203 page story + 85 pages of footnotes
NonFiction
This is a great book to read with a glass of wine while pausing to ponder! It discusses the role of God in history, specifically a "divine plan" involving Reagan and JPII to overthrow communism. Lots of good quotes and amazing historical details from the lives of President Reagan and St. Pope John Paul II. Mother Teresa and Margaret Thatcher also make appearances.
The book is based on many interviews, including Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Barren and various political insiders. There are also brief references to Scott Hahn, CS Lewis, Fulton Sheen and Peter Kreeft. It is a positive and intriguing view of faith and politics. Uplifting and inspirational! It has softened some of my built-up inherent mistrust of politics and politicians.
While not a comprehensive history, I still learned a lot of interesting details from the 1980's and the fight against communism. Ultimately, this short book felt like an appetizer - just wetting the appetite for this time period and its historical figures. I want to read more about Reagan & the Cold War now! I also want to study the spiritual implications of various governmental systems. What is the difference between fascism, nazism, socialism, and communism? And, I want to seek out more works and plays by St. Pope JPII!
RECOMMENDED FOR: Cold War buffs. JPII fans. Reagan fans. People seeking a positive perspective on politics.
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