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Book cover of The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam

Jonathan Menn Author Of Is Christianity True?

From Jonathan's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

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Jonathan's 3 favorite reads in 2025

Jonathan Menn Why Jonathan loves this book

It made what happened in several important historical eras clear.

By Barbara W. Tuchman ,

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3 authors picked The March of Folly as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Barbara W. Tuchman, author of the World War I masterpiece The Guns of August, grapples with her boldest subject: the pervasive presence, through the ages, of failure, mismanagement, and delusion in government.
 
Drawing on a comprehensive array of examples, from Montezuma’s senseless surrender of his empire in 1520 to Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, Barbara W. Tuchman defines folly as the pursuit by government of policies contrary to their own interests, despite the availability of feasible alternatives. In brilliant detail, Tuchman illuminates four decisive turning points in history that illustrate the very heights of folly: the Trojan…


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Aggressor by FX Holden,

It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.

The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…

Book cover of The Normal Christian Life

Jonathan Menn Author Of Is Christianity True?

From Jonathan's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Why am I passionate about this?

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Jonathan's 3 favorite reads in 2025

Jonathan Menn Why Jonathan loves this book

Very reassuring regarding my faith.

By Watchman Nee ,

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1 author picked The Normal Christian Life as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

What is the “normal” Christian life?

In this timeless classic on Christian spirituality, Chinese evangelist Watchman Nee explores the book of Romans to challenge the current view of the average Christian life. With his signature wisdom and ability to make theology simple, Nee delves into Scripture to address: The deep impact of the cross and Christ's blood on our identity Our need for both forgiveness and deliverance from sin The gift of the Holy SpiritThe Normal Christian Life is a refreshing invitation to return to biblical truths that will nourish your soul, grow your faith, and offer spiritual direction whether…


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