The Soul of an American President, Craig Osten
The Soul of an American President, Craig Osten
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The Soul of an American President
The Untold Story of Dwight D. Eisenhower's Faith

Author: Craig Osten, Ryan Cole, Alan Sears

Narrator: David Cochran Heath

Unabridged: 6 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 09/17/2019

Synopsis

While there have been many biographies of Dwight D. Eisenhower that focus on his military career or the time of his presidency, none clearly explores the important role faith played both in his personal life and in his public policy. This despite the fact that he is the only US president to be baptized as a Christian while in office. Alan Sears and Craig Osten invite you on a journey that is unique in American history and is essential to understanding one of the most consequential, admired, and complex Americans of the twentieth century. The story begins in abject poverty in rural Texas, then travels through Kansas, West Point, two World Wars, and down Pennsylvania Avenue. This is the untold story of a man whose growing faith sustained him through the loss of a young son, marital difficulties, depression, career disappointments, and being witness to some of the worst atrocities humankind has devised. A man whose faith was based in his own sincere conviction, not out of a sense of political expediency or social obligation. A man whose personal principles shaped public policy that would define the soul of a nation. This is the untold story of the faith of Dwight D. Eisenhower. You've met Dwight Eisenhower the soldier and Dwight Eisenhower the president. Now meet Dwight Eisenhower the man of faith.

About Craig Osten

Craig Osten has collaborated with several bestselling authors on more than a dozen books. A former political reporter and an ardent student of history, Osten graduated from the University of California, Davis, and did graduate work at California State University, Sacramento, and Fuller Theological Seminary.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Joan on June 19, 2019

Many US presidential candidates claim Christian faith. We might wonder if the faith is real or if a candidate is a skilled politician just using the claim of faith to further their political career. Eisenhower came under much criticism for his faith and the authors tried to find out if his faith was......more

Goodreads review by Bruce on May 28, 2019

Thank you for the advance copy from Baker Publishing Company of Alan Sears, Craig Osten, and Ryan Cole's work on the faith of our 34th President. Not only was President Eisenhower a great military leader and executive leader, he was also a spiritual leader. I found the book fascinating since much of......more

Goodreads review by Enoch on October 13, 2020

This book provides an insightful account of the religious beliefs of Eisenhower. The book is very readable, easily accessible to most readers, and presents a balanced interpretation of the events of Eisenhower's life. It must be noted that the book is not a biography of the president, nor does it cl......more

Goodreads review by Bob on September 15, 2019

Summary: Traces the spiritual heritage and growing religious faith of Dwight D. Eisenhower, especially through the years of his presidency and later life. Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first president I remember hearing about as a child. To be honest, he seemed kind of bland, and mostly I remember rep......more

Goodreads review by Doug on June 24, 2019

Fairly good read on this American hero, but underdeveloped As one of the greatest generals and presidents of the 20th century, Dwight D. Eisenhower was uniquely qualified to lead our nation through WWII, the Cold War and the Civil Rights Movement. But his extraordinary life wasn’t without its heartac......more

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