Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Book Review: The Coming Revolution


A voice speaks in the wilderness of anxiety and division calling out to those who will hear it. The cry is resounding for We the People to look deep into our history and our hearts to revive the spirit which makes this American nation great. Dr. Richard G. Lee is the voice speaking through his book, The Coming Revolution, Signs From America's Past That Signal Our Nation's Future.

Dr. Lee cites many historical documents in offering a powerful reminder to the citizens of the United States of America, and the world, how and why this nation came into being. He offers considerable detail as to how and why the American spirit evolved from the landing of the Puritans at Plymouth Rock to the bloodshed of the American Revolution. He then continues with the evolution of the American spirit from the beaches of Normandy on D-Day to this present era. The Coming Revolution, Signs From America's Past That Signal Our Nation's Future makes the case for a revival of the American spirit and a renewal of the ideals which make America unique and great. The author concludes the book with a clear call to action, not with violence and gunfire, but, and I quote from the book, "that every American will think carefully about all the achievements the men and women of this nation have made over the past four hundred years, and will make a personal commitment to join the struggle for renewal."
 
I find the presentation of historical information Dr. Richard G. Lee presents to be interesting, compelling, and very thought-provoking. It is clear from historical documentation the United States of America is a nation which is founded on biblical Christian principles. It is also clear from historical documentation that the Founders of this nation made every effort possible to secure the future of America as a free republic governed by We the People.

While I like the idea of a renewing of the American spirit and the concept of the coming revolution, I must disagree that a political revolution will change the direction in which America is heading. The author accurately describes his position that the Great Awakening was the impetus leading to the American Revolution. It is my opinion that if there is to be a coming revolution that will succeed, we must experience another Great Awakening first. It must be more than lip service. It must be a change of heart, a new birth of water and of Spirit, a commitment of denying oneself and following Jesus Christ. Then, and only then, will a revolution to change the morality and the direction of America be successful.

Dr. Richard G. Lee offers a list of ten things the citizens of America can do today to get involved. I will only quote the first one:
 "Pray for America, and pray that with God's help We the People will prevail in the struggle for the heart and soul of the nation."
The remaining nine items are extremely important as well as bring the duty of the citizens of the United States of America.

If you do not find politics and history interesting, then you probably not like this book. If you are concerned about the political and spiritual direction America is going then you will find this book to your liking. Every American citizen, and anyone else who desires to understand the how and why of the American spirit, owes it to themselves to read The Coming Revolution, Signs From America's Past That Signal Our Nation's Future. I recommend it highly.

I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."