Winning was just the beginning. Change may start at the White House, but it finishes at your house. In The Deplorables' Guide to Making America Great Again, Fox News Radio host Todd Starnes reports from the front lines of the culture war in America and provides insights on what you can do to bring about real and lasting change in our nation. We've told Washington enough is enough, and we want to change the course of the country. President Obama called us bitter. Hillary Clinton called us irredeemable. The mainstream media called us backwater bigots. We were mocked by Hollywood and dismissed by academics. We were marginalized by the media - bullied and belittled by sex and gender revolutionaries. With the election of Donald Trump, the American people have spoken.
*I received a copy of this book through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.*
This book was very different than I expected--in a good way. As the title implies, this is a guide book. The author intended this to be for those who identify themselves within a certain group of people. It's full of stories that highlight how this group has won, and how they've lost. And what you can do to help make America great.
This book opened my eyes to many things that I had either overlooked or ignored in the past. The thing that I appreciated most were the Marching Orders. Here the author gives advice on things that individuals can do to maintain freedom.
This is not a book focused around Trump or the election. And I appreciated that. This book is about people, the everyday people living their lives, and their role in the future of humanity and this country.
This was an enlightening read that has given me a lot to think about.
Well, I've got to say that I was surprised by The Deplorables' Guide to Making America Great Again. When I got it, I wasn't sure if I would like it or find it silly; but it was really good! All of the stories of things that are happening today really showcased how PC we are all becoming and it's kind of scary in a way that people get offended over the littlest of things.
The book was written well and had some humor, which was great. I recommend this book.
*I received a complimentary eBook copy via NetGalley for my honest review. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.*
I enjoyed this book because it was in plain spoken language and Todd makes some great points. He generally has a clear way of putting the information out there. He kind of reminds me of Paul Harvey, for those of us old enough to know who that was.
Had higher expectations for this, given the title of the book.
If I knew Todd Starnes was just another sarcastic Fox News toad I'd have skipped it. The hypocrisy is 5 stars though.
Free speech for them and their religion but not others. This is actually just another screed from a paranoid Christian (or Southern Baptist to be precise) right-winger. The author likes to remind you, like you have poor-memory retention that he's from the South, and the South is just the best and sweet tea is second only to Christ's blood itself in life sustaining hydration. It got annoying very quickly. His ignorance (of which there are numerous) of the fact that the Southern twang drawl accent is universally derided as ignorant and racist was just sweet - not as delicious as sweet tea, but close enough. It's what we say in Australia: 'That's gold!'
Most of the references are his own...on Fox News. So if you knew the author's work you wouldn't have much need to read this.
Of the solutions it offers, which I was expecting, most were join your local bible study and study at two of America's most extreme Bible based universities (Liberty Uni by evangelical crooks the Falwells and something I'd never seen before Truett Cath-something [which I lost track off and since it has no index and the search function was broken for the ARC, it just made it more frustrating]). Seriously can not make this up.
One star for false titling, it would deserve 3 if it had better references and cases that weren't sensationalised and taken out of context. And it was titled 'My Southern Baptist Opinions on the Culture Wars'.
On two occassions I chuckled silently at the (weak) sensationalised media stories that turned out to be storms in a tea cup. Or baby breath over sweet tea. So it soon turned to a waste of time. Saddens me to say it, but there really needs to be some minimum education level or IQ for writers of books to save the world time. Perhaps it is a self-published title. Or a Christian publisher that will publish anything they think will remotely help their cause, however deluded and misguided. No wonder it took so long to read, an interesting book would have taken less than 10 hours over 2 or 3 days, but this took much longer and could only be read in short spurts over weeks, it was actually semi-abandoned for months, and then in a few hours I just skimmed through the last half (from 30% to 70% the rest is poorly formatted references taking up 30%).
Plus the preachiness doesn't end there, the very last pages invite you to some daily prayer e-mail list. What a joke. No wonder it flopped. Glad it was just an ebook from NetGalley and I could click to the next page quickly.
Todd Starnes has assembled in one easy-to-read book numerous events that have happened and continue to happen in America that will make you think we’re living in a world of McCarthyism once again. I had read of a few of the events, but the majority of them have not been reported on (imagine that!). Combined together in one list will really make you think. It’s scary, sad, and demoralizing but Starnes writes in a way that makes you chuckle at times. He lists his “marching orders” at the end of each chapter; a list of suggestions a quiet, normal conservative may consider in order to become more active. And no, these don’t include wearing masks, carrying bats, and smashing windows, marching in a vagina costume, spitting, or hitting people with used sanitary products. He discusses the whitewashing of history, “neutral American accent” lessons (I really chuckled at this one), and various ways the minority is screeching and screaming to make the majority (aka Deplorables) feel that they are outnumbered. He reflects on Obama’s eight years and the effects it has had on society. In regard to Obama flooding terrorist countries with our tax dollars, he notes that Obama must think “Death to America,” is the Muslim way of saying, “Hey, y’all.” I’m not a devoted Christian like Starnes, but I respect him and his strength. Not too many people are willing to speak up and draw the ire of the left. Just reading the comments of his book show a big divide (exactly like Clarke’s “Cop Under Fire”). You either love it or hate it. The problem isn’t that one hates it. The problem is the senseless dribble they write to substantiate themselves. (I wait with bated breath for a comment below calling my review ‘senseless dribble’.) When I read the hates, I resume chuckling. They’re simply a continuation of examples from Starnes book, justifying everything he has said. I strongly suggest this book to anyone who is drowning under all the negative headlines, screechy whines of grown children who crawl out of mommy’s basement just long enough to pee in the opposite sex’s bathroom, and those whose feelings are so, so terribly fragile. This is a nice, refreshing change.
This book reminds me of the days when my kids were little. If they didn’t get their way, they would throw a temper tantrum and a roll around on the floor - kicking and screaming.
I picked up this book from the library. I thought maybe it would help me understand where my parents (and some other friends from church) are coming from with their passionate love (idolatry?) for Donald J. Trump.
In this book, Todd Starnes tells a bunch of stories of people he thinks are awesome. Most of these people he praises for being anti-gay, pro-gun, respecting the flag, eating chicken, and bunch of other values that he seems to believe have something to do with following Jesus.
There’s a bunch that stand out, but most memorable is his complaints about losing his freedom to call people a RETARD if he wants to. Such a bummer. Those were the good ol’ days!!
Don’t follow this dude’s example. He’s more about power and empire than following the Prince of Peace who set the example for us by sacrificing everything, allowing Himself to experience the most inconvenience by leaving heaven to come to earth and get crucified. If Jesus is your boss, and you want to follow him, don’t expect a life of comfort. Be ready to give up what is convenient to help the hurting guy on the side of the road and not make it to church on time.
I am giving this book one star. It is not because I do not agree with Starnes (even though I don’t). It is because the organization of this book was poor, making his resulting “arguments” not well-defined or structurally sound. I am also giving this book one star because I felt that the author was trying too hard to reach a certain audience – namely those “deplorables” in the South; to do this he used phrases such as “cook my grits,” which were rather jarring against what I thought was supposed to be a more informational book on today’s political atmosphere. Because of this, I felt that he missed the opportunity to open a dialogue with a greater number of people on both ends of the political spectrum. But that was not the author’s point. The author’s point was to cause controversy by being “politically incorrect” and insulting liberals profusely every chance he got.
The author also failed to really talk about Trump other than noting his Christianity and conservatism (also, ignore the fact that he used to be a Democrat). He did not talk about his disparaging views in his policies. He did not talk about how some of Trump’s ideologies might affect everyday Americans, both positively and negatively. He did not talk about Trump’s campaign or how he planned on upholding his campaign promises.
If you are looking to challenge your views by reading a book highlighting the conservative point of view in politics, this is not the book for you.
The Deplorables' Guide to Making America Great Again was a fun and witty book, but it's definitely not politically correct. The stories included should make most people wake up and realize how things have become in the United States. I definitely recommend this book.
Todd Starnes is a wonderful commentator so his book just felt like a huge article all the way through. I think this is a great book for someone to get a better picture of just how off the deep end our culture is getting. I honestly believe some don't realize. I also appreciated how at the end of each chapter he offers ideas to stay (or get) involved to be a voice against the ever encroaching political correct mobs.
This book was heavily full of southern expression, as Mr. Starnes is from the south, which at times was hard to relate to. But then again southerners were on the deplorable list so I get it. Anyway it's an easy read and I recommend it.
NY Times, not surprisingly, has left this bestselling book off it's best seller list, due to it being conservative politically.
For those who do not have a lot of time to read, it does a very descent job summarizing a lot of current issues and problems occurring in our country that are overlooked or not covered with much balance in our mainstream media. (I heard about this book through an AFR Radio interview of the author.) Starnes uses a light wit in his style of writing which balances out the potential heaviness that comes from examining issues of volatility in our nation.
This book is a quick read and a great summary of the conservative side of a number of current issues. Because of its brevity, it's worth a read by anyone: left, right or center. Conversely, because of it's brevity, it will lack some of the history and background depth some readers may want regarding some of the issues he addresses.
I got the ebook and like the ease of just clicking a footnote (there were many) and being taken immediately to a web page for further reading.
I was curious why the New York Times said it didn't meet their criteria to be on their best selling book list so I bought the Kindle Edition. I have to say the stories told in this book is an eye opener.
If you believe in free speech, read this book. If you believe in free speech for everyone but Christians, read this book. If you need ideas for prayer, read this book. Just read this book.
Todd Starnes is Christian who worries about the direction our country is taking. This book is a collection of true events occurring presently in the USA and how some of those events can/will affect us as a country. Our Republic is in danger of being destroyed.
This book has nothing much at all to do with Donald Trump. It has to do with the behind the scenes and sometimes more overt war agains't Christians.
This book does not send an angry or hateful message, it is a warning and it gives good suggestions on what Christians can do to help save this nation.
A must read if you cannot understand how 2016 happened and why 2020 may have the same result. Snowflakes beware, microaggressions come thick and fast and may cause permanent damage to your public school indoctrination. I saved this book until the end of 2018 just to get ready for all the garbage to come in 2019 and until November of 2020. If this review offends anyone, at my age do I look like I care?
I liked the author's marching orders to be a positive member in the community and not to give into the overly sensitive people. We have to understand that the gender identity people are a small percentage of our population. Ladies like to hunt just as men do as men like yoga. We are different as we are the same.
In this book, Todd Starnes uses a piercing wit to speak about the problems facing our nation after the eight years of fundamental transformation under Barack Obama. Not only does he outline the problems, but he concludes each chapter with a list of possible solutions, easy steps we each can take to turn the tide of the growing liberal agenda.
Wow, everyone needs to read this book and find out exactly what is going on in America...we are just not the land of the free anymore or home of the brave. A real eye opener. I believe everyone in America should read this book.. its really not about our current president but about how America is really falling down, down down and what we can do to try and salvage our selves again...
I loved this book. While the title came from the two 2016 presidential candidates, the content of the book is pertinent outside of both persons. The author’s sense of humor livens and lightens what could be a heavy or dry subject. Recommended for all patriots and those wondering what is going on in the public political and social arenas today.
I praise Todd to have taken the courage to write these stories of fellow americans than have been tested on their faith. The battle for the American culture should teach us that the silent majority should not remain silent anymore! We should have us be driven by God, He does not looses battles!
Clearly outlines the erosion of rights and values in America today and provides practical action items for addressing each one. Todd Starnes laces his assessments with down-home humor and uses powerful anecdotes to illustrate and support each point. "Deplorables" will find this a helpful and encouraging guide for continuing the fight to preserve American principles and rights. C!ear, easy to understand, and enjoyable to read.
Great book!! Truly sums up everything wrong with today’s America and calls out radical liberals on conterversial topics... shows everyone the weakening of America and how we need to strengthen it.
The Deplorables Guide To Making America Great Again By: Todd Starnes
First let me get this out of the way: When I saw the title, I downloaded the book to my digital library without reading the book description. I didn't know the book was about religion. Since we just had the 2016 Presidential. Election, where conservative Republicans were called “Deplorables” and POTUS Donald Trump's campaign slogan was “Make America Great Again”, I THOUGHT this book was about President Trump and his visions to Make America Great Again.
The book's in my library, and I always read whatever I add to my library. While I am not a religious person, I am an inquisitive person. I try to be a well-rounded person with fair knowledge of many different aspects of life.
My review and opinion of the book, as a non-religious person, will probably surprise people, including the author. I enjoyed the book and strongly agree with the premise of the book.
The book is a very powerful read. It is very inspirational and thought provoking. Mainstream America needs to read this book. The book speaks to American patriots whom the Liberal Left haters call “Deplorables”. The speech is loud, clear and strong.
While I may not personally agree with a few of the author's Christian beliefs, I none the less, agree that Christians need to stand up, push back, speak up and be heard. The “CHURCH” (not just the people) need to stand up for Christian beliefs. I would encourage remembrance of others legal rights.
Whether others (insert Liberals) admit it or not, America WAS founded on Judaeo-Christian beliefs. Our founding fathers WERE Christian and our Constitution WAS written using Christian beliefs. When I felt I needed to in the book, I substituted the word “American” for “Christian”. I found that there's really not much difference between the two when thinking of “Reclaiming America's values and heritage”.
The book encourages Americans, especially Christians, to push back against those that would force Christianity to be relegated to the back burners and eventually be destroyed. As Americans we need to take back our National heritage, our strengths and our basic beliefs. To stop others from silencing our voice. America needs to stand up against the Liberals whether in government, the courts, the media, our colleges, our Elementary schools, and on the streets where the liberals FORCE their liberal beliefs upon everyone. Liberalism IS NOT the voice of America! Too long have the (Christian) American people sat idly by and watched our children be brainwashed, our legal system being corrupted, and our Nation being destroyed.
Author, Todd Starnes, is a proud southern conservative who speaks my language.
“Freedom is just one generation away from extinction” - Ronald Regan
In 2016 we almost became extinct as a free nation. As an American I find that terrifying! I believe these brainwashed liberal left (snowflakes) in all their delusional beliefs ARE the generation that will destroy America. Someone needs to “bless their little liberal hearts”. *If you're from the South, you recognize that's NOT a compliment or form of endearment.
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Awesome book that gives plethora of examples of why it's important to stay true to your faith, ethics, morals and the principles of what this great country was founded on "In God We Trust".