The Fight of Our Lives: Knowing the Enemy, Speaking the Truth and Choosing to Win the War Against Radical Islam by William J. Bennett and Seth Leibsohn delineates the threat of terrorism and calls a politically correct America to wake up.
Beginning with the Ft. Hood attack, the authors discuss warnings that have been disregarded. Citing changes in government rhetoric, the authors suggest that political correctness has replaced wariness. After the horrific events of 9/11 prompted an outpouring of patriotism, Islam became a “religion of peace” as America’s preoccupation with multiculturalism increased. Another act of terrorism will test our mettle. The authors stress that a revised cultural outlook is required immediately, and we must “call good and evil by their proper names” (148).
Bennett and Leibsohn’s treatise on terrorism is well constructed. Their discussion does not cast aspersion on any one party or agency. Actually, many must share the blame. Readers can relate to examples from American history as well as from recent news headlines. The book is easy to read. What might be difficult topics are clearly explained in everyday language. Chapter-related notes provide additional information.
I highly recommend this book (5 stars) which will certainly challenge one to think. Have we all been lulled to sleep in a cradle of conformity? Bennett and Leibsohn warn us to wake from our apathy and deal with a very real threat to freedom.
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