Beck Enlightens Again With "Dreamers and Deceivers"

Riding on the heels of the bestselling Miracles and Massacres, Glenn Beck’s Dreamers and Deceivers had big historical shoes to fill to live up to its predecessor. In the former, Beck, already proven as a number one author in the fiction, nonfiction, children’s, and self-help categories, takes up a subject near and dear to his heart – history. Unlike many authors of historical works, who simply replay facts and dates in a dry, straightforward manner, in Miracles and Massacres, Beck applies a mesmerizing knack for storytelling to bring little-known events to life. Each fascinating account occupies its own chapter, making for a page-turner that reads like a favorite novel or short story. In addition to his absorbing style, Beck enlightens readers with enthralling and moving content. Critics seeking political bias from the pen of the nationally syndicated radio host are hard-pressed to produce anything but some liberties taken with scenes and conversations added to enhance the storytelling aspect of the historical accounts. All in all, Miracles and Massacres is a brilliant piece of storytelling that both delights and informs.

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Understandably, a second venture into our rarely realized history brings with it some skepticism. How could Beck not only find moments that hold a candle to those he revealed in Miracles and Massacres, but also craft them into the enchanting stories to the same degree of success? Indeed, skimming the chapter titles in Dreamers and Deceivers suggests a slight letdown after enjoying the first book in the series. It takes few pages, however, to realize Beck successfully duplicates the stories and the storytelling that placed Miracles and Massacres not only on the national bestseller’s list but also among the most significant history books today.

In Dreamers and Deceivers, Beck focuses on the people, both well known and obscure, who played considerable roles in molding our nation. Not since Paul Harvey’s “rest-of-the-story” accounts has someone delivered rare artifacts from our history in beguiling narrative format. Beck reveals fascinating truths about the likes of Walt Disney, Woodrow Wilson, and Desi Arnaz, and exposes true-life tales of inspired heroism and intricate deception. As in Miracles and Massacres, the stories that flow from chapter to chapter in Dreamers and Deceivers bring awe, laughter, shock, tears, and amazement. Also like its predecessor, this sequel prompts realizations that may challenge perspectives and promote deeper thought on the issues we face today. If nothing else, readers will be “entertained and enlightened” – like the claims made of Beck’s shows on his radio and TV network, TheBlaze.

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While it may not surpass Miracles and Massacres, Dreamers and Deceivers is every bit as fascinating as its precursor and well worth the read. Readers should remove any blinders and forget any stereotypes and dive headfirst into both books for a mesmerizing revelation of truths from our nation’s ultimate story – its own history.

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