| The American Patriot's Almanac: Daily Readings on America |  | Authors: Dr. William J. Bennett, John Cribb
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365 reasons to love America!
The fife and drum of history mark the time of each passing day. And within their cadence, personalities, conflicts, discoveries, ideas, and nations peal and fade. American history is no different. From the starving time of Jamestown during the Winter of 1609, through the bloody argument of the Civil War, and to today, the United States is a tale best told one day at a time.
Best-selling author and educator Dr. William J. Bennett is a master of the story that is the United States. And in The American Patriot's Almanac, Bennett distills the American drama into three hundred sixty-five entries-one for each day of the year. Fascinating in its detail and singular in its grasp of the big themes, Bennett's Almanac will make anyone a fan of history, assembling even some of the most obscure details. Even better, it will make of everyone a patriot.
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Make American history and American Patriotism a part of your daily family discussion October 3, 2008
Craig Matteson (Ann Arbor, MI)
106 out of 107 found this review helpful
This is another of William Bennett's reading resources for families. Yes, you can (and should) read this book as an individual, but it is more useful and more powerful when you take time to go through the daily readings as a family. You r kids need to become familiar with American history, and you cannot and must not leave it to the schools. Sure, not every detail will stick everyday. No big deal. Just going through each reading will at least get the sounds of the names, places, and events in their minds so they will provide resonance when they hear them at a time when they are prepared to take it in and remember it. I am sure you have had the experience of learning a new word and then finding everyone using it. They were using it all along, but you simply had not been familiar enough with it to hear the word. Then one day you were. Same thing here with the historical events discussed.
How is the book organized? There are 365 daily readings (I guess you get February 29th off every four years) that present a short article about a key historical event from American history that took place on that day. Many of these have a small engraving to also provide an image. At the bottom of the page is a list of other key events from that day and the year they occurred. The authors call this American History Parade.
There are also several other articles provided throughout the book. The first is an introduction to this book. The others are "Twelve Great Reasons to Love a Great Country", "Flags of the Revolutionary War", "The History of the Stars and Stripes", "Fifty All-American Movies", "Flag Etiquette: Guidelines for Displaying and Handling the U.S. Flag", "How the Declaration of Independence Was Written and Signed", "The Declaration of Independence", How the Constitution Was Written and Ratified", The Constitution of the United States", "The Bill of Rights", "Amendments to the U.S. Constitution Since the Bill of Rights", "The Gettysburg Address", "The Emancipation Proclamation", The Pledge of Allegiance", "The American's Creed", "Songs of American Patriotism", "Poems of American Patriotism", and "Prayers for the American People". I think this collection of articles is worth the price of the book all by themselves!
If you home school or actively participate in the education of your children, you can use this book as a terrific way to spark discussion and help build a collection of important facts in the minds of your children (and yourself). Just making reading, thinking, and talking about American history, patriotism, and the glory of America a part of your family's daily life will have great benefits and pay huge dividends in the lives of your family members.
I think this is a must have for your bookshelf.
Reviewed by Craig Matteson, Ann Arbor, MI
Provides you with a daily history lesson October 29, 2008
RebeccasReads.com (Austin, Texas)
61 out of 62 found this review helpful
Reviewed by Kam Aures for RebeccasReads (10/08)
"The American Patriot's Almanac: Daily Readings on America" is an excellent resource for individuals and families to teach and better understand the history of the United States. We have all had American history classes in school; however, I know that at least for me, a lot of what I had learned I have forgotten since I was taught it so long ago. It is always nice to have a refresher course and that is just what this book is.
The book begins by analyzing the meaning of "patriotism" with a general definition of "love for country" and then by looking at it more specifically. The authors go on to give reasons as to why we should be patriots and concludes the introduction with these words: It takes a nation of patriots to keep a republic. Especially this republic. The United States, with all its might, isn't likely to be conquered from the outside anytime soon. If American liberty loses its luster, the dimming will come from within. It will be due to our own lack of attention and devotion. Without patriotism, there cannot be a United States. It falls upon us - upon you and me - to take care of this miraculous American democracy, to make it work, to love it." (xi-xii)
Following the introduction are 365 sections or units each focusing on historical events throughout the year. For instance, the entry for April 2nd focuses on Juan Ponce De Leon and the Fountain of Youth, July 20th gives information on the Apollo 11 astronauts stepping onto the moon's surface, and September 11th reiterates the events that took place at the World Trade Center. While each date's page gives the history of one event in detail, other events of significance that took place on that date are listed at the bottom.
Although my children are young, I have been reading to them that day's page and then explaining the parts that are hard for them to understand. I think that it is important that all Americans are familiar with and well versed in their country's history and, in my opinion, it is never too soon to establish a foundation. I found the lessons to be very interesting and I am learning new details about events that I was only vaguely familiar with. This book definitely should be a part of any American's home reference library.
A great way to make American History a part of your daily life November 15, 2008
Craig Matteson (Ann Arbor, MI)
24 out of 27 found this review helpful
This is another of William Bennett's reading resources for families. Yes, you can (and should) read this book as an individual, but it is more useful and more powerful when you take time to go through the daily readings as a family. You r kids need to become familiar with American history, and you cannot and must not leave it to the schools. Sure, not every detail will stick everyday. No big deal. Just going through each reading will at least get the sounds of the names, places, and events in their minds so they will provide resonance when they hear them at a time when they are prepared to take it in and remember it. I am sure you have had the experience of learning a new word and then finding everyone using it. They were using it all along, but you simply had not been familiar enough with it to hear the word. Then one day you were. Same thing here with the historical events discussed.
How is the book organized? There are 365 daily readings (I guess you get February 29th off every four years) that present a short article about a key historical event from American history that took place on that day. Many of these have a small engraving to also provide an image. At the bottom of the page is a list of other key events from that day and the year they occurred. The authors call this American History Parade.
There are also several other articles provided throughout the book. The first is an introduction to this book. The others are "Twelve Great Reasons to Love a Great Country", "Flags of the Revolutionary War", "The History of the Stars and Stripes", "Fifty All-American Movies", "Flag Etiquette: Guidelines for Displaying and Handling the U.S. Flag", "How the Declaration of Independence Was Written and Signed", "The Declaration of Independence", How the Constitution Was Written and Ratified", The Constitution of the United States", "The Bill of Rights", "Amendments to the U.S. Constitution Since the Bill of Rights", "The Gettysburg Address", "The Emancipation Proclamation", The Pledge of Allegiance", "The American's Creed", "Songs of American Patriotism", "Poems of American Patriotism", and "Prayers for the American People". I think this collection of articles is worth the price of the book all by themselves!
If you home school or actively participate in the education of your children, you can use this book as a terrific way to spark discussion and help build a collection of important facts in the minds of your children (and yourself). Just making reading, thinking, and talking about American history, patriotism, and the glory of America a part of your family's daily life will have great benefits and pay huge dividends in the lives of your family members.
I think this is a must have for your bookshelf.
Reviewed by Craig Matteson, Ann Arbor, MI
 On Patriotism February 2, 2009
Vicki A. Small (Arizona)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
The American Patriot's Almanac: Daily Readings on America
REVIEW OF: The American Patriot's Almanac: Daily Readings on America
Authors: William J. Bennett and John T.E. Cribb
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: November 2008
515 pages
This Almanac is not a book with which the lover of reading is likely to curl up to devour by firelight. With 365 brief daily items or stories, it is meant to be read daily. However, anyone who enjoys learning about our nation's history will enjoy reading it and return to it, over and over again. The American Patriot's Almanac is full of good information, inspiration, and a number of important documents from America's history. While some are included in many history textbooks--e.g., the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights--this book is more complete for their inclusion.
One feature of this book that I enjoyed was the "American History Parade" at the end of each day's reading. This "Parade" lists approximately five events that took place on the same date in history, from distant to recent past. For example, on July 21, 1925, The Scopes "Monkey Trial" ended with the conviction of teacher John Scopes. On the same day in 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, of Apollo II, ended their visit to the moon.
Other items found between months include Flag Etiquette (p.183), Fifty All-American Movies (p. 138), both Songs and Poems of American Patriotism (pp. 368 and 421, respectively), and other documents we might expect to see here, including The Gettysburg Address and The American's Creed (pp. 329 and 336, respectively). The reader will also find the Code of Conduct for members of the U.S. armed forces (p. 328), authorized in 1955 by President Eisenhower. The authors explain that "The code is an ethical guide that instructs armed forces members when they are prisoners of war or are in danger of capture." Every American should familiarize him- or herself with this Code and consider what it requires of our fighting men and women.
The American Patriot's Almanac is a great book to pick up, from time to time, or to read daily, as its authors intended. Because it contains such a wide variety of gems within its pages, I recommend the book.
Educate yourself on why you love America! May 7, 2009
M. Sanders
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I purchased this book for my third grade classroom and I read it to my students every day immediately following the flag salute. They listen with rapture, especially when I explain in kid friendly terms the weight of the day's reading. When I read to my students the day regarding how the Confederate Army surrendered to the Union, they were speechless. Every day, we are learning why we say the flag salute, why we honor veterans, and what it means to be lucky enough to be born on American soil. How can anyone know what true patriotism is if they do not know the incredible accomplishments of America. Sometimes I get chills reading this book, and I hope that my students love this country enough to help take it back someday when the tyranny of government attempts to steal this incredible nation. If you love America, you should own this book. If you aren't sure what there is to love about America, you should own this book. We have many reasons to be proud, find out for yourself!
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