Posted on 12/15/2017 8:09:49 AM PST by iowamark
The holidays are upon us, and Christmas shopping is in full swing. If youre stumped about what to get for a fellow freedom-lover in your life, weve got you covered. Our trainers recommended some of their favorite book gift ideas that would make a thoughtful present or a friend, family member, or fellow activist.
1. The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt In it, Haidt helps explain why liberals, conservatives, and libertarians think differently about issues. He also argues why we should be more willing to entertain diverse viewpoints and understand why people believe what they believe. As an activist, understanding someones different viewpoint allows you to have better conversations with them about contentious issues, and maybe even change their hearts and minds. Matthew Hurt
2. Foundations of a Free & Virtuous Society by Dylan Pahman As a scholar at the Acton Institute, Dylan wonderfully harmonizes his Christian faith with human rights and economic thinking in this quirky and accessible read. Boaz Witbeck
3. Progress by Jonah Norberg: The book examines how innovation and freedom have driven unprecedented progress over the past few decades. Ryan Black
4. Little Red Book of Selling by Jeffery Gittomer: In order to advance freedom, you must learn how to sell it. This book is a great place to start. Michael Ciccio
5. How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life by Russ Roberts: This book covers Adam Smiths Theory of Moral Sentiment and shows how we can apply these concepts in todays world. Ryan Black
6. The Intimidation Game by Kimberly Strassel: This book is a fantastic read on how free speech is being silenced by our media and those who are opposed to a free society. It highlights how supporters of big government use media and intimidation tactics to suppress differing views and opinions. Rachel Burgin
7. Economics In One Lesson by Henry Hazlitt: A classic, this book is a heavier read about the unintended consequences of popular economic policies. Rhachel Toombs and Boaz Witbeck
8. Rules for Radicals by Saul Alinsky: A handbook for community organizing, this book is perhaps the most influential teaching on grassroots organization. Alinksy, the father of community mobilizing who helped shape the modern Left, intricately explains his tactics. You wont agree with his worldview, but, when used in a principled way, his tactics can be just as effective for freedom lovers as they were for Alinksy. Ryan Black
9. The Conservative Heart by Arthur Brooks: Freedom-loving Americans are ceding the moral high ground to big-government supporters. In this book, Brooks explains why limited government is compassionate and how you can effectively persuade others through sharing stories and reclaiming the moral high ground. You absolutely need to read this book. Ron Ferguson
Happy gifting!
Any book by Mark Steyn
Any book by Thomas Sowell
Any book by Charles Murray
Any book by Miss Read
Any book by PD James
Alibris.com is your friend.
Pay shipping but prices are low enough that it is equivalent to Amazon, and it is a consortium of independent booksellers, worldwide.
Now, if we all had access to the American Documents Concordance : The Constitutional debates and arguments, the final Constitution, the Federalist Papers, The Bill of Rights and the final ratification, that is something sorely needed and I could eagerly look forward to that.
For 222 years, now, too many frauds have tried to sell us BS about what the Constitution of 1795 actually meant to say, rather than what it actually said, and how it "got there."
I second the choice of Matthew Bracken novels. Great reads.
All of us do have access to these,. But to few have made it their life’s mission to learn them, and also teach them. We make lame excuses while watching TV and doing other activities that do nothing to bring conservatives together to get active against the tide. All too often I read on this forum esposed Conservative types attacking each other over small matters, instead of each being able to understand that the FF ALL layed aside MAJOR differences to come together for the common cause. Little wonder why the other side is winning and getting stronger. They can and continue to agree to disagree with themselves while WHILE working against us.
We as a group are not willing enough to DO and spend to educate ourselves, our “peers” and our prodgeny to be ready to win.
Until we change, they will continue to win.
Until.ALL.is.lost.
Do you mean the French Constitution of 1795?
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