Guardian of the Republic: An American Ronin's Journey to Faith, Family and Freedom

Allen West · Michele Hickford

Apr 2014 · Sold by Forum Books

About this ebook

The inspiring life and uncensored views of a veteran, patriot, former Congressman, conservative icon, and warrior for personal liberty…
 
Over the course of the past few decades, Allen West has had many titles bestowed on him, among them Lt. Colonel, U.S. Representative, “Dad,” and Scourge of the Far Left. He rose from humble beginnings in Atlanta where his father instilled in him a code of conduct that would inform his life ever after.  Throughout his years leading troops, raising a loving family, serving as Congressman in Florida’s 22nd district, and emerging as one of the most authentic voices in conservative politics, West has never compromised the core values on which he was raised: family, faith, tradition, service, honor, fiscal responsibility, courage, freedom.
 
Today, these values are under attack as never before, and as the far Left intensifies its assaults, few have been as vigorous as West in pushing back.  He refuses to let up, calling out an Obama administration that cares more about big government than following the Constitution, so-called black “leaders” who sell out their communities in exchange for pats on the head, and a segment of the media that sees vocal black conservatives as threats to be silenced.
 
Now more than ever, the American republic needs a guardian: a principled, informed conservative who understands where we came from, who can trace the philosophical roots of our faith and freedom, and who has a plan to get America back on track. West isn’t afraid to speak truth to power, and in this book he’ll share the experiences that shaped him and the beliefs he would die to defend.

Ratings and reviews

One of the best books I've ever read. Colonel Allen West shares his wisdom learned from his parents, his many years of honorable service to this country, and his scholarly study of history in an eloquent but straight talking no nonsense military fashion with his southern charm thrown in for good measure. He educates you on the principles this country was founded on with many great quotes from the founding fathers and great philosophers and contrasts their philosophy with that of socialism and communism. He also explains the code he lives by to guard those founding principles. He explains in very simple terms how the policies of the progressives have broken this country. But after reading his book you will be inspired and believe America can be restored and its best days are still ahead with great men and women like him leading the fight to do so. And you can't help but think that Colonel Allen West would be the ideal president to lead us. (Bravo-Foxtrot-Oscar)

I can see why liberals do not like this book. The truth hurts...

True American who sticks to his Christian beliefs and doesn't change just because society tells him to. America's hope for bringing back the original foundation this great nation was founded upon. I will definitely be voting for this man in 2016.

About the author

ALLEN WEST was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia--in the same neighborhood where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once preached. He is the third of four generations of military members in his family. During his twenty-two year Army career he commanded troops and deployed to several combat zones.  He was elected to Congress in 2010, representing the 22nd district of Florida for one term. A frequent commentator on Fox News and a sought after speaker, he lives with his family in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.  Michele Hickford is a writer and communications strategist. She has held senior positions at Turner Broadcasting and USA Networks, and served as Congressman West's Director of Outreach and campaign Press Secretary.