Reagan's Children: Taking Back the City on the Hill

Note: For readers with weak stomachs: Reagan's Children is not for you. Zeiger is the pilot of this uncomfortably honest and turbulent flight of opinion-and you're in the middle seat, suffocated by the only `overweight passengers' on the plane. Zeiger's honesty might compel you to jump out-parachuteless or not. Contemporary issues are addressed and accompanied by real solutions to real problems. God is talked about and the Bible is cited. Eeks. Zeiger's beliefs and biases radiate off of the pages. Liberals will call it plutonium. Conservatives will call it platinum. Chronicling the accomplishments of Ronald Reagan and the successes of the conservative movement explain the reason this book was created. Filled with methods of leadership, this book is a guideline for like-minded conservatives who want to engage the public and win over their hearts and minds.

I just finished Zeiger's second book and was thoroughly impressed. The one thing I loved was the author's unabashed optimism. Unlike Ann Coulter, O'Reilly, Ben Shapiro's and the rest of the conservative book-writing mob, "Reagan's Children" portrays the upcoming generation as having a good dose of common sense and conservative leadership. Something you won't hear in the news, eh? Unlike his previous Boy Scouts book, "Reagan's Children" covers a broad range of material. It covers the happenings of the latest generation of young conservative activists who are making a difference and shaping our future, including Zeiger himself. Though I don't fully share the author's optimism, it is thrilling to read some real-life stories of young leadership. It is also a rallying call and is written for those who will take up the mantle of leadership in the upcoming generation. His last two chapters, especially "Renewing the City on a Hill", provides the direction he would like to see America take in the hands of a new generation of leadership. Having read Zeiger's first book concerning Boy Scouts, his writing has improved dramatically and all the ideas are well-developped. This is a must have for anyone who calls themself a conservative or wishes to better understand the young conservative movement.

Americans who happen to stumble upon Hans' Reagan's Children will be better for it. Hans fills his well-written book with words of inspiration and hope for a promising future. He points to that which is good and right in America; moreover, in his own special way he encourages his fortunate readers to stand up and be an active part of a growing movement of hope, optimism and fulfillment. And while he's deeply concerned with many aspects of society, Reagan's Children tells of a spreading, positive trend in America today that everyone must work to sustain for our country's well-being. Readers who pick up this book will remember the "make a difference" power each individual American has long after turning the last page. This is a must read for all those who care about their country and need a reminder as to how they fit into the picture. What better way to read about this unique generation than from one of the finest of the "Reagan Children" - read it soon.

This book is not a persuasive one; if you don't accept the author's original premise - that a fundamental shift to the right of the political landscape among the youth is a good thing - this book will not convince you of it. If you are on the same page as Hans, however, he presents a lucid and well-researched argument that gives hope for the future to even the most cynical observer of the American scene.

In Reagan's Children, Hans presents original, brilliant analysis on the cultural trends of a young generation of Americans. He has the ability to perceive a movement rising within the American culture. Hans' optimism will encourage even the biggest doubters that America's youth are a lost generation. Not only does he give scholarly, well-researched analysis, but he ignites a spark in his audience. Hans instills hope in the reader, which drove me to get more involved in my community, church, and school. This book is a must read for anyone concerned with the future of America. Hans articulates the ideas and beliefs of a growing number of young people, passionate about changing their personal lives, the lives of others, and the world.