Black Belt Patriotism: How to Reawaken America by Chuck Norris is a great book for our times. Written in 2008 yet as important, if not more so, today than when it was written. Mr. Norris articulates a list of issues with the current state of our society and in my interpretation with what extrapolates to a primary focus on a loss of faith faith in ourselves, faith in our country, faith in God.
Every time a Black Belt competes they know that their opponent has a unique style and set of skills. Because Chuck Norris isnt a literary wizard, his points about the current state of our country are like his martial arts skills, direct and hard hitting, from a perspective that isnt necessarily unique but is held and shared with much conviction.
A list of actions is proposed nothing new, mostly things we have all heard before. But as any Black Belt knows, it is action, every small step taken, that eventually leads towards great achievements. Failure to achieve a Black Belt in nearly any form of martial art is failure to try.
Two primary topics that hit me personally were expecting more from and empowering youth; and being a better father/husband. The first is something I have always believed in and the second is something I am always aware of. I have already tried a few of the ideas he proposes and have gotten some strange expressions from my daughters good, maybe its working!
Whether conservative or liberal, whether you whole heartedly agree with his assessments, somewhat agree, or adamantly disagree, there is plenty of historical anecdotes that make black Belt Patriotism: How to Reawaken America a fun and interesting read.
Every time a Black Belt competes they know that their opponent has a unique style and set of skills. Because Chuck Norris isnt a literary wizard, his points about the current state of our country are like his martial arts skills, direct and hard hitting, from a perspective that isnt necessarily unique but is held and shared with much conviction.
A list of actions is proposed nothing new, mostly things we have all heard before. But as any Black Belt knows, it is action, every small step taken, that eventually leads towards great achievements. Failure to achieve a Black Belt in nearly any form of martial art is failure to try.
Two primary topics that hit me personally were expecting more from and empowering youth; and being a better father/husband. The first is something I have always believed in and the second is something I am always aware of. I have already tried a few of the ideas he proposes and have gotten some strange expressions from my daughters good, maybe its working!
Whether conservative or liberal, whether you whole heartedly agree with his assessments, somewhat agree, or adamantly disagree, there is plenty of historical anecdotes that make black Belt Patriotism: How to Reawaken America a fun and interesting read.
