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April 17
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Michael
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The Federalist Papers (Paperback)
by James Madison, John Jay, Alexander Hamilton
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read in September, 1991
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"What can I say about this incredibly-important piece of political science and history? Written to raise understanding and support of the new Constitution, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay explain in stunning detail the original intent o...more
What can I say about this incredibly-important piece of political science and history? Written to raise understanding and support of the new Constitution, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay explain in stunning detail the original intent of nearly every element of the proposed federal government.
It is frightening that the Supreme Court cites (completely out of context, by the way) private correspondence from Thomas Jefferson -- who was not even involved in the drafting of the Constitution -- in support of the concept that there should be a wall of separation between Church and State, yet this collection of articles by framers of the Constitution is practically ignored.
This should be required reading for every student before leaving high school. I think I'd settle, though, for it to be required of law students -- particularly those who someday aspire to become judges....less
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Michael
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Nearer, My God: An Autobiography of Faith (Paperback)
by William F. Buckley Jr.
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Michael
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Miles Gone By: A Literary Autobiography (with CD)
by William F. Buckley
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April 09
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Michael
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A Guide to Prayer for Ministers and Other Servants (Paperback)
by Rueben P. Job, Norman Shawchuck
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April 07
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Michael
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The President (Hardcover)
by Parker Hudson
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March 28
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Michael
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What's Your God Language?: Cconnecting With God Through Your Unique Spiritual Temperament (Nine Spiritual Temperaments--How Knowing Yours Can Help You)
by Myra Perrine
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read in March, 2008
Michael said:
"This is billed as a work that develops further on "Sacred Pathways" but in reality, I did not find much more information in this book. If you have read "Sacred Pathways" by Gary Thomas, then you probably have all the information y...more
This is billed as a work that develops further on "Sacred Pathways" but in reality, I did not find much more information in this book. If you have read "Sacred Pathways" by Gary Thomas, then you probably have all the information you will need in a much more concise manner....less
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Michael
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Lincoln's Melancholy: How Depression Challenged a President and Fueled His Greatness (Hardcover)
by Joshua Wolf Shenk
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read in February, 2008
Michael said:
"This profile of President Lincoln proceeds from the assumption that Lincoln struggled with depression for most of his life, and it looks at how his depression shaped his presidency. The author seems to think he is the first to come to this conclusion...more
This profile of President Lincoln proceeds from the assumption that Lincoln struggled with depression for most of his life, and it looks at how his depression shaped his presidency. The author seems to think he is the first to come to this conclusion, but I know I have seen it discussed -- though in much more concise terms -- in other works. Most memorably, the issue of depression in the presidency is addressed in Herbert Abrams' "The President Has Been Shot: Confusion, Disability, and the 25th Amendment."...less
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Michael
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Spirituality of the Road (Paperback)
by David J. Bosch
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Michael
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The Church Out on a Limerick (Paperback)
by Rob L. Staples
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