Miracles and Massacres: True and Untold Stories of the Making of America

by Glenn Beck

Overview

Glenn Beck, the New York Times bestselling author of The Great Reset presents history as it's supposed to be told: true and thrilling.

History is about so much more than memorizing facts. It is, as more than half of the word suggests, about the story. And, told in the right way, it is the greatest one ever written: Good and evil, triumph and tragedy, despicable acts of barbarism and courageous acts of heroism.

The things you’ve never learned about our past will shock you. The reason why gun control is so important to government elites can be found in a story about Athens that no one dares teach. Not the city in ancient Greece, but the one in 1946 Tennessee. The power of an individual who trusts his gut can be found in the story of the man who stopped the twentieth hijacker from being part of 9/11. And a lesson on what happens when an all-powerful president is in need of positive headlines is revealed in a story about eight saboteurs who invaded America during World War II.

Miracles and Massacres is history as you’ve never heard it told. It’s incredible events that you never knew existed. And it’s stories so important and relevant to today that you won’t have to ask, Why didn’t they teach me this? You will instantly know. If the truth shall set you free, then your freedom begins on page one of this book. By the end, your understanding of the lies and half-truths you’ve been taught may change, but your perception of who we are as Americans and where our country is headed definitely will.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476771205
Publisher:	Threshold Editions
Publication date:	08/12/2014
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	304
Sales rank:	268,898
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Glenn Beck, the nationally syndicated radio host and founder of TheBlaze television network, has written thirteen #1 bestselling books and is one of the few authors in history to have had #1 national bestsellers in the fiction, nonfiction, self-help, and children’s picture book genres. His recent fiction works include the thrillers Agenda 21, The Overton Window, and its sequel, The Eye of Moloch; his many nonfiction titles include The Great Reset, Conform, Miracles and Massacres, Control, and Being George Washington. For more information about Glenn Beck, his books, and TheBlaze television network, visit GlennBeck.com and TheBlaze.com.

Table of Contents

Author's Note xi

1 Jack Jouett: The Ride That Saved America 1

2 Shays' Rebellion: A Loud and Solemn Lesson 14

3 The Virginia Convention: Compromising for the Constitution 45

4 The Barbary War: A Steep Price for Peace 60

5 Edison vs. Westinghouse: An Epic Struggle for Power 83

6 The Battle of Wounded Knee: Medals of Dishonor 107

7 Easy Eddie & the Hard Road to Redemption 129

8 The Saboteurs: In a Time of War, the Laws Are Silent 153

9 Who Is Tokyo Rose? 177

10 The Battle of Athens: Repeated Petitions, Repeated Injuries 200

11 The My Lai Massacre: A Light in the Darkness 222

12 The Missing 9/11 Terrorist: The Power of Everyday Heroes 239

About the Writing of This Book 261

Our Fading History 281

Editorial Reviews

Glenn’s story-telling in Miracles and Massacres is moving, provocative, and masterful. Each chapter reads like a non-fiction novelette. The book shows how the good, the bad, and the ugly of American history should be narrated: vividly and unflinchingly. These true-life tales also serve as stand-alone study guides — inviting further discussion, debate, and action. It’s perfect for homeschoolers, classical educators, and history buffs of all ages. I can guarantee you two things: 1) Once you pick up Miracles and Massacres, you won’t be able to put down; and 2) You won’t be able to read it just once!”

MICHELLE MALKIN

To me, the best history books bring the past to life. And the very best ones appreciate the true complexity of that process. Miracles & Massacres does exactly that. Glenn gives you triumphs AND tragedy. Heroes AND villains. And along the way, he'll inspire you and bring tears to your eyes. Get ready, you’re about to see why history is the greatest story of all.

Brad Meltzer

To me, the best history books bring the past to life. And the very best ones appreciate the true complexity of that process. Miracles & Massacres does exactly that. Glenn gives you triumphs AND tragedy. Heroes AND villains. And along the way, he'll inspire you and bring tears to your eyes. Get ready, you’re about to see why history is the greatest story of all.

BRAD MELTZER