Thursday, November 4, 2010

The American Patriot's Almanac


The American Patriot's Almanac by William J. Bennett and John T.E. Cribb, published by Thomas Nelson, was everything I expected and more!  This newly revised, updated and expanded almanac includes a slice of our great country's history alongside the daily "American History Parade."

I enjoyed reading through the historical events which left such in impact on our country.  My whole family enjoyed looking up their birthday to see who had the most exciting historical events. 

Since we are learning US History this year, we have been able to review such documents as: The Declaration of Independence (and how it was written and signed), The Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights, and the American Creed - just to name of few.

Each year our students in the public schools are learning a different US History from previous generations.  This Almanac helps bridge that gap and gives an insight into the Christian founding principles of America. 

Per the author, "Our nation's founding principles of liberty and equality are among humanity's noblest aspirations.  As long as the United States is a place dedicated to those principles, then to be an American patriot is to love something noble and good.  By loving America, we lift our own sights."  Let us be a country filled with PATRIOTS who love this country, take pride in what America has accomplished, are active in their communities, and are involved in the election process - voting, reading up on the issues, and being an active participant.

Join in on the US History revolution... take your dose of US History daily alongside your multivitamin!

Book rating:  5 out of 5

Ellen


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

9 comments:

  1. This looks like a great book. Thanks for sharing it! Stopping by from the Hip Homeschool Hop!

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  2. I'm popping in on the Hip Homeschool Hop. I've enjoyed reading your blog today, and especially like the way you organize everything here- it's so neat and orderly! :) Stop by our Stories for the Homeschool Heart blog when you can--God bless,

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  3. We have this book & just love it!

    I'm following you from Hip Homeschool Hop. I think you'd have fun at www.magicalmouseschoolhouse.com, where Disney IS school. Hope you can stop by!

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  4. I reviewed this a few months ago, while great information I found it a little dry. (Sorry!!!) But I thought it was an invaluable book for homeschooling.

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  5. I am blog hopping and found your blog! I am now a follower. Would love for you to check out my blog and follow back!

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  6. I will have to look into this one... thanks for the review.

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  7. Hi there, stopping by from HHH... Looking forward to getting to know your blog! :)

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  8. Hi Ellen!
    I'm your newest follower from iFellowship! Thanks for joining in on our Blog Hop! I hope you've found that this is a GREAT group of women!!!

    Our family LOVES history! This sounds like a great book!!!

    If you have a chance... come see me too over at Living Above Ministries!
    www.pennyfranklin-livingaboveministries.blogspot.com

    Have a great Wednesday!

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  9. Thanks for linking up on Teach Me Tuesday Ellen! Love the book review! I am doing US History with my little ones this year and I find it fascinating how much I DON'T know! I love learning alongside them! Hope to see you back next week!
    Maggie

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Thanks for stopping by. I look forward to reading you thoughts!

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