This week Newsmax Rising Bestsellers are a tribute to Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on Sept. 10 while doing something he loved — exchanging ideas with young Americans who held opinions different than his own.
The first selection describes how insidious concepts like diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have corrupted education, and the second uses available evidence to make the case for Jesus Christ.
Newsmax's third pick explains how concepts like same-sex marriage and transgenderism are wrong despite being politically correct, and the fourth describes the pagan threat confronting America, and includes a foreword by Kirk.
Our final selection explains the right-wing revolution that groups like TPUSA are waging to defeat DEI, same-sex marriage and transgenderism, and was written by Kirk himself.
There is not a fiction selection, which will return next week.
"America's Cultural Revolution: How the Radical Left Conquered Everything," by Christopher F. Rufo (Broadside Books)
Christopher Rufo submits that at about the same time that China was subject to a bloody cultural revolution, another, nonbloody cultural revolution was at work here.
But it never took root until the 2016 presidential election that many people thought would be won by Hillary Clinton.
In protest to President Donald Trump's victory, un-American concepts like critical race theory and diversity, equity and inclusion were promoted and accepted. Thus, the age of woke neo-Marxism was born.
"The author did meticulous research and gives the reader an understanding of how original Marxist ideology has been altered in order to implement a cultural revolution in America," wrote Hector Falcon for Amazon. "I highly recommend this book. It is an easy read but contains well-researched content to back his theme. Buy several copies and give them to leaders within your social circles who can, and will, make a difference." [Nonfiction]
"The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus," by Lee Strobel (Zondervan)
This book has been out for a while, but the assassination of Charlie Kirk has created a surge in church attendance by Christians and has prompted non-Christian conservatives to ask questions about faith in general, and Christianity in particular.
"The Case for Christ" should provide the answer to those questions and more.
"I really like the message the book gave and how Strobel used logic to get it across," wrote Nick in his GoodReads review. "The book also strengthened my relationship with God. Not necessarily through the words, but by making me think about him and ask questions." [Nonfiction]
"Correct, Not Politically Correct: About Same-Sex Marriage and Transgenderism,"
by Frank Turek (independently published)
Turek was on the stage with Kirk when Charlie was murdered and sat behind him on the ride to the hospital.
"Charlie was like a son to me," he said in his description of that moment. "I have three sons — Charlie was my fourth son."
Turek reveals that America's cultural revolution went far beyond CRT and DEI — it addressed matters of sex and sexuality. The author says that just like everything else politically correct, it's wrong and senseless — we can claim gender dysphoria is simply a politically correct matter of choice all we want, but it's still a mental disorder.
"This man brings receipts," said Amanda for Amazon. "He supports this book with statistics and facts and it's scary how accurate the original predictions he had about society had been. It's crumbling and we have to make a change for the good of our children." [Nonfiction]
"Pagan Threat: Confronting America's Godless Uprising," by Lucas Miles (Humanix Books)
This one is special, given that Charlie Kirk, Miles' friend, also wrote the foreword to "Pagan Threat."
In this, Pastor Miles goes beyond revealing the complex interplay between ancient pagan beliefs and today's woke society — he also gives the reader the tools and inspiration to fight back and reveals the final battle plan to save the soul of America.
"A fearless warrior for Christ. Lucas is a man built to stand for the truth in a time of great apostasy," wrote Charlie Kirk. "Don't just read PAGAN THREAT—internalize what it has to say. Then, share its message with your Christian friends, before they are seduced by Paganism themselves. We have a faith and a country to save." [Nonfiction]
"Right Wing Revolution: How to Beat the Woke and Save the West," by Charlie Kirk (Winning Team Publishing)
This is the last published book that Kirk wrote. His final book is scheduled to be published in December.
"Right Wing Revolution" is Kirk's response to the warnings made in books listed above: Rufo's "Cultural Revolution," Turek's "Politically Correct," and Miles' "Pagan Threat."
Indeed, we're witnessing a resurgence of faith and a return to America's foundational principles: individual liberty, free market economy, and personal responsibly — traditional conservative values.
"If you're a moderate, an independent, someone who doesn't like politics or engage in them, I encourage you to read this book. Watch the clips and videos of Charlie discussing and proving his points," wrote KC Reviews for GoodReads. "You might just learn something." [Nonfiction]
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