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Crunchy Cons: The New Conservative Counterculture and Its Return to Roots
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Crunchy Cons: The New Conservative Counterculture and Its Return to Roots |
Author: Rod Dreher
Published: 2006-10-24 |
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 Refreshingly Different
As a Christian and a conservative who does not always fit the mold, I found Dreher's book refreshing. While I did not agree with every point, there were many points that described my views about food, the environment, cultural influences and more. It was more of a case study than a list on concepts with which you must agree. But some major concepts did emerge: buying more stuff is not a good end goal, big business is not always good, stewardship of the earth is important, local is almost always better, culture should be more than what is popular, family is important.
Excellent book...don't pay attention to the attempts to simplify this book
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was very skeptical after reading the reviews and the author's attempt to distill his ideas into the "Crunch Con Manifesto." I'm glad I overcame these concerns and read it in a couple of days. The book provides a much needed critique of our culture and lifestyle. The talk of hippies and organic granola is just one component of the book that serves as a useful marketing tool. The ideas are much more complex and beautiful than the simplifications would lead you to believe. If you go into this book with an open mind, you will likely discover an enjoyable book that even when you disagree with it imbues everyday modern life with a meaning that often is missing in our daily sacrifice of ideals to expediency. It is all the more enjoyable as the book approaches the subject with a sense of humility and avoids a holier than thou attitude.
 Interesting premise, but...
While Ron Dreher's ideas are certainly interesting, I must admit that I nearly put the book down during the chapter on food. Dreher goes on endlessly about how tasty organically-grown food is and about the farmers he buys them from. The droning gets to be too much. Indeed, I'd recommend he excise the food portion of the book and enlarge the housing and home-schooling sections.
 Humorous and thought provoking
Humorous and thought provoking. Not just a political, current events book and not just another jab in the liberal vs. conservative sparring match. Content is not limited to what the media proffers. Delves into areas not commonly discussed in conservative circles yet will likely strike a chord and awaken a dormant sensibility about life as a whole. Includes very timely topics for those concerned about the safety of our food supply, a need for greater conservation efforts as stewards of God's creation, as well as discussions on consumerism, home, education, and religion. Provides affirmation to those who quietly lead their lives trying to apply time-tested, biblical principles to all areas of life, against the stream of popular culture. Encourages us to be involved in our government processes, while not mistaking the government as a god and savior. Exhorts us to look inwardly and realign our own personal lives first, to focus on the "Permanent Things" with an underlying conviction that "...the institution most essential to conserve is the family."
I may not agree whole-heartedly with everything Mr. Dreher says, but I have read this book twice now. (Can't say that about a lot books). He gives direction to a hope that the chasm between conservatives and liberals need not continue to be so vast and filled with vitriol. There is some common ground. We need to seek it and begin to mingle with those who never see real true conservatives or real Christians and only possess the stereotypical "dangerous" or cartoon images incessantly portrayed by the media. By ignoring some of the issues "highjacked" and repackaged by liberals, we are ignoring a part of our soul that has been created in God's image, which in turn prevents us from experiencing joy and the abundant life.
Read this book and prepare to be challenged, enlightened, and empowered to define and live a better, more meaningful life.
I found my voice
As a lifelong conservative Republican growing tired of the way the Republican party views money as the chief end of man, I was so refreshed to read Dreher. I found myself thinking, "I'm not alone." Even though I don't agree with all he says, the book forces the reader to confront ideas and to not simply accept the things the way they are.
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