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The Intellectual Devotional: American History: Revive Your Mind, Complete Your Education, and Converse Confidently about Our Nation's Past
Average Customer Review : 4.5/5 based on 44 reviews
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Editorial Reviews
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.
Spotlight Reviews
Fantastic Book! (2009-01-09)
Customer Review : 5
This book should be on every bookshelf! It is a great read and the one page story format makes it easy to pick up even when your time is short. It is very informative and interesting and makes a great gift too.
I gave this book to several people on my Christmas list who I know enjoy learning more about history. Every one of them loved it! I highly recommend it.
The Intellectual Devotional: American History (2009-01-07)
Customer Review : 5
My wife and I have been reading this book daily for three months and
found it so helpful that we sent a copy to my daughter. It is very well written, putting historical events and characters in context, adding new information and increasing our respect for our nation and its leaders.
Big Hit with All Ages (2009-01-06)
Customer Review : 5
Gave this book as a Christmas present. I was amazed at all of the family members that picked this book up to read after it was opened. Everyone wanted to take a look. I'm so glad I picked this as a gift! I purchased the other "Intellectual Devotionals" to give as gifts as well.
History Lite (2008-10-01)
Customer Review : 3
The Intellectual Devotional: American History, is history lite.
Divided into seven fields of knowledge, (Politics & Leadership, War & Peace, Rights & Reform, Business, Building America, Literature, and Arts), the idea behind the devotional is to read one page per day, but I found myself so absorbed that I read half the book in one sitting.
This book is more about the tip of the iceberg rather than an in-depth look at American history, but it is fascinating nonetheless. It's perfect when you only have a few minutes for reading.
On the downside, the fonts are too small for the average reader, so you might find yourself reaching for those drugstore readers. There are obvious editing errors that I found distracting. If you are a true student of history, this is probably not the book for you.
Still, it is great fun, makes a wonderful coffee table book or gift, and opens a window to our collective past.
Even better than the 1st edition (2008-08-24)
Customer Review : 5
The only thing I can say is that if you liked the 1st edition, you will also enjoy this one.
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