Guardian of the republic
Subtitle: an American ronin's journey to faith, family, and freedom
By: Allen West with Michele Hickford
Contributors: Hickford, Michele
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Crown Forum
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 216
ISBN-13: 9780804138109
Subjects: Politics and government; African American legislators; United States. Congress. House; Legislators; African American soldiers; Conservatism; Philosophy; United States; Biography
Description: Sharing the experiences that have shaped him and the beliefs he would die to defend, the veteran and former Congressman reveals his plan to get America back on track.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Prologue; title: Early lessons; title: Shaping operations; title: My warrior's code; title: Philosophical foundations; title: Governing principles; title: Pillars of conservative thought; title: Conflicting philosophies of governance; title: The soul of our souls; title: The big lie and the 21st century economic plantation; title: The hunt for Black conservatives; title: Republic or democracy; title: The dilemma for the American republic; title: Servant leadership versus self-service; title: Bravo-Foxtrot-Oscar.