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.

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History's greatest product, wisdom and patience.

Well worth the listen. Facts and stories that any person born after 1955, must understand.

A Good Read

Until this book, I'd never heard of Glenn Beck. After some research, I found him to be a radio entertainer. He has written some US history in an understandable form--he tells twelve stories of historical events in America. Most will be unknown to the vast majority of Americans. All of the stories are entertaining and worth reading and actually happened, but one must wonder if all the facts are true. One evaluator quibbles with the author's comments about the number of Medals of Honor awarded at Wounded Knee, for example. Beck piqued my interest enough to further research the stories I'd never heard. Isn't that a good testimony for a teaching book?

History

Amazing recounts of History not shared very often. And when they are shared they are often contorted.

awsome

loved it great true history Glenn's helping bring back our history and telling stories that people forget happened

Excellent dramatization of historically accurate

It's a great way to listen to historic events and make history come alive For anyone even if you don't like history

Just Take A Sip

Written in a narrative that anyone can understand. I'm not a "drink the kool aid" type person but Beck makes his points profoundly and soundly. History, both good and bad, is a part of us as individuals and as a nation. It shows what BIG government is capable of and shows what someone with a moral center is as well. I highly suggest that you listen to this book.

Eye Opening

Where does Miracles and Massacres rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the more engaging books I've listened to in awhile. If you're a listener that enjoys historical trivia in bite sized bits, then this book's for you.

What about Ron McLarty and Glenn Beck ’s performance did you like?

Overall, the character voices, the accents and, the general narration makes for pleasurable listening. I, however, found myself cringing every time McLarty read cavalry as Calvary (as so many other narrators do). Huge difference in the meaning of these two words, and the misuse is highly distracting.

Glenn Beck is..., well Glenn Beck.

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

Yes. But being able to listen to several complete stories any single sitting scratched that itch.

Engaging, entertaining, and informative! Superb narration!

These are wonderfully engaging and entertaining stories of American history, stories rarely recounted but well worth hearing and knowing! Told from the perspective of "ordinary" (or, rather, "extraordinary") citizens whenever possible, they draw listeners in and immerse them in the world in which the stories are set. The characters are brought to life by the narrator, Ron McLarty, who easily and flawlessly breathes emotion into them. McLarty fluidly and seemingly effortlessly transitions from one accent and one readily recognizable character to another. Highly recommended...I didn't want it to end!!!

valuable resource worth reading and knowing.

Great work, thoughtful and exciting. We must learn our history, and understand the motives of our founders to get back the influence we have lost.

good read

Very surprised wasn't expecting allot, but it is a good read and good narration, I would recommend it..