The importance of dads in broken marriages to assessments of all presidents from George Washington to Joe Biden to the dangers of noncritical, binary thinking are subjects for examination in this week’s Newsmax Rising Bestsellers. There is also an intimate portrait of Donald Trump’s first presidential term — as told by Trump himself. And there is also a fiction offering, the latest harrowing adventures of an old literary friend.
“In Too Deep: A Reacher Novel (Jack Reacher),” by Lee Child & Andrew Child (Delacorte Press)
This No. 1 New York Times bestselling thriller begins with protagonist Jack Reacher waking up handcuffed and alone in the dark with no idea of where he was or how he got there. The last thing he recalls is hitching a ride in a car, which promptly got run off the road, killing the driver. Reacher’s captors mistakenly believe he was the driver’s accomplice. “There’s always a heavy dose of reality versus fantasy action. Think Matt Damon’s moves in all the Jason Bourne movies. Yes, it could be done,” wrote Jane Simon Ammeson for the New York Journal of Books. “All this is the satisfaction of a Reacher novel. Fast action, bold but well-thought-out moves, fast paced writing, and a hero who wants to be involved to help others.” [Fiction]
“...And Justice for Dads: The Forgotten Parent in Family Court,” by Eric Carroll (Ashman Free Press)
Dads are often given a bum rap after divorce. They’re forced to pay child support on children while being denied any say in how those kids be raised or even with whom they’re denied visitation. It creates a situation that’s bad for the fathers who love their kids and are often punished for it. It’s bad for the kids who are denied their father’s love. And it ultimately creates a national crisis that’s bad for America. Carroll’s book is filled with heartbreaking stories depicting what happens when the family courts get it wrong, and can even result in death. “Eric is a warrior for fathers everywhere,” wrote Tyler Miller for Amazon. “I would also encourage people to watch the big show with Jimmy Smith Sundays at 7 p.m. ET on the Dad Talk Today channel on Facebook and YouTube. They go into challenges facing men. Dad Talk Today has changed my life. All dads should own this book. Well done, Eric, Well done.” [Nonfiction]
“Confronting the Presidents: No Spin Assessments from Washington to Biden," by Bill O'Reilly & Martin Dugard (St. Martin's Press)
This instant No. 1 New York Times and USA Today nonfiction bestseller by Newsmax contributor Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard — authors of the bestselling “Killing” series — analyze with their well-known authority and wit about the lives, policies, foibles, and legacies of all U.S. presidents through Joe Biden. Using meticulous research into their private papers and correspondence, O’Reilly and Dugard were able to uncover forgotten, obscure, and never-before-known facts about America’s commanders-in-chief. “I think ‘Confronting the Presidents’ could be a great resource for students, particularly homeschooled students, when looking into different historic time periods,” wrote Marinna for GoodReads. “I appreciated the authors briefly discussing how the current political divide between parties is a much deeper chasm than during previous points in history. I would recommend this book to history fanatics for the fun little-known facts, and for the history newbies (like myself)!” [Nonfiction]
“I Used to Like You Until...: (How Binary Thinking Divides Us),” by Kat Timpf (Threshold Editions)
In this follow-up to the New York Times bestseller “You Can’t Joke About That,” Fox News co-host Kat Timpf illustrates how binary thinking is threatening to take over and destroy Western society. Because few things in life are black or white, binary thinking is the antithesis of critical thinking. It endangers our political discourse, our institutions, our way of consuming news, our relationships, and our creativity, and even our freedoms. Timpf uses her customary wit to provide numerous examples from her own life to inspire the reader to engage in critical thinking. “Through humorous examples from her own life and insight only someone in her bizarre position can possess, Kat reminds us that the world doesn't have to be so black and white,” wrote USA Today. “In her signature witty voice, Kat inspires us to lean into thoughtful consideration, genuine conversation, vulnerability, and only hating people when they really deserve it.” [Nonfiction]
“Save America,” by Donald J. Trump (Winning Team Publishing)
In this work, the 45th president uses words and photos to give us an intimate look into his first term as America’s commander-in-chief. It includes everything from private moments at the White House to event-shaping summits with world leaders, all of which offer a hint as to what we can expect during Trump’s non-sequential second term. “At first I was put off by the price, but once I received it, it was well worth the price,” wrote Dawn Clephane in her Amazon review. “Full of beautiful full colored photos, amazing detail and peppered throughout with Donalds quotes and humor it is a treasure to own. It's an iconic piece of history and I'm proud to know he's our future next president. Long live Trump!” [Nonfiction]