Monday, October 1, 2007

A Must-Read For Truth-Defending Citizens

Re: The End of America by: Naomi Wolf

Written in the best tradition of revolutionary pamphleteers, Naomi Wolf's canny "letter of warning to a young patriot" serves as the smack-upside-the-head that our desensitized citizenry needs.

Very seldom do I come across a book I would define as a "must-read" for every friend I have, left-wing, right-wing or center-ist (read: scaredy-cat.) Wolf's latest effort easily makes that short list.

The author lays out her points with a sobering straight-forwardness, practically daring critics to exhume their favorite bromide when confronted with parallels between today's United States and past dictatorships: the dreaded label of "conspiracy theory."

My compliments to Wolf on her bold choice to write such a "letter" without the usual liberal apologies and conceits. Although she does lapse into this from time-to-time, for the most part her matter-of-fact style is well-suited to the material. This book could have easily been written as a thesis at three-times the length, which would have diluted its impact as well as overshot the intended audience.

Inspired by a mentor who observed (and survived) 1930's Germany, this critical examination of modern-day "echoes" of past totalitarian states will rivet, fascinate and alarm.

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And after you read the book, don't forget to visit The American Freedom Campaign website.

MBT