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On 7/21 Matthew Bedford wrote: The American Patriot's AlmanacWords mean things, and ideas have consequences. If you don't agree with the above statement, The American Patriot's Almanac will be just one more collection of quaint sayings by old and dead men. Euripides is said to have said "The tongue is mightier than the blade", and ... A valuable addition to any coffee table in America
On 6/7 Audra Osburn wrote: 365 reasons to love America!The fife and drum of history mark the time of each passing day. And within their cadence, personalities, conflicts, discoveries, ideas, and nations peal and fade. American history is no different. From the starving time of Jamestown during the Winter of 1609, through the bloody ... Cloudy With a Chance of The American Patriot's Almanac
On 6/6 Chase Clemons wrote: For this post, we’re taking a look at Dr. William Bennett and John Cribb’s The American Patriot’s Almanac: Daily Readings on America. This book focuses on daily readings centered around different people and events from American history. Dr. Bennett weaves an exceptional story of America’s history ... The American Patriot’s Almanac
On 6/1 Trish Burkholder wrote: The American Patriot’s Almanac: Daily Readings on America by William J. Bennett and John T.E. Cribb was published by Thomas Nelson Publishers last year. If you are looking for a book to help you learn about a variety of events and people from our country’s history, this is it! Since this is a book of ... The American Patriot’s Almanac – Book Review
On 5/24 Jennifer Juliano wrote: The American Patriot's Almanac is a book of daily readings on America. This book is filled with great stories of America's history and her founding. In addition to the daily readings there are informational sections which include flag etiquette, The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution of ... An Education on Patriotism
On 4/28 Kathy Mason wrote: The American Patriot's Almanac by William J. Bennett and John T.E. Cribb is a must-have for every home library. Covering the birth pangs of our great nation from the 1700s through the present day, this account is delightfully easy to read. We live in an era where patriotism is discouraged in favor of ... The American Patriot's Almanac
On 4/18 Sean Coletti wrote: Probably the most famous "American" thing that ever happened on my birthday (March 19) was the first day of the invasion of Iraq (2003), although Uncle Tom's Cabin was also published on my birthday in 1852. On my wedding anniversary (May 7), Germany surrendered to the Allied forces in France, bringing ... A Look at My Bookshelf: The American Patriot's Almanac
On 4/9 Bruce Armstrong wrote: Noted conservative author and talk show host Bill Bennett has a deep and abiding love for history and patriotism. Bennett, formerly an official in the Reagan and Bush I administrations, and currently host of Bill Bennett's Morning in America, has written many books on history and patriotism, including ... Book Review: The American Patriot's Almanac - William J. Bennett
On 4/2 Michelle Wegner wrote: I was blown away by this book. Each day is focused on a new fact about our great nation, and a bit of a summary about that fact. I can honestly say that I learned more about our country from reading one story about it a day than I did in a few years of U.S. History in high school. This Almanac is jam-packed ... The American Patriot's Almanac Review
On 3/25 Melissa Lockcuff wrote: The American Patriot’s Almanac by William J. Bennett and John T.E. Cribb is the first book I recently chose to review for Thomas Nelson. It actually would make a great book to have on your coffee table when friends come over because it would encourage some interesting conversation. The title fits it ... Book Review- The American Patriot's Almanac
On 3/9 Nick Cross wrote: It is no surprise given the book's title that this paints an awe inspiring picture of what we have accomplished since the colonies were first settled. I would recommend this book as a way to get a small piece of history each day for you and your family. It could also serve a good starting point for ... Snippets of History
On 2/22 Brittanie Terrell wrote: On this day in American history George Washington was born. He would become the first president of our country (USA).The American Patriot's Almanac is 365 days of daily readings on of course America. Each day features two parts. The first part is a short article on something that happened that particular ... The American Patriot's Almanac by William J. Bennett and John T.E. Cribb
On 2/20 Wes Shortridge wrote: I still find time to read some of one of my favorite subjects-- American history. I am convinced that America is one of the greatest stories ever told. Unfortunately, much of American history is told with an agenda. I thought this book would be a conservative treatise on politics and religion since ... American Patriot's Almanac
On 2/13 NANCY MARSH wrote: 5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Way to Learn More about American History, February 9, 2009 By Southern Blessings I received The American Patriot's Almanac: Daily Readings on America a few weeks ago. I chose it because we homeschool and I thought it would be a great addition to our library. It tells of events ... A Fun Way to Learn More about American History
On 2/9 Scott Skones wrote: Something that I hope to start doing on a somewhat regular basis is making recommendations/reviews of various books that I read. Many of these books will be useful for you as parents, but some may also just be general titles that I happen to read.The first book that I would like to let you know about ... Book Review: The American Patriot's Almanac
On 2/3 Vicki Small wrote: Title: The American Patriot's Almanac: Daily Readings on AmericaAuthors: William J. Bennett and John T.E. CribbPublisher: Thomas NelsonPublished: 2008, 515 pages This Almanac is not a book with which the lover of reading is likely to curl up to devour by firelight. With 365 brief daily items ... Book review: On Patriotism
On 2/2 Jill ONeill wrote: This is a useful single-volume reference, created with the intent of fostering awareness of and pride in the historical heritage of the United States. Each day of the year (with the exception of leap years, there being no entry for Feb 29) has a primary entry running about 4-5 paragraphs in length and ... The American Patriot's Almanac [Review]
On 2/2 Debbie Lawrence wrote: There are 365 daily readings that present a short article about a key historical event from American history that took place on that day. Many of these have a small engraving to also provide an image. At the bottom of the page is a list of other key events from that day and the year they occurred. The ... The American Patriot's Almanac-Proud To Be American
On 1/31 Paula Lipper wrote: “Patriotism means ‘love for country’” – so begins the introduction to The American Patriot’s Almanac: Daily Readings on America. This book authored by William J. Bennett and John T.E. Cribb has been a pleasant surprise for me and totally void of being a dull, boring book. When I received ... The American Patriot's Almanac - A Book Review
On 1/30 Brandon Swindell wrote: The American Patirot’s Alminac was the first book I received from the Tomas Nelson Book Review Blogger’s club. I am a lover of American history so naturally when I saw this I picked it up, and wow! I am a detail freak so it’s interesting to learn little things that your history teacher in high ... A History Lover's Favorite Book
On 1/21 Christy Broxton wrote: The American Patriot's Almanac by William J. Bennett and John T.E. Cribb would be an excellent addition to any personal library. As it's subtitle suggests, it features daily readings on America. "Patriotism means 'love for country.' The word comes from the Latin pater, meaning 'father.' Loving your homeland ... An Almanac for Your Personal Library
On 1/20 Nichole Esmon wrote: Say what you will about William Bennett -- and I will say that he can be a tad preachy, as evidenced in the introduction -- but the guy knows his US History. In "The American Patriot's Almanac," he shares a short dose of his knowledge every day for a year. Today, for example, we learn about the inauguration. ... A terrific resource
On 1/20 Jim Steward wrote: This is a new offering from Thomas Nelson publishers. In this daily almanac, Bennett and Cribb provide a daily glimpse into the events, actions, thoughts and emotions that took place in the founding of our country. There is a page for each day of the year. On each of those days, Bennett and Cribb give ... American Patriot's Almanac Review
On 1/19 john umland wrote: I'm a history fanatic. However, my readings of US history, especially in regards to its relations with native Americans, left my feelings of patriotism greatly diminished. We, as a country, have done so much wrong. Yet, The American Patriot's Almanac Daily Readings on America edited by Bill Bennett and ... book report: The American Patriot's Almanac Daily Readings on America
On 1/16 Scott Kuhn wrote: Former Secretary of Education and Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy Bill Bennett serves up another feel-good collection of stories and anecdotes, similar in style but differing in focus from his 1993 book The Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories. The American Patriot's ... Review: The American Patriot's Almanac: Daily Readings on America
On 1/15 Anne LeGare wrote: As I read this book, all I could think was "what a terrific idea!" William J. Bennett and John T.E. Cribb have produced a marvelous work. Their introductory words capture the book’s charm, and this quote said it all for me: “Every American has a claim on the contents of this book. Many of us don’t ... Start Reading Now!
On 1/14 Brent Baxter wrote: “The American Patriot’s Almanac: Daily Readings on America” by William J. Bennett and John T.E. Cribb is an excellent read! It’s set up, as the title implies, as a daily reader- one story from American history for each day of the year. I really enjoy the setup of this book. The book as a whole ... The American Patriot's Almanac
On 1/14 Doug petch wrote: The American Patriot's Almanac is a book that deserves a place in every American home, not on a bookshelf gathering dust, but lying close at hand, dog-eared and well worn from use. My first literary exposure to William Bennett was his 1993 anthology "The Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories" ... A New Way to Look at American History
On 1/13 David Wickiser wrote: The American Patriot’s Almanac, by William Bennet and John Cribb, is a fun resource for personal and family reading. It is composed of daily readings for the whole year that tell of different people, or patriots, who have had a major impact on American history. Part of the joy of the book is that ... Review: The American Patriot's Almanac
On 1/10 Catherine Martin wrote: My book reviews are generally done on books that I’ve recently gotten from the library and are kind of a “public service” to help readers decide if they should read one of the books. This review, though, is my first review for Thomas Nelson Publishers. I received a complimentary copy ... Book Review – The American Patriot’s Almanac
On 1/8 Valerie Sliker wrote: The American Patriot's Almanac:Daily Readings on Americaby William J. Bennett and John T.E. Cribb“To the families of the American soldier, families who, for love of country, have sacrificed in countless ways.”Bennett and Cribb make an excellent duo. They have paired up before and have once again ... The American Patriot's Almanac, Book Review
On 1/8 Phillip Santillan wrote: When I received my first book as Thomas Nelson book review blogger, I was excited. What I received in the mail was The American Patriot's Almanac: Daily Readings on America. The first thing I noticed was that this book was really well made. It have a Red cloth binding and the artwork on the front was ... My experience with The American Patriot's Almanac
On 1/7 Terra Hangen wrote: This book is full of compelling stories about American history, with a different historical event being presented each day of the year. Here is an entertaining way to learn about our country, in easy to read informative snippets. An attractive hardcover binding holds many treasures within, including ... Fascinating American History Vignettes
On 1/6 ABI BUENING wrote: "Patriotism is more than just flying a flag," says William Bennett, "it's sticking it out through thick or thin (right or wrong.)" What do you know about America? Get to know your country better and love it more with William Bennett's help. This book is any history buff's dream. Good for the homeschooler ... The American Patriot's Almanac by William J. Bennett and John T.E. Gribb
On 1/6 Bill Crane wrote: William Bennett and John Cribb have done Americans a great favor. They have compiled hundreds of vignettes from American history and have condensed them into short, readable, one-page accounts in this great book. The stories recounted in this volume are informative, inspirational and even surprising, ... An American History Reader
On 1/6 Deborah White wrote: The American Patriot's Almanacby William J. Bennett and John T.E. CribbHardback: 516 pagesPublisher: Thomas NelsonFirst Released: 2008Back Cover Blurb: 365 reasons to love America! The fife and drum of history mark the time of each passing day. And within their cadence, personalities, conflicts, discoveries, ... The American Patriot's Almanac by Bennett and Cribb
On 1/5 Luanne DeBoth wrote: The American Patriot's Almanac is my latest book to be reviewed. Written by William Bennett--the author of The Book of Virtues--The American Patriot's Almanac packs 365 daily snapshots of history between it's pages.When you open this book you'll find a "daily source of inspiration and information about ... A Book for Patriots--Review
On 1/5 Ashley Kwasney wrote: I love American history and this book feeds my passion in a way I have not seen before. The American Patriot’s Almanac is a daily devotional of American history. Each month begins with an essay, such as, Twelve Great Reasons to Love a Great Country or Fifty All-American Movies. Each day’s reading ... The American Patriot's Almanac: Daily Readings on America
On 1/5 Stacy Zogheib wrote: The American Patriot's Almanac, by William Bennett is 365 days worth of short readings about Amercan history, covering both the distant and more recent past. The topics range from an account of a soldier's heroics in Iraq, to little known facts about the American flag. All of the entries are about a ... Book Review: The American Patriot's Almanac
On 1/5 Pamela Darbonne wrote: From the moment I laid eyes on this book, I knew it had the potential to become a treasure in our home. Being married to a former history teacher and surrounded by several history buffs, including my own penchant for learning about the past, I knew not only would my husband enjoy it but my children ... Great for History Buffs of All Ages
On 1/5 Janice Eicholtz wrote: A different kind of history book!!The American Patriot's Almanac by William J. Bennett and John T.E. Cribb is an awesome resource. It breaks history down by the date that the events happened. This means every day you can read what happened in history. As a homeschooler, this leaves the door wide open ... A Book Review
On 1/5 Beverly Moore wrote: The American Patriot's Almanac by William J. Bennett and John T.E. Cribb is an excellent review of our American history. It is written with one story per day for one year. After each story there is a list of years with one outstanding historical fact for that date in that year. Oh and lest you think ... Time for Another Great Book's Review
On 1/5 Scott Nichols wrote: 5.0 out of 5 stars Daily Treasures From Our Nation's Past, January 5, 2009 By Scott Nichols "Pastor Scott" I have long been a fan of American History, short daily readings and William Bennett. So I was excited to receive my copy of "The American Patriots Almanac - Daily Readings". On first impression ... Daily Treasures From Our Nation's Past
On 1/4 Justin Vance wrote: I have received much enjoyment from a book I honestly expected to be dry and boring. I had poor experiences in most of my history course through school and didn’t expect much more when I picked up The American Patriot’s Almanac. I received a finance degree and, although I have always loved history, ... The American Patriots Almanac
On 1/3 Melanie Law wrote: The seasoned historian and the newcomer to American history are bound to find this book both interesting and useful. The American Patriot's Almanac has a unique layout. Each day of the year, except February 29, is chronicled by a historical event. These entries are brief, seldom more than a few paragraphs. ... The American Patriot's Almanac by William J. Bennett and John T. E. Cribb
On 1/2 Karla Cook wrote: The American Patriot's Almanac by William J. Bennett and John T.E. Cribb is a beautiful hardback book in classic style chock full of fascinating bits of American history and culture. It really does read like an almanac that is all about the United States of America.It is divided into short readings, ... The American Patriot's Almanac
On 12/31 Cass Darrow wrote: I posted over on my craft blog about the crafty calendars I got for Christmas. Man, I just love those little page-a-days, don’t you? But I also love a good hard bound book, and I’ve gotten my hands on one I think will interest some of you. It’s been sitting on my ... The American Patriot’s Almanac
On 12/30 Tami Frailey wrote: I was really excited when I started to read The American Patriot’s Almanac by Bennett & Cribb, (Thomas Nelson Publisher). I knew immediately that this would soon become one of my favorite books. I was not disappointed. If you are a history buff, or want to be one, pick up this book! The book ... Book Review Tuesday: The American Patriot’s Almanac by William Bennett and John Cribb
On 12/30 Tamera Kraft wrote: This is a must have book for every family. The American Patriot's Almanac has bite size pieces of American history not taught in school. There's a passage for every day of the year. What a great New Year's resolution it would be to read a passage to your family every day and instill a love for United ... The American Patriot's Almanac
On 12/29 John Rust wrote: The American Patriot’s Almanac was sent for review purposes from Thomas Nelson Publishers, and is available here. This review was not affected by any outside source, and the opinions of the author are solely his. In school, any good student learns about American history, from the landing of Columbus ... Review: The American Patriot’s Almanac
On 12/27 Audrey Hebbert wrote: William Bennett has done it again, this time in cooperation with John T. E. Cribb. They've compiled a treasury of essays, packed with interesting anecdotes, events and persons. American history is their subject. The book is set up for reading one essay per day about an event that happened on that date ... Book Review - The American Patriot's Almanac
On 12/26 Hilary Baumann wrote: Not your typical “This Day in History”… This is a great short daily read with interesting bits of history you probably won’t have heard unless you’re a history major. I’m not one to really get excited about history but this was the most interesting of the books available on the Thomas Nelson Publishers book review list ... The American Patriot’s Almanac: Daily Readings on America
On 12/25 Jennifer AlLee wrote: The idea of daily readings about American history might sound a little scary... if you're like me, you sat through more than one dry history class in your school days. Thankfully, The American Patriot's Almanac is about as far from dry as you can get. William J. Bennett and John T. E. Cribb have put ... A Wonderful Book for Anyone Interested in America
On 12/24 Lee D wrote: The American Patriot’s Almanac is from Thomas Nelson Publishers and very well written by William J. Bennett and John T.E. Cribb. I highly recommend this book because it will inspire you as you read about those who have done great things for our country. These daily readings are about great Americans, some well known and ... The American Patriot’s Almanac
On 12/22 Mara Kim wrote: The American Patriot’s Almanac is a beautiful testimony to the history of the United States. In school, history was boring and tedious. Not with this book. It would make a great history book for students and adults alike. It is filled with historical stories and they are linked to the each day of ... Historical Treasure
On 12/22 Joyce Dixon wrote: THE AMERICAN PATRIOT'S ALMANAC is a great way to get a daily refresher course in American history or a great way to inspire a young person’s love of history. The daily entries provide a short essay on an event for that day in history, and a positive lesson or message we receive from that fact. As part ... An American History Refresher Course
On 12/22 Resident Expat wrote: The American Patriot's Almanac is Bennet's The American Patriot's Almanac is Bennet's latest offering. I was curious about this book given his repertoire of morality issues and well deserved neoconservative reputation. In recent years, the flag of "patriotism" has been unfurled frequently, often during ... Excellent Addition To the Reference Shelf
On 12/21 donna volkenannt wrote: A Lesson A Day in Patriotism The almanac is a collection of facts and figures about Americana, spotlighting patriots who shaped our nation, from the formation of the United States of America to present day. It is a day-by-day account of historic events and contains verbatim texts of historic documents, ... The American Patriot's Almanac
On 12/21 Deena Peterson wrote: After the most recent election, this book is SO needed in homes today! With heart, character and accuracy, "The American Patriot's Almanac" gives the tradition of patriotism a fresh, new look. Designed for a year's worth of reading, "The American Patriot's Almanac" is stuffed with historical information ... The American Patriot's Almanac by William J. Bennett & John T.E. Cribb
On 12/20 Stephen Jones wrote: Don't let the word "almanac" scare you. This is a story book. But what makes this book so good is that the stories are true!Bill Bennett and John Cribb make history come alive by retelling many of the best stories of America in a short and compelling way. Learn about the heroes, battles, geography, events, ... Book Review: The American Patriot's Almanac
On 12/20 Linda Adams wrote: The American Patriot’s Alamanac: Daily Readings on America by William J. Bennett and John T.E. Gribb is like a meditation book. Each page is a new day, featuring a different story about an event or a person in history, along with a list of other significant events that occurred on that date. But it’s not ... The American Patriot’s Alamanac
On 12/20 Desiree Bochman wrote: I had the pleasure of reviewing this book, and it exceeded my expectations. The book design is beautiful, and it instantly drew me into the book. The book is divided by months and themes. The first thing we did was look up the dates of our family. We all wanted to see what events took place on our ... Wonderful Resource
On 12/19 Jaime Sundsmo wrote: This book is AWESOME! If my stars counted toward anything, I would give this a hefty 5+. This is a day by day American history book, giving you great history stories in easy to read, short format. PERFECT for home schoolers, history buffs, people wanting to learn American history in an easy fashion, ... Perfect for Home Schoolers, History Buffs, and General Reading
On 12/19 Josh Gelatt wrote: The American Patriot's Almanac William J. BennettTitle: The American Patriot's AlmanacAuthor: William J. BennettPublisher: Thomas NelsonYear: 2008ISBN: 978-1955-5267-9Binding: HardcoverPages: 515Reading Level: 2.5Price: $32.99Josh Gelatt’s Review: William Bennett has provided a delicious volume that ... The American Patriot's Almanac
On 12/19 Tracy Keck wrote: I’ve just finished my latest book to review, The American Patriot’s ALMANAC, written by William J. Bennett and John T.E. Cribb. To be perfectly honest with you, I don’t think I can even begin to give this amazing book the review it deserves. I love this book. For the first time ever, I can now ... Book Review ~ The American Patriot's Almanac
On 12/18 Jason Skipper wrote: When one opens the cover they will find readings covering the long winter at Valley Forge, the first flight by the Wright brothers, the Tuskegee Airmen, and someone (I’m not telling who, because I’ll let the reader learn as I did.) becoming a honorary citizen of the United States. Do you know what ... Book Review: The American Patriot’s Almanac
On 12/18 Marv Nelson wrote: "Patriotism means "love for country." The word comes from the Latin pater, meaning "father." Loving your homeland is just as natural as loving your father or mother---after all, your country nourishes you, protects you and in many ways makes you who you are. Just as it's virtue to honor your parents, ... The American Patriot's Almanac
On 12/17 K Andrews wrote: The American Patriot’s Almanac is a fantastic way for families to talk about American history one bite at a time. I was worried that this book would be overwhelming in scope and depth at 515 pages, but instead I found it to be a pleasant read at one page per day.The book consists of a one page a day ... The American Patriot's Almanac
On 12/16 Angela Bishop wrote: I am really enjoying this next book. The American Patriot's Alamanac - Daily Readings on America. As soon as I got this book I couldn't wait to open it up. First of all, I really love that it's made to look like an old weathered book. I think that it gives it quite a bit of character. This is a great ... The American Patriot's Almanac
On 12/16 Sherry Early wrote: I just got this book in the mail from Thomas Nelson publishers, and I wanted to get a review posted before it’s too late because I think it would make a wonderful Christmas or New Year’s present for anyone interested in American history or any homeschooler or teacher of American history. As soon as the ... The American Patriot’s Almanac by William Bennett and John Cribb
On 12/15 Cherise Kachelmuss wrote: I just received the book, The American Patriot's Almanac, to review and I have to say I love it. Now I am by no means a history person, actually history was my least favorite subject as I figured it was in the past and that's where it should stay. I was pleasantly surprised with how interesting and addicting ... Great Historical Reference
On 12/15 Cindy Loven wrote: A day by day compilation of historical facts, made fun with illustrations and lots of interesting facts concerning all sort of historical events, documents, and people. The American Patriot's Almanac, can easily hold the attention of anyone old enough to read, from the youngest to the oldest. Mr. Bennett ... History Day by Day
On 12/15 Ruth Curcuru wrote: Thanks to Thomas Nelson publishers, I've had the opportunity to read and review The American Patriot's Almanac. If you are a history buff, or know one, this book is the ideal gift. As the title implies, it gives a pro-American view of American history for those who are tired of the "mean American picks ... American Patriot's Almanac
On 12/13 Eric Cooper wrote: Bill Bennett does a great job putting compendiums of uplifting stories together, like his stories for children and moral compass stories. This book is a daily reader or almanac with historic American facts and heroes and stories you may not have heard about. Every day has several events that happened on that day. It also ... The American Patriot’s Almanac
On 12/13 Cafe Lily Book Reviews wrote: From the moment I laid eyes on this book, I fell in love with it. From the “aged” look of the front cover to the beautiful ivory, rough edge pages, this book captured my interest from the very first page. In the very beginning of this book, there are 3 pages devoted to The American Patriot, and ... Currently Reviewing