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 book!

This book has inspired what is going to be a fascinating study of the history of the American Military. I couldn't be more thrilled with this book. My only complaint is that it ended too soon.

Interesting way to learn about some little-known stories in history

The straightforward, narrative style of this book kept me more intrigued than a dry history book would. It was an interesting way to learn about some little-known stories in history.

Facts never taught in my high school

Would you listen to Miracles and Massacres again? Why?

I never listen or watch the same thing over, boring

What other book might you compare Miracles and Massacres to and why?

There is nothing that I can remember that reminds me of the truth

What three words best describe Ron McLarty and Glenn Beck ’s performance?

Love Truth compassion

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

All the book moved me the truth always does

Any additional comments?

Just keep on doing what you are doing

Wow

Really brings history to life. If not for this book the truth of Tokyo Rose, wounded knee ect should have remain unknown to me. Fantastic

One of Glenn's best works

If only we could teach all history like this book does. The whole world would be better off. It is the stories that draw us in and make history, OUR history more intimate in lieu a bunch of facts and date about old dead men

History We ALL Should Know

I personally enjoy history, and this book by Glenn Beck makes several historical situations more than just dates and places. It brings important events to life.

Powerful Lessons

Eye opening stories and experiences from history we may otherwise not have heard about, that teach powerful lessons for the present and future.

Interesting

If it is used for youth as you say, then why the curse words? I as a Christian do not like to hear them. It is people with a lacking vocabulary that use them. Use some class. Otherwise I thought it was a good use of my time to hear it.

Good read

makes you cry both for both the inustices and triumphs. Mixed feelings about the story telling aspect, but I appreciate the author's reason. makes you hunger for a better understanding of the constitution of the united states

required reading

couldn't stop listening. great american stories. inspirational, heartbreaking, and full of lessons for all Americans.