:
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Michael Medved
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By:
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Michael Medved
Best-selling author and radio host Michael Medved recounts some of the most significant events in America's rise to prosperity and power, from the writing of the Constitution to the Civil War. He reveals a record of improbabilities and amazements that demonstrate what the Founders always believed: that events unfolded according to a master plan, with destiny playing an unmistakable role in lifting the nation to greatness.
Among the stirring, illogical episodes described here:
- A band of desperate religious refugees find themselves blown hopelessly off course, only to be deposited at the one spot on a wild continent best suited for their survival
- George Washington's beaten army, surrounded by a ruthless foe and on the verge of annihilation, manages an impossible escape due to a freakish change in the weather
- A famous conqueror known for seizing territory, frustrated by a slave rebellion and a frozen harbor, impulsively hands Thomas Jefferson a tract of land that doubles the size of the United States
- A weary soldier picks up three cigars left behind in an open field and notices the stogies have been wrapped in a handwritten description of the enemy's secret battle plans - a revelation that gives Lincoln the supernatural sign he's awaited in order to free the slaves
When millions worry over the nation losing its way, Medved's sweeping narrative, bursting with dramatic events and lively portraits of unforgettable, occasionally little-known characters, affirms America as "fortune's favorite", shaped by a distinctive destiny from our beginnings to the present day.
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Great book!
Great, thought provoking book.
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One of the best American history lessons
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A Hopeful Message For America's Future!
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The history I never learned in school
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What made the experience of listening to The American Miracle the most enjoyable?
The providential "coincidences" he chronicles throughout the work are enough to literally make the spine tingle. The content is fascinating! And in addition to being an historian, Michael is an excellent storyteller. Read in a clear and deliberate way that helped me relish every detail.I feel we've been given a gift by Michael Medved through his research, creation of and performance of this audiobook. This is far and away beyond what I consider just a "good book." 5 stars with no reservations. Loved it!
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I listened to this while running, and it was so fascinating I just wanted to keep going and going so I could hear more!Terrific!
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I learned a lot that I was unaware of
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I like Mr. Medved’s reading style. It wasn’t dry, but had accents at appropriate places and conviction Of that which he was reading.
A final note, the author doesn’t gloss over the troubling parts of our countries past: treatment of indigenous peoples, slavery, internment and the like. He discusses it and brings more to the conversation than is usually discussed, in my opinion. Definitely a great book to read or listen to!
Incredibly Insightful and Illuminating
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great book and well done narrating it
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Great listen!
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