God's Hand on America

Divine Providence in the Modern Era

By: Michael Medved

Narrated by: Michael Medved

Length: 15 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

The national radio host and best-selling author of The American Miracle reveals the happy accidents, outrageous coincidences, and flat-out miracles that continue to shape America’s destiny.

"The book isn't just inspiring; it reignites faith in God and the country upon which He has so richly dispensed his blessings." (Ben Shapiro, The Daily Wire)

Has God withdrawn his special blessing from the United States? Americans ponder that painful question in troubled times, as we did during the devastation of the Civil War and after the assassinations of the '60s, and as we do in our present polarization. Yet, somehow - on battlefields, across western wilderness, and in raucous convention halls - astounding events have reliably advanced America, restoring faith in the Republic’s providential protection.

In this provocative historical narrative, Michael Medved brings to life 10 haunting tales that reveal this purposeful pattern, including:

• A near-fatal carriage accident forces Lincoln’s secretary of state into a canvas-and-steel neck brace that protects him from a would-be assassin’s knife thrusts, allowing him two years later to acquire Alaska for the United States.
• A sudden tidal wave of Russian Jewish immigration, beginning in 1881, coincides with America’s rise to world leadership, fulfilling a biblical promise that those blessing Abraham’s children will themselves be blessed.
• Campaigning for president, Theodore Roosevelt takes a bullet in the chest, but a folded speech in his jacket pocket slows its progress and saves his life.
• At the Battle of Midway, US planes get lost over empty ocean and then miraculously reconnect for five minutes of dive-bombing that wrecks Japan’s fleet, convincing even enemy commanders that higher powers intervened against them.
• A behind-the-scenes "conspiracy of the pure of heart" by Democratic leaders forces a gravely ill FDR to replace his sitting vice president - an unstable Stalinist - with future White House great Harry Truman.

These and other little-known stories build on themes of The American Miracle, Medved’s best seller about America’s remarkable rise. The confident heroes and stubborn misfits in these stories shared a common faith in a master plan, which continues to unfold in our time. God’s Hand on America confirms that the founders were right about America’s destiny to lead and enlighten the world.

©2019 Michael Medved (P)2019 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"A spellbinding page-turner, Michael Medved’s marvelous new book puts our current difficult moment in panoramic historical context. Intensely readable and ultimately inspiring." (Amy Chua, Yale Law School professor and author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother and Political Tribes)

"I believe in God. Until reading God’s Hand on America, however, I was agnostic as to God’s role in American history. That I am no longer in doubt about God’s hand on America is proof of how persuasive this book is. And, as a bonus, you get to learn history from one of the greatest living American historians." (Dennis Prager, founder of Prager University and author of the best-selling Bible commentary, The Rational Bible)

"Riveting, superbly written, wonderfully researched, and compellingly argued. Many an avowed secularist will pause in his or her tracks upon reading God’s Hand on America and say to themselves: 'I hadn’t considered that!'" (Hugh Hewitt, NBC political analyst and Chapman University School of Law professor)

Superb !

Story was fascinating, opinions were superbly crafted, this the second book and it was even better than the first !

Being an American is a gift

Indeed, reconfirmed that being an American is a gift not a right. No matter what one's belief is, history points to a Divine hand on this wonderful country! Thank you Mr Medved for another excellent book. I didnt want it to end!

Our blessed country

Medved’s book contains fascinating details of history. Highly recommend!!

My only criticism is that he reads read the book himself. He is not a great reader, inflection is off, awkward, pauses, impersonations were subpar and shouldn’t have been attempted.

Although a radio personality, he should have hired an actor or professional to read his book.

A must read

Anyone who loves this great country and loves American history should listen to this book. You won't regret it! And Michael does a great job narrating the book.

Terrific narration: U.S. history through the lens of gratitude

Michael Medved does an amazing job of bringing the story to life. His voice imitations of each character portrayed makes for an interesting listen. Great way to catch up on some of the adventures of American History. I highly recommend.

enjoyed so much

i enjoyed this book very much because. i learned about how God interviened in the settling of our land

Every American is so fortunate

Great to know God is still in control. Every American should be so thankfull.

As a none american christian american has always been the light. It sad too see American now honour criminals like Geoge Floyed.

Every American should read this book to understand how priveladge you are no matter your race or color.

You have so much having a us pasport and should be greatful.

One of the best books I’ve ever read!

I thought that ‘The American Miracle’ was unbelievable. How often is a sequel better? Well, this one is! It reads with the suspense of a mystery novel. I couldn’t stop listening.

alot of bit size history

performance of the author was a nice addition to the book. a lot of history that many do not know

Excellent!

Precisely the content that our great nation deserves for its people to consume. We are neither saints nor sinners - just Gods children foraging through the wilderness. We have prophets behind, hope for prophets ahead - grateful for leading lights in our midst. Thank you, Mr. Medved!