The Faiths of the Postwar Presidents: From Truman to Obama: It is rather obvious what this book concerns. It was written by David L. Holmes. I definitely learned some things from this well-written book. My views of these presidents were not changed. I have never been especially fond of Billy Graham, but I like him less after reading this book. He has been too supportive of conservative presidents. He claims to want to stay out of politics, but he has not always done that. The actions of some of the presidents did not reflect what they claimed to believe. Some people have claimed that the author's point of view is balanced, but I cannot completely agree with that. I still think it is a worthwhile book.
The Scenic Route: Life on the Road Between Hope and Paradise by Sandy Compton is a collection of what the author considers his best columns that he wrote for a free newspaper The River Journal. The paper is published in Clark Fork, Idaho. The pieces published in this book are entertaining. It could use some editing. (I know that my posts here could use some editing too.) I enjoy the pieces where the author writes about himself and his family the most. This would be a good book to read in a cabin with a fire in the fireplace and while drinking a craft beer.
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