Miracles and Massacres

True and Untold Stories of the Making of America

By: Glenn Beck

Narrated by: Ron McLarty, Glenn Beck

Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

Thomas Edison was a bad guy and bad guys usually lose in the end.

World War II radio host Tokyo Rose was branded as a traitor by the U.S. government and served time in prison. In reality, she was a hero to many.

Twenty U.S. soldiers received medals of honor at the Battle of Wounded Knee - yet it wasn't a battle at all; it was a massacre.

Paul Revere's midnight ride was nothing compared to the ride made by a guy named Jack whom you've probably never heard of.

History is about so much more than memorizing facts. It is, as more than half of the word suggests, about the story. And, told in the right way, it is the greatest one ever written: Good and evil, triumph and tragedy, despicable acts of barbarism and courageous acts of heroism.

The things you've never learned about our past will shock you. The reason why gun control is so important to government elites can be found in a story about Athens that no one dares teach. Not the city in ancient Greece, but the one in 1946 Tennessee. The power of an individual who trusts his gut can be found in the story of the man who stopped the twentieth hijacker from being part of 9/11. And a lesson on what happens when an all-powerful president is in need of positive headlines is revealed in a story about eight saboteurs who invaded America during World War II.

Miracles and Massacres is history as you've never heard it told. It's incredible events that you never knew existed. And it's stories are so important and relevant to today that you won't have to ask, Why didn't they teach me this? You will instantly know. If the truth shall set you free, then your freedom begins on at the start of this audiobook. By the end, your understanding of the lies and half-truths you've been taught may change, but your perception of who we are as Americans and where our country is headed definitely will.

©2013 Mercury Radio Arts, Inc. All rights reserved. (P)2013 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

Great assortment of valuable historical stories

Really enjoyed the listen. Recommend to anybody who appreciates American history. Wonderful!
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Discussed partnering with his company and co-promoting the aid and assistance side to local groups (American Legion, VFW’s, etc.) in a concerted effort to bring awareness of benefits available to vets. Four primary qualifications:
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Honorable discharge
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financial qualifications fall within certain parameters.

Said if we found out somebody might fall within above guidelines, to fill out a two page form and send to his company who would take it from there.

Matt is to follow up with a meeting to discuss possible business arrangements in the near future.

The Good the Bad and the Ugly truth

What made the experience of listening to Miracles and Massacres the most enjoyable?

Knowing it was all true. Knowing these were things never taught in school.

What did you like best about this story?

Finding out the press has always been an ugly pursuit of ratings as far back as WWII.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Made me happy and sad at the same time. The Tokyo Rose story made me cry. In the end she was rewarded for her life's work but it was such a terrible thing we did to her.

Any additional comments?

Know your history.

Joe Biden?

There were some great stories in here. Some of them didn't wrap up as well as I would have liked. Felt like I needed to re-listen to fully understand what was just portrayed. Being narrated by Joe Biden, or someone who sounds just like him was weird. None the less I'm glad I bought it.

History Review

Great narration and well written, but nothing new for history buffs. Pass this by if you read history books regularly. If not, it should be on your list.

Excellent story telling

Loved many of the stories, makes you rethink what we’ve been taught over the years. Pilot story was amazing!!

riviting

What did you love best about Miracles and Massacres?

Little known facts about history seldom taught. It shows the good, bad, and the ugly in American History.

What did you like best about this story?

History revealed as a drama.

Have you listened to any of Ron McLarty and Glenn Beck ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes. Holds one's interest.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Definitely tearful moments.

Makes History Very Interesting

I think Beck has hit on a winning format for teaching the lessons of history. This book is highly enjoyable and informative. Although it took me a little while to get caught up in it, I ended up really looking forward to the next installment each time. This would be a good book to read with a child.

This is the best way to learn history.

There is nothing more boring than sitting through a college history lecture where the professor spits out names and dates every other sentence.

Using a story format makes each chapter much more memorable and way more interesting.

History alive

Any additional comments?

This book actually made me like and crave historical events. I really appreciated the narrative and composition. It brought history to life for me.

you'll despise Thomas Edison after this too

I liked the in-depth background story of well known persons in history, it gave better insight to why and how they did what they did. very interesting.