To Renew America

Rating:
Summary: Renewing America One Step at a Time
Review: An elaborate explanation of the 1994 Contract With America, implemented by House Republicans subsequent to a victorious campaign to win both houses of U.S. Congress. Gingrich enlightens readers about House Republican's aspirations for a better and "Renewed America," and delves into issues such as, fiscal responsibility, technological advancement, personal achievement, and welfare reform. Mr. Speaker attempts to drive readers to a new perspective on American Politics.

He begins the treatise with a terse description of his childhood years in Orleans, France. Living in Orleans while his father worked with American Communications Forces, Newt familiarized himself with the Fourth Republic's post-war social and governmental affairs. He recounts the events which led to his early interest in military history, politics, and the fate of civilizations; as well as detailing what books transformed much of his outlook on the developing world.

Written with style, clarity, and candor, the Former Speaker of the House addresses virtually every issue confronting the American taxpayer. Similar to other treatises of 21st century American government, "To Renew America" is destined to reshape the conventional views of many Americans about Government structure and efficiency.


Rating:
Summary: The book that turned me around
Review: Before reading this book, I had all sorts of notions about conservatives in general and Newt Gingrich in particular. However, my viewpoint has been radically changed after reading this book. Gingrich's conservative message makes sense and it contains none of the anti-poor, anti-environment, pro-rich bias for which conservatives are frequently accused. I have found Gingrich to be someone who genuinely cares about America, with compassion defined not by the status quo handout, but rather by giving people a fair shake at the American Dream. For me, this book also provoked anger - not towards Gingrich or conservatives - but towards Democrats and the media for unfairly demonizing Gingrich and corrupting the true intent of his ideas. While I'm not so naïve as to think this book will persuade liberals to become conservatives, I do believe that it will dispel many of the myths and falsehoods surrounding Gingrich and his ideas for renewing America.

Rating:
Summary: God has blessed America with Newt Gingrich
Review: If you read this book with an open mind you cannot help to sense the positive spirit with which it is written, and the love for America with which the ideas contained in it are crafted. Gingrich's plans for renewing America are so simple and so filled with common sense that they are brilliant. They appeal to me, and I am not rich, elitist, or in posession of a powerful office. They do not leave me behind, though I am a woman. And they are for everyone but "soreheads and losers..." which does not refer insultingly to women and blacks (to assume so would call into question your own opinion of those groups, not Newt's). Reading "To Renew America" was a joy. I refer to it often. If you're in the market for some hope for the future, this book is for you.

Rating:
Summary: Conservative playbook available to all!
Review: The ideas contained in this book led to the 1994 GOP Congressional victories. Newt has a tremendous historical background (his Ph.D. is in history) and it shows in this book. Gingrich provides a nice balance of policy-making and political strategy; it makes you realize the challenges faced by politicians in getting their ideas into law. Great read!

Rating:
Summary: Conservative playbook available to all!
Review: The ideas contained in this book led to the 1994 GOP Congressional victories. Newt has a tremendous historical background (his Ph.D. is in history) and it shows in this book. Gingrich provides a nice balance of policy-making and political strategy; it makes you realize the challenges faced by politicians in getting their ideas into law. Great read!

Rating:
Summary: Gingrich renewed this country, not Clinton
Review: The ideas in this book are the reason, along with the premise of the Contract with America, why we in America enjoy a superb economy, lower crime, a balanced budget, and unparalleled freedom. These were the ideas Gingrich brought to Congress; a Congress which hadn't had any kind of new ideas for almost five decades.

The major themes of this book are about implementing limited, common sense government, having faith in the local community to make decisions and solve problems, using personal responsibility, and shifting power from the federal government to the people.

To my surprise, Gingrich talks of his love of animals and the environment with great detail in this book. To listen to the media and left-wing journalists, one would think Gingrich only cared about drilling for oil in Yellowstone national park. Read his book and you'll see it's not true.

Rating:
Summary: The Most Important Thinker In America Since Jefferson.
Review: This book should be required reading by every person in this country from age 12 to 18. It is the manifesto for getting this greatest of nations back on track. Read it with an open mind, and you'll see why liberals hate Gingrich more than anything...he has nailed them politically, and their days in the political sun really are numbered...if people really care about this nation, that is.

Rating:
Summary: Renewing the dream of the future.
Review: When the so-called Republican "Revolution" came in 1995 I had reason to fear the beginings of a dramatic realignment of American politics in favor of conservatives. Had I read "To Renew America" then I would have had little reason to fear-

Gingrich's narcissistic self-reverence comes through time and again in the pages of this book. This is a man so blinded by the infallability of his beliefs that he shut the government down in '95 rather than compromise with the President he so despised. Good riddance.