First and foremost the book is a call to Mormonism.
Typical Glenn Beck, give up just enough truth and common sense to hook a sane person, then add the Glenn Beck cool aid. I read the book because I have some friends and family who are raving about the book and Glenn Beck himself, and I wanted to know what this cult leader is saying to hook his followers. I could not in good conscience suggest this book - unless you are researching cult leaders, mass hysteria, or propaganda distribution.
I was initially struck with the excessive use of quotes. Every point that is made has at least one quote from a great mind to seemingly back up the premise, no matter how far out of context the given quote has been taken. This was the selling point for one of my friends, saying that, “Glenn is more of a messenger and channel for the great knowledge of the world, which is obvious as he generously quotes the great people of the world”. Now, after reading the book, I have to question the critical thinking skills of the Glenn Beck fans in my life.
The book cleverly switches back and forth between Glenn Beck and Keith Ablow (psychiatrist, author, tv personality), and weaves a weird tale of a fallen human (the old Glenn) and his rebirth into and enlightened man filled with the God that is in us all (the new Glenn). In this narrative the authors present the seven stars of enlightenment to guide ones path to peace and eventually, Mormonism – the religion with no Hell and an all you can eat buffet of great things for any patriotic American.
I feel like I wasted a couple days of reading time as I have come no closer to understanding why people so fervently follow this man Glenn Beck.