This fascinating history; based on meticulous research into the correspondence and documentation of the founding fathers leading up to and encompassing the crafting of the Declaration of Independence; sheds light on how the Judeo-Christian worldview motivated America’s founding fathers; influenced national independence; inspired our foundational documents; and established the American nation. Written with the pacing and drama of an enticing drama; Forged in Faith is crafted for popular appeal with a compelling mix of dramatized story and action-driven narrative; yet with the authenticity and academic verity of historian Rod Gragg.
#681107 in Books 2010-11-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.21 x .71 x 6.14l; 1.23 #File Name: 144560020X252 pages
Review
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A story I've never heard beforeBy Harold A. FultonThere are more than enough books about the "fighting Navy" but very few that accurately depict the civvie/military life aboard a cargo carrier. This is about life in the cargo hauling business; those too often ignored contract seamen who carried the means of winning the war. There is little glamour and little battle action; it's more about a young man who went to sea and quietly grew up in the process. I had an uncle in the Merchant Marine; he never talked about what he did and how he lived; now I know. I highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in WW II.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An interesting nautical yarnBy John WingfieldOne oft times hears of the fighting side of naval actions yet little is paid to the logistical side that is oft time mundane and routine. This is one of those stories. The author while describing the typical activities of day spared the reader the boredom by going into depth about them. His adventures ashore while timid; show that the time in port was not hurry and dash but several days of down time. When there was action it was brief and intense and gave addage to the expression that in a combat theater things are 98% routine and boredom and 2% excitement and terror.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Not what I expected...By JohnThere's very little information about the actual life aboard the ship. Most of it seems to be about his time spent at different ports and his interaction with the citizens. Mildly interesting; but not the exciting war story that I was expecting. I think it would be better to have a title reflecting this. Maybe: "My adventures in Foreign Ports during WWII".
