Synopses & Reviews
"When the odds were stacked against us, and there have been many times when the great experiment we call America could have and should have failed, did God intervene to save us?"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. 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.
Review
"Terrific...Extremely engaging...the Stewarts do a masterful job of setting the stage of not only why the odds were stacked against the outcome we take for granted but also in reminding us of what was at stake. Each chapter, it could be argued, is as good a one-chapter treatment of a momentous time as you are likely to find anywhere—particularly setting the stage for the Civil War."—
Frontpage MagazineSynopsis
What if the Founding Fathers had never written the Constitution? What if the Jamestown colony had failed? What if Columbus had sailed back to Europe before arriving in the New World? Many events in the history of the United States have come to define who we are as a nation, and the outcomes of these turning points continue to affect America and the rest of the world.
Have you ever thought of these important moments as miracles?
Based on the bestselling nonfiction book, Seven Miracles That Saved America by Chris and Ted Stewart, this childrenand#39;s adaptation brings to life seven episodes from US history that changed the course of the nation and continue to testify that America is indeed a blessed land. With vivid and captivating paintings by artist Ben Sowards, this book teaches children the importance of remembering these events and how they can give us hope for the future.and#160;
About the Author
Chris Stewart is a bestselling author who has published more than a dozen books, has been selected by the Book of the Month Club, and has released titles in multiple languages in seven countries. He has also been a guest editorialist for the
Detroit News, among other publications, commenting on matters of military readiness and national security concerns. He is a world-record-setting Air Force pilot (fastest nonstop flight around the world) and president and CEO of The Shipley Group, a nationally recognized consulting and training company.
Ted Stewart was appointed as a United States District Court Judge in 1999 by President Bill Clinton. Prior to that he served as chief of staff to Governor Michael O. Leavitt, as executive director of the State Department of Natural Resources, as a member and chairman of the Public Service Commission, and as chief of staff to Congressman Jim Hansen. He has been a visiting professor at two state universities, teaching courses in law and public policy.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Miracle of Christopher Columbus and the Discovery of the New World
Chapter 2: The Miracle at Jamestown
Chapter 3: The Miracle of a Summer Fog
Chapter 4: The Miracle of Our Constitution
Chapter 5: The Miracle of Abraham Lincoln and the Battle of Gettysburg
Chapter 6: The Miracle at Midway
Chapter 7: The Miracle of a Fraction of an Inch
Chapter 8: Why America Matters