My Latest Suggested Reading List

Faithful readers of this column might recall my column of last year where I listed several books that I found to be helpful. See the list at:

http://www.chuckbaldwinlive.com/c2009/cbarchive_20090109.html

So, to build on last year's list, here is my list for 2010. These are books that I have read over the course of last year, or that I am currently reading, or that are on my short list of books to soon read. Please understand that the books listed herein may or may not imply my personal endorsement. Some I will wholeheartedly endorse. Others I will vehemently reject. And others: I will not know until I've read them. Some of these books I've read before and think they are worth another read. Obviously, if I'm taking the time to read any of them, I must feel that there is good reason to do so, as I consider my time the most valuable commodity that I have.

I remember one of my college professors saying, "A man is the sum total of the people he associates with and the books he reads. Choose both wisely." That proverb has stayed with me all these years. So, on that note, here is my suggested reading list for 2010 (in no particular order, except for the first two):

Freedom for a Change
By Timothy Baldwin

My youngest son, attorney Tim Baldwin, has written a brand new book that is scheduled for release any day now. It is an exhaustive masterpiece with over 500 pages and 1,000 annotations. In my opinion, it is destined to be a classic textbook on American history and law. I urge every reader to obtain this soon-to-be-released book. If you can read only one book about American history this year, this is the one to read! You may pre-order his book at Amazon.com:

http://tinyurl.com/freedom-for-a-change

Here is another soon-to-be released book:

The Bastard Theory of History
By Howard Phillips

Former Presidential candidate (and my friend), Howard Phillips, told me about his new book. The book will demonstrate how personal ambition can be intensified by illegitimacy or alienation from parents. It will take an in-depth look at notable figures such as Alexander Hamilton, Abraham Lincoln, Gerald Ford, Newt Gingrich, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama. I predict it will set off a firestorm of controversy, but will also provide compelling evidence for the importance of Biblical families to Western Civilization. I recommend it sight unseen!

And now for books in print:

Life of Washington
"A rare, faith-filled, historic biography of America's first President, George Washington. Originally published in 1842."
By Anna C. Reed

Starving the Monkeys
"Fight Back Smarter"
By Tom Baugh

Secession
"How Vermont and All the Other States Can Save Themselves from the Empire"
By Thomas H. Naylor

War Is A Racket
By Brigadier General Smedley D. Butler

Every American should read this classic. I try to stay reminded of General Butler's wisdom by reading his book every year or two.

Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
"The inside story of how America turned from a respected republic into a feared empire."
By John Perkins

I haven't finished this one yet, but I suspect it is going to be added to my all-time "must-read" list. Wow! What a book!

Never Again
"Securing America and Restoring Justice"
By Former Attorney General John Ashcroft

I do not recommend this book; I read it to get a better glimpse into the mind and philosophy of a professing Christian who can lend his support to such unconstitutional, liberty-killing measures as the Patriot Act, and thereby become an enemy to freedom. Ashcroft is typical of many self-serving Christians who conveniently side with Big Government elitists and globalists and justify it under the rubric of "national security." The chapter regarding my good friend, true American patriot, man of God, and all-around very good guy, Dr. Greg Dixon, is especially disheartening. Reading his book confirmed what I already knew: Ashcroft, Bush, and rest of these Big Government neocons are a despicable lot.

Boston's Gun Bible
By Boston T. Party

A terrific manual on the Second Amendment, shooting, guns, self-defense, etc. Every American who claims to love liberty should read the chapter entitled "How To Become A Rifleman." That chapter alone is worth the price of the book.

Flyboys
"A True Story of Courage"
By James Bradley

Tom Malone
"The Preacher From Pontiac"
By Joyce Vick

Dr. Malone was one of my mentors. I had the privilege of sitting under his ministry from 1971 to 1973. He may have been the greatest pulpiteer of the 20th century. He grew up "dirt-poor" and became one of the most respected preachers in America. He was also a scholar and accomplished pilot. He passed away January 7, 2007, at the age of 91. He is one of my spiritual heroes.

The Book That Made America
"How the Bible Formed Our Nation"
By Jerry Newcombe

Posterity
"Letters of Great Americans to Their Children"
By Dorie McCullough Lawson

Citizen Handbook
"An End to the Crime of Government"
By John Conway

Obama
"Why Black America Should Have Doubts"
By William Owens, Jr.

The Pentagon's New Map
"War and Peace in the Twenty-first Century"
By Thomas P.M. Barnett

This is an insider's look into how the US military is being used to create "globalization." If you don't believe elitists are preparing for global government, read this book. It is not written by a "fringe, conspiracy-nut," but by a senior strategic researcher and professor at the US Naval War College. Read it and tremble. Then get mad and start RESISTING!

Patriots
"A Novel of Survival in the Coming Collapse"
By James Wesley, Rawles

Liberty And Tyranny
"A Conservative Manifesto"
By Mark R. Levin

The Complete Infidel's Guide to the Koran
By Robert Spencer

Catastrophe
"How Obama, Congress, And The Special Interests Are Transforming . . . A Slump Into A Crash, Freedom Into Socialism, and Disaster Into A Catastrophe . . . And How to Fight Back"
By Dick Morris & Eileen McGann

Freedom And Capitalism
"Essays on Christian Politics and Economics"
By John W. Robbins

*Two Books on the Elements of Universal Jurisprudence
By Samuel Pufendorf (January 8, 1632 - October 13, 1694)

*The Rights of War and Peace
By Hugo Grotius (April 10, 1583 - August 28, 1645)

*The Law of Nations
Emer de Vattel (April 25, 1714 - December 28, 1767)

*Discourses on Government
Algernon Sidney (January 14 or 15, 1623 - December 7, 1683)

*Second Treatise of Government
By John Locke (August 29, 1632 - October 28, 1704)

This is another one that I try to read every year or two.

*Among others, these 5 classics are books that our Founding Fathers read. They provide scriptural, historical, philosophical, moral, and political principles necessary to the understanding of American law, jurisprudence, and constitutional government. Caution: reading these books may turn one into a patriot in the similitude of Washington, Henry, and Jefferson. The books can be obtained very reasonably, but, if you have to, sell your clothes to get them. But, be advised, you will not be able to read these books quickly; and you must be prepared to rethink virtually everything you've been taught in school, read in newspapers, or watch on television.

They Preached Liberty
"An anthology of timely quotations from New England ministers of the American Revolution on the subject of liberty: its source, nature, obligations, types, and blessings."
Edited by Franklin P. Cole

I wish every preacher in America would read this book, and also this one:

Political Sermons of the American Founding Era, 1730-1805
Edited by Ellis Sandoz

America's Financial Reckoning Day
"How you can survive America's monetary and political decline in the 21st Century"
By Charles H. Coppes

America for Sale
"Fighting the New World Order, Surviving a Global Depression, and Preserving USA Sovereignty"
By Jerome R. Corsi

The Rod: Will God Spare It?
"An Exhaustive Study of Temporary Punishment for Unfaithful Christians at the Judgment Seat and During the Millennial Kingdom"
By J.D. Faust

I am still working through this one. It is an unconventional approach to the subject of the Judgment Seat of Christ--that is for sure. However, the author is very thorough and makes many convincing arguments. Again, I am still working my way through his research.

Christ The Sum of All Spiritual Things
By Watchman Nee

I love anything written by Nee. This will be an umpteenth reading of this one.

[Martin] Luther's Prayers
Edited by Herbert F. Brokering

[George] Patton's Principles
"A Handbook for Managers Who Mean It!"
By Porter B. Williamson

This is another book I try to read every year or so.

When Pride Still Mattered
"A Life of Vince Lombardi"
By David Maraniss

I'm partial to all things GREEN BAY PACKERS. I remember watching Vince Lombardi training films in high school back in the late 60s; so this one is sort of sentimental--as well as highly motivational.

Hitler's Cross
"The revealing story of how the Cross of Christ was used as a symbol of the Nazi agenda."
By Erwin W. Lutzer

As I have said many times, if you don't read any other book besides the Bible this year, read Hitler's Cross--and Tim's book, of course.

There you go, Pilgrims. Let's read some good books this year. And let's use what we learn so that we might work together to help save liberty from the elitists and globalists during 2010. What say you?

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