1. All Falling Faiths By J. Harvie Wilkinson III In this warm and intimate memoir Judge Wilkinson delivers a chilling message. The 1960s inflicted enormous damage on our country; even at this very hour we see the decade’s imprint in so much of what we say and do. The chapters reveal the harm done to the true meaning of education, to our capacity for lasting personal commitments, to our respect for the rule of law, to our sense of rootedness and home, to our desire for service, to our capacity for national unity, to our need for the sustenance of faith. Judge Wilkinson does not seek to lecture but to… Read More
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1- All American Christmas by Rachel Campos-Duffy and Sean Duffy Pull up a chair, pour some eggnog, and enjoy the Christmas spirit with friends… From the wind-swept, snowy ranges of Wyoming to Florida beaches glowing with Christmas lights, All American Christmas traces holiday traditions across the United States. In this beautiful personal keepsake, Rachel Campos-Duffy and Sean Duffy present a dazzling collection of emotional stories, treasured family photographs, and homegrown Christmas recipes from some of Fox News’ most beloved personalities. Dana Perino takes readers out west to the cattle ranch where she celebrated Christmas with real life “Marlboro Men”—her uncles and grandfather. Maria Bartiromo reflects on growing up in Brooklyn… Read More
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1- Afghans Never Smile: Reflections of a DSS Agent from Both Sides of the Durand Line By Stephen Silva A personal memoir about my experiences as a Diplomatic Security Service Agent in Peshawar, Pakistan and Bagram, Afghanistan. It includes a comprehensive history of some of the most dangerous times during the War on Terror. Readers will learn much that they were previously unaware of in regard to the persistent threats from the Taliban and their unpredictable actions across Pakistan and Afghanistan. The book highlights not only the daily aspects of war and terrorism that many Americans were removed from but also the courage and bravery of those who served on… Read More
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