The American Miracle

Divine Providence in the Rise of the Republic

De: Michael Medved

Narrado por: Michael Medved

Best-selling author and radio host Michael Medved recounts some of the most significant events in America's rise to prosperity and power, from the writing of the Constitution to the Civil War. He reveals a record of improbabilities and amazements that demonstrate what the Founders always believed: that events unfolded according to a master plan, with destiny playing an unmistakable role in lifting the nation to greatness.

Among the stirring, illogical episodes described here:

• A band of desperate religious refugees find themselves blown hopelessly off course, only to be deposited at the one spot on a wild continent best suited for their survival
• George Washington's beaten army, surrounded by a ruthless foe and on the verge of annihilation, manages an impossible escape due to a freakish change in the weather
• A famous conqueror known for seizing territory, frustrated by a slave rebellion and a frozen harbor, impulsively hands Thomas Jefferson a tract of land that doubles the size of the United States
• A weary soldier picks up three cigars left behind in an open field and notices the stogies have been wrapped in a handwritten description of the enemy's secret battle plans - a revelation that gives Lincoln the supernatural sign he's awaited in order to free the slaves

When millions worry over the nation losing its way, Medved's sweeping narrative, bursting with dramatic events and lively portraits of unforgettable, occasionally little-known characters, affirms America as "fortune's favorite", shaped by a distinctive destiny from our beginnings to the present day.

©2016 Michael Medved (P)2016 Random House Audio

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"Absolutely spectacular. This book is must-reading for anyone not yet fully convinced that God's hand has been on America from the very beginning. The stories in it are genuinely staggering, fascinating, eye-opening, and deeply inspiring. Please do yourself a favor and read this book!" (Eric Metaxas, New York Times best-selling author of Bonhoeffer and If You Can Keep It)

"Whether it was God or the gods, some crucial moments in American history have turned on providential events that defy rational explanation. Medved has a keen eye for such semi-supernatural stories, and tells them with his customary clarity." (Joseph J. Ellis, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner; author of Founding Brothers)

"Michael Medved does a beautiful job of piecing together the most providential parts of our history - from the story of 'indestructible' George Washington to 'the miracle of Lincoln.' And I can't help but agree with his argument: To believe America is exceptional is simply to be grateful for what God has given us." (Paul Ryan, speaker of the US House of Representatives)

Great Book Great Listen

Just finished American Miracle by Michael Medved. A great history of our United States and probably one of the best reading performances I've heard thus far.

It's not about American exceptionalism, but about American responsibility toward God and mankind because of His forming and preservation of our country.

loved this book!

Amazing stories of true miracles! Love God? Love America? This read is for you! I learned important history of our country that has been hidden or hard to find like the story of Nicholas Trist, the gold rush and California becoming part of the United States. This book is a treasure!

Reluctant Listener- But So Glad I Bothered ....

I was a reluctant listener- if not for my husband and I linking our audible accounts- I probably wouldn’t have bothered. So glad I bothered. It was a fascinating journey through our nation’s history, and the strange “coincidences” that got us to this point. I enjoyed it throughout, but I wasn’t overly excited about it to the point of reviewing it until the end. The way he wraps it all up- really put it into context for me! I’ve always been on the “America is the best country in the world team,” but I’ve always struggled with how to have that opinion while acknowledging where America has failed. I could do it in my head, but I struggled every time I tried to contextualize it for someone else. Medved gave me the words to do that. I highly recommend.

A must read or listen...you know what I mean.

Just from living my own personal life, I absolutely know God exists. I've witnessed and experienced too many miracles to explain them away as coincidence. Ask yourself what are the odds if it's all just caused by some explosion followed by random chaos.. This book has incredible miracles documented inside.. Truly a wonderful experience.

Terrific!

What made the experience of listening to The American Miracle the most enjoyable?

The providential "coincidences" he chronicles throughout the work are enough to literally make the spine tingle. The content is fascinating! And in addition to being an historian, Michael is an excellent storyteller. Read in a clear and deliberate way that helped me relish every detail.

I feel we've been given a gift by Michael Medved through his research, creation of and performance of this audiobook. This is far and away beyond what I consider just a "good book." 5 stars with no reservations. Loved it!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I listened to this while running, and it was so fascinating I just wanted to keep going and going so I could hear more!

I learned a lot that I was unaware of

Well done history of early America, with notable twists of fate, good and bad. This book confirmed my love of history and this Nation.

Incredibly Insightful and Illuminating

I read an author interview about Mr. Medved in the Epoch Times that led me to his books. I was happy to find this version on audible and have been steadily chipping away at while I do work in the kitchen. Things in America can seem gloomy, especially if you watch too much news, but this book showed me that God’s hand has been on our country from the beginning and will continue to remain that way. It buoyed my spirits to hear of the many miracles and “coincidences” throughout our history. I know so much more about history now. It’s a fascinating subject.
I like Mr. Medved’s reading style. It wasn’t dry, but had accents at appropriate places and conviction Of that which he was reading.
A final note, the author doesn’t gloss over the troubling parts of our countries past: treatment of indigenous peoples, slavery, internment and the like. He discusses it and brings more to the conversation than is usually discussed, in my opinion. Definitely a great book to read or listen to!

great book and well done narrating it

great book and well done narrating it. such a good book I would recommend to anyone

Great listen!

I loved this fascinating history of the country I love. Being a fan of the Michael Medved show, this was a "no brainier" for me to buy.

Inspiring

I am encouraged by the stories and pattern of divine providence. You will be too.