Reviews

The Miracle of Freedom: Seven Tipping Points That Saved the World by Chris Stewart, Ted Stewart

alidottie's review against another edition

4.0

I labeled this nonfiction, but it does have fictional short vignettes interspersed in each chapter. At first I did not like these stories, but they grew on me. I love the history in this book and think it would have been a great book to read with a group and discuss. I did have a fun conversation at the dinner table one night about the Mongols and the Muslims and their different fighting styles! My daughter who had just taken the AP World History test knew all about everything I had learned in this book.

BTW, I started this book in November. Since each tipping point is a separate story, you can put it down and read other things if you want. I finally decided it was time to finish it. Glad I did.

michellehenriereads's review against another edition

4.0

I have found this book to be very interesting. It has brought a thoughtful dialogue about how unique it is to have freedom, and what are conditions that create an environment where freedom through law is a viable form of government. Reading this book has also helped me analyze my views on the role Christianity has played in the world.

Because of the format of the book I could only assimilate reading one chapter a day. It was a little confusing to move back and forth from a fictional narrative to a factual account of the events discussed. Generally books have a continuous narrative voice, which would have been my preference.

The 7 points in history selected by the authors...

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sdmomof5boys's review against another edition

4.0

This was an interesting read with an interesting position on how and why we have freedom today. Of all the inhabitants in the history of the world, comparatively few have enjoyed the freedoms we enjoy today. Do we appreciate them? Are we willing to fight for them? If these key events had gone another way, would we have the gift of freedom we enjoy today?

acoffman7's review against another edition

5.0

Quite possibly the most interesting book I've ever read. Fascinating to learn how history is intertwined and how blessed we are to have freedom in our time.

kimscozyreads's review against another edition

1.0

Unrealistic and extremely eurocentric view of the world

libraryjen's review against another edition

hopeful informative medium-paced

4.0

Told from a very Christian and American-centric perspective, so keep  that in mind, but an intriguing look into some of the most pivotal points in history. Stewart makes some compelling arguments that are worth pondering. 

jsburt's review against another edition

4.0

Enjoyed this much more than I thought I would! Lots of history told in a great way that shows the miracle of freedom.

elsiebrady's review against another edition

4.0

Certainly brings to light the importance of freedom, something I seem to have taken for granted. Definitely worth the read.

jmjens's review against another edition

4.0

Thought it was fascinating and am interested in reading more about each of the "tipping point" events noted in the book.

shoelessmama's review against another edition

3.0

I should have read this instead of listening to it... the way that I listened to it was closer to skimming than reading. I have another book that I want to read by these authors and I'll read that one and if it makes a huge difference I may re-read this one with my eyes.