Paul Harvey's America: The Life, Art, and Faith of a Man Who Transformed Radio and Inspired a Nation

I purchased the book after hearing Stephen Mansfield on Mike Huckabee's show 9-5-09. With everything going on in our nation right now, I have been aware of needing something to feed my soul, to tell my head and heart that things will be OK.......maybe. This book is absolutely food for the soul, remembering what the 50's and 60's were like; reading not only Paul Harvey's journey, but being able to read the relationship of his words to our world. Mansfield and Holland did a really unique job of sharing what was, and allowing a reader to see the parallels to today's world. We are living in the scarest times of my 64 years and it is giving me consolation to read and be aware that I'm not the only person that is afraid of what our America could be turned into, if we don't stand up and be counted. I recommend this for all ages. History does repeat itself.

"Paul Harvey's America" is a beautifully written account of this remarkable man's life. I found the book inspirational on many levels, and especially enjoyed the pace and the intelligent way in which the events and anecdotes from Mr. Harvey's journey were woven together. It was a very insightful and enjoyable read.

This book is a terrific, quick, and informative read about one of America's great icons. Mansfield and Holland demonstrate the depths of Paul Harvey's character and the source of his optimism through both his fascinating life story and his on-air commentary. They do this without glossing over some of the more controversial aspects of Paul Harvey's life; rather, they put those controversies in their appropriate perspective. This is a super book to take with you on your next plane trip; you'll finish it on the return leg.

I have great memories of growing up listening to Paul Harvey. I have always admired his values and love for our country. Going in, I expected to get insights into his interesting life, and I did. But what I didn't expect is to discover the Paul Harvey of the 1950s and 60s. He was a passionate, outspoken critic of creeping nanny-state socialism. As I read, I found myself wishing he were still with us to speak some sanity and common sense into our current political circumstances. Loved the book. Can't recommend it highly enough.

Mansfield and Holland's new book is well-written and engaging. I highly recommend it. Paul Harvey's America is part biography and part twentieth-century historical and political commentary. The authors have a creative way of blending the life story of this radio giant with events such as the Depression, the Cold War, and Vietnam so that at the end of each chapter, I felt like I finally had (sorry, I couldn't resist...) the rest of the story.