If ever there was a book written for our generation, this is it. Not that its only audience is or should be our generation, but it speaks so strongly to those who have had to endure progressive teachings and ideas in the post-Reagan era.
Andrew Jenson | Argonaut
Dinesh D’Souza’s new book “America: Imagine a World Without Her” takes the reader on a journey, from the days of Christopher Columbus to the present, in order to tackle the predominant progressive view of “America the Inexcusable,” or “America the Thief”. D’Souza seeks to demonstrate why this view of America as an unethical, indefensible and guilty nation obligated to undo its past “crimes” is malicious and obscene.
D’Souza is an interesting man, to say the least. He has made a name for himself with his politically-charged films and books – such as “2016: Obama’s America” and “Illiberal Education.” His latest book – which he also turned into a film – solidifies his status as a champion among conservatives.
What’s clear from the outset is D’Souza is not afraid of a challenge, and he gleefully goes to task. That’s part of the charm of ‘America.’
In the book, D’Souza takes on many of the progressive arguments that conservatives – especially Millennials – have difficulty fighting against in contemporary society. One shining example is his takedown of the popular progressive notion that Columbus and his white friends committed genocide and America was built on the blood of the Indians.
But he doesn’t stop there. He moves on to slavery, racism, the ethics of capitalism and wealth creation, American involvement in foreign countries and “Obama the Alinskyite”. It’s a delight seeing this man tear through today’s conventional wisdom.
The other aspect that makes “America” so charming is its sincerity.
This book is more than just a means for D’Souza to bash progressives and score a point for conservatives. While the majority of the book is dedicated to rooting out progressive views of America, D’Souza doesn’t shy away from telling conservatives where they have erred. He looks at both conservatives and progressives honestly – keeping true to his principles all the while.
D’Souza’s writing reveals a real concern for the future of America. One can see this is not a book written in bitterness or spite. This is a book written in the hopes that Americans will take heed of their self-destructive ways and allow their country to thrive as it should, domestically as well as globally.
Ultimately, the book is a heartfelt plea for Americans to return to the spirit of 1776 and disown the spirit of 1968. Though this message is nothing new, it is presented in a way that many conservative pundits like Glenn Beck and Sean Hannity could learn from.
“America” is as refreshing as it is intriguing. It is the nourishment our generation desperately needs. Buy this book and read it. It is worth your money and time.
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