Seven Miracles that Saved America

Quoting the philosopher Santana, President Harry Truman said, "Those who do not read and understand history are doomed to repeat it."
A good Grampa will share his vision of the past and the future and encourage his gramchildren to harvest the lessons of history.

Seven Miracles That Saved America: Why They Matter and Why We Should Have Hope by Chris and Ted Stewart (Deseret Book, Nonfiction, Historical, $27.95) Find out more

Deseret Book describes the book this way: "That question, posed by authors Chris and Ted Stewart, is the foundation for this remarkable book. And the examples they cite provide compelling evidence that the hand of Providence has indeed preserved the United States of America on multiple occasions. Skillfully weaving story vignettes with historical explanations, they examine seven instances that illustrate God’s protecting care:

1. The unlikely discovery of America by Christopher Columbus

2. How (and why) desperate English colonists were able to survive the “starving time” at Jamestown

3. The Battle of New York during the Revolutionary War

4. The miraculous creation of the United States Constitution

5. Abraham Lincoln’s desperate prayer that turned the tide of the Civil War at Gettysburg

6. How a series of extraordinary events changed the Battle of Midway during World War II

7. The preservation of Ronald Reagan’s life from an assassin’s bullet, allowing him the time he needed to help extend freedom around the world

“Never, at any of these critical junctures, was a positive outcome certain or even likely. Yet America prevailed. Why?

“No man is perfect,” write the authors. “And neither is any nation. Yet, despite our weakness, we are still, as Abraham Lincoln said, the best nation ever given to man. Despite our faults, this nation is still the last, best hope of earth.” In short, God still cares what happens here. This reassuring message is a bright light in a world that longs for such hope."

Grampas are living legends. When they gain the trust of their little loved ones, they can share marvelous things. This wonderful book will give you the straight story with excellent documentation.

Enjoy building a thirst for the lessons of history. That thirst will over come the odd boring "teacher" who just wants unknowing young folks to memorize dates. Your enthusiasm for the past will help build a vision for the future, rising from the shoulders who understand the lessons of history and, hopefully, will not be doomed to repeat it. You might want to review two posts that are all about the delicate Grampa to Gramchild sharing process: I took a Little Child's Hand in Mine and The Power of a Gentle Grampa

Grampa, you could be the key! Now, enjoy meeting the authors and a preview: