Biographies of contemporary American political figures constitute several of this week’s selections in Newsmax Rising Bestsellers. There is one that recalls the life and times of one of America’s top legal luminaries, considered a leading constitutional scholar in the classroom. Two others recount the life of a former and (as of this week) current U.S. president. Another offering describes how to resist the psychological warfare being waged upon the American people by our own government. And the fiction selection is an instant New York Times bestseller.
“Now or Never (31) (Stephanie Plum),” by Janet Evanovich (Atria Books)
Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum buries herself into her work to stall for time and avoid the pickle she put herself in — being engaged to two different men. And her list of fugitives is a doozy. They include a self-proclaimed vampire with a penchant for beautiful women, an online Robin Hood who steals from the middle class to give to the needy, and a wealthy trafficker of young girls. Underneath it all, she has to decide what to do about the two guys she said “yes” to. “Stephanie Plum fans will be pleased to know that book No. 31 is classic Stephanie Plum at her finest,” said Debbie for GoodReads. “Janet Evanovich's writing always provides light comedic relief to some of the heavier types of books I may be reading. I never seem to tire of her witty cast of characters or their antics. I was laughing out loud by the sixth page and continued throughout the story. I love Lula and Grandma Mazur, and all the other crazy characters.” [Fiction]
“Legal Gladiator: The Life of Alan Dershowitz,” by Solomon Schmidt (Skyhorse)
Here’s the long-awaited biography of the renowned Harvard law professor emeritus, legal eagle, and Newsmax contributor affectionately known as “Dersh.” He rose from a failing Brooklyn high school student to become one of the most celebrated legal minds in America. Dersh was the youngest law professor in Harvard’s history, and represented the likes of Claus von Bulow, Mike Tyson, O.J. Simpson, Jeffrey Epstein, and Donald Trump. “Schmidt briskly dispenses with Dershowitz’s early life, reaching the day of his Yale Law School graduation by page 33 of the 351-page text. Most of the balance is taken up with the stories of Dershowitz’s famous cases and clients, including Claus von Bülow, O.J. Simpson, Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump,” wrote Susan McFadden for The Law Society Gazette. “The resulting book will be of interest to anyone wishing to hear the Dershowitz view of Dershowitz.” [Nonfiction]
“PsyWar: Enforcing the New World Order,” by Robert W. Malone MD MS & Jill G. Malone, PhD (Skyhorse)
“Psywar,” short for psychological warfare, is a government’s use of propaganda, censorship, and psychological operations (psyops) to control its citizens. If you think it’s limited to iron-fisted countries like North Korea and China, think again. First Amendment freedom of speech is the best tool Americans have to combat psywar, but that’s been under attack in recent years, with government agents, including the Biden White House, directing social media platforms to censor thoughts and ideas they don’t like as “misinformation.” “This book represents a ‘wake-up call’.....or maybe even better, consider it as a ‘handwriting is on the wall’ document. The potential target audience is very large, those who have practiced the ‘head in the sand’ ostrich approach (i.e. I don't want to know about it) as our freedoms are being taken away,” wrote Wesley R. for Amazon. “This may not be a comfortable journey, but it is one you should consider taking before it is too late. One of the most important books you might read in current times.” [Nonfiction]
“Trump Under Fire: How Donald Trump Faced Assassination Attempts, Public Backlash, and Legal Storms,” by PG Arnold (Independently published)
In an increasingly polarized America, President Donald Trump is simultaneously both one of America’s most beloved and hated U.S. presidents in history. The author uses the tools he received from his 40 years of military service to reveal Trump’s political attacks, legal battles, and especially the stories of the attempts on his life. Much of the discord has been fueled by the rhetoric of far-left politicians and media personalities — including Hollywood figures and late-night talk show hosts. “I truly loved this book!” wrote HeytatBrown for Amazon. “I thought it was very well written and organized. It gives a great overview of who Trump is and what he has had to endure during and after his presidency (including the hostility and the assassination attempts). I highly recommend this book.” [Nonfiction]
“Vindicating Trump,” by Dinesh D'Souza (Regnery)
Celebrated conservative documentary filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza brings his unique perspective to write a book that may be considered a companion piece to “Trump Under Fire,” as well as to D’Souza’s latest film of the same name. In this book, the author makes the case that while Trump may possesses all the qualities that could result in an American Caesar, he chooses to use that power to combat tyranny rather than promote it. “Dinesh has done it again! This is a very well-written book, and the fact that the interview with now President-elect Donald Trump took place shortly after the assassination attempt makes the historical timing extremely significant,” wrote Noah Robertson for GoodReads. “Whether you already support Trump or are nervous if he truly could be a “Hitler” or “Caesar” type figure, this book explores all the worst-case scenarios and offers both sides of the argument beautifully.” [Nonfiction]
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