Newsmax Rising Bestsellers offers a cornucopia of nonfiction topics this week. The first is the story of the most glamorous American first ladies in recent memory, told in her own words, while the second is a warning that communist China is, above all else, a sworn enemy of the United States and should be treated as such. The third offering describes the most innocent victims of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, and a final one suggests, in the blunt language of a southern belle, how to cut the federal government down to size. And the novel of the week centers on an event that horrified the world 60 tears ago.
“After Dallas: In the Wake of the President's Murder,” by Louis Rivera (Lyndon Press)
This historical thriller is centered on the days following one of the darkest moments in U.S. mid-20th century history — the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. It weaves historical events with fictional “what ifs?” to create a compelling story. “What if” the assassination wasn’t what we were led to believe? “What if” there was more to it than what we were told? “Historical fiction is the hook, political thriller the pay off, and in between the abyss where the powerful and the morally corrupt hold sway,” wrote Laura Ortiz in her GoodReads review. “(The) thought-provoking queries will linger long after the fire is out and the last page is turned. … enjoyed this high-octane firestorm of a very timely book and look forward to more from this talented first time author.” [Fiction]
“Melania: A Memoir,” by Melania Trump (Skyhorse)
If Melania Trump’s exclusive sit-down interview with Newsmax’s Marc Beckman left you wanting to know more about the once and future first lady, you’re in luck. This instant No. 1 New York Times bestseller tells her unique and compelling story in her own words — from her childhood in Slovenia, through her rise in European high fashion, and her ultimate meeting with the man who would forever change her world. And through it all she remained true to herself. “Melania is a fascinating woman and any insight to the way she thinks and operates is invaluable,” wrote Poppy for GoodReads. “In a world where everyone around you tries so hard to put on a certain image on social media and is so consumed with what other people think, it’s beyond refreshing to be introduced to a different mindset – a person that lives to be happy and fulfilled, focused on family.” [Nonfiction]
“Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America,” by Gordon G. Chang (Humanix Books)
Frequent Newsmax contributor and China expert Gordon Chang pulls no punches in this one. Described as a "a much-needed wake-up call” by Victor Davis Hansen, “Plan Red” explains how President Xi Jinping intends to reshape the world in his country’s own image, using diplomacy and military power. Xi remarked in 2020 that “the East is rising, and the West is declining,” and China is preparing to go to war to take advantage of this discrepancy. The United States is the only superpower that can stop that in its tracks. “Gordon Chang's book, “Red Plan,” is written by one who understands China, especially Red China, better than anyone I have known,” said Russell L. Blaylock for Amazon. “If you are seeking a truly terrifying book, it is this book. But, it is not a novel dream up in a writer's mind – it is true in all it detains – well researched and documented from the perpetrators of this rapidly evolving world horror show.” [Nonfiction]
“Sacrifice: How the Deadliest Vaccine in History Targeted the Most Vulnerable,” by James Thorp MD & Celia Farber (Childrens Health Defense Books)
It seems that not a month goes by without another horrifying revelation about the COVID-19 crisis and the country’s response to it. While the vast majority of medical professionals were buying into propaganda surrounding COVID-19 and the mRNA vaccines that were rushed into production to combat it, OB-GYN Dr. James Thorp witnessed a spike in pregnancy complications among his vaccinated patients, including miscarriages and stillbirths. His most vulnerable patients were being sacrificed on the altar of vaccination. “The only writer I would trust to carry a reader through a book with information as shattering as that in ‘Sacrifice’ is Celia Farber,” wrote Vera Sharav, Holocaust survivor, human rights activist, and founder of the Alliance for Human Research Protection. “A veteran of our long, long war, and a dear friend, she can be trusted to ensure that the human stories are never eclipsed by the hard data. A great, great work, Sacrifice is certain to make a lasting impact.” [Nonfiction]
“Y'all Fired: A Southern Belle's Guide to Restoring Federalism and Draining the Swamp,” by Mandy M. Gunasekara (Regnery)
As the title suggests, the first step to reducing the size of the unwieldy federal government is to … well … reduce the size of the federal government. As a director at Independent Women's Forum Center on Energy and. Conservation and former chief of staff at the Environmental Protection Agency under then-President Donald Trump, the author has seen her share of government waste, fraud and abuse. They range from a State Department-arranged German sex hotel to costly, unsubstantiated investigations brought on by anonymous sources. “Y’all Fired” is a “how to” manual for addressing the waste and establishing much-needed reforms. “Gunasekara's analysis is both thoughtful and comprehensive, shedding light on the obstacles that have hindered conservative reformers in their efforts to reshape Washington in a way that reflects the values and needs of everyday Americans,” wrote John for Amazon. “Furthermore, ‘Y'all Fired’ serves as a practical roadmap, outlining policy options for conservatives aiming to address the failures and mismanagement prevalent in the capital.” [Nonfiction]
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