"Surprisingly good"
I was a bit suspect of this book. I find Glenn Beck's show and political commentary to be about 50% interesting and 50% irritating on the rare occasions I listen. But this book is both inspires and teaches in profound ways. I highly recommend it.
"I hoped for more"
An interesting subject, but as the book progresses it becomes more commentary than history. The book could more aptly be titled 'Paul Johnson's Opinions about the History of the English People.' I still found it somewhat enjoyable, but it could have been much better.