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amibunk's review
4.0
This book gets 4 1/2 stars from me.
Going into this book, I knew it would have a conservative slant (which is okay with me because I do as well). However, I was pleasantly surprised at the low level of liberal bashing in the book. Instead rants and apocolyptic hand wringing, the authors presented a straight forward, concise discussion on why increased levels of patriotism are needed and how we can achieve those levels.
"How to Raise an American" is well organized. The first part explains why patriotism is so important and why it is so necessary today. The second part lays out activities and ideas that will promote that patriotism within your own family. Throughout the book are topics for discussion with your children at the dinner table and inspiring stories about great Americans. I loved that the book didn't ramble and didn't repeat ideas. Once a point was made and examples were given the authors quickly went on to the next point.
I also loved the many lists and websites given. What are the best movies to watch about America? What are the best children's books? What textbooks in history offer the most balanced look at our country's past? Which textbooks are the most anti-American? All these answers are in the book.
Because of these helps and the activities listed, this book is a great one to have on hand at all times. I need to return this book to the library and buy one for me to keep always. I encourage you to do the same.
Going into this book, I knew it would have a conservative slant (which is okay with me because I do as well). However, I was pleasantly surprised at the low level of liberal bashing in the book. Instead rants and apocolyptic hand wringing, the authors presented a straight forward, concise discussion on why increased levels of patriotism are needed and how we can achieve those levels.
"How to Raise an American" is well organized. The first part explains why patriotism is so important and why it is so necessary today. The second part lays out activities and ideas that will promote that patriotism within your own family. Throughout the book are topics for discussion with your children at the dinner table and inspiring stories about great Americans. I loved that the book didn't ramble and didn't repeat ideas. Once a point was made and examples were given the authors quickly went on to the next point.
I also loved the many lists and websites given. What are the best movies to watch about America? What are the best children's books? What textbooks in history offer the most balanced look at our country's past? Which textbooks are the most anti-American? All these answers are in the book.
Because of these helps and the activities listed, this book is a great one to have on hand at all times. I need to return this book to the library and buy one for me to keep always. I encourage you to do the same.
strosfan80's review
4.0
This book is a great resource for families trying to instill patriotism and American history into their children. There are some excellent stories and activities, lots of great ideas in order for kids to learn without feeling like they're being preached to. I even used this book several times when talking with my Cub Scout Bear den, and plan to incorporate it more in the years to come.
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