Part history, part investigative journalism, the family is a compelling account of how fundamentalism came to be interwoven with american power, a story that stretches from the religious revivals that have shaken this nation from its beginning to fundamentalisms new frontiers. No other book about the right has exposed the family or revealed. A journalists penetrating look at the untold story of christian fundamentalism s most elite organization, a selfdescribed invisible network dedicated to a. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power paperback june 2, 2009.
Sharlet may be right not to underestimate the power of fundamentalism when it aspires to become a civil religion. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Sharlet describes the family an avantgarde of the social movement i call american fundamentalism p. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power, by jeff sharlet harpercollins, june 2008. Of all the important studies of the american right, the family is undoubtedly the most eloquent. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power paperback. The borgias are the essence of getting and keeping power for the family. He is a contributing editor for harpers and rolling stone, the coauthor, with peter manseau, of killing the buddha, and the editor of. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power, author jeff sharlet examines the power wielded by a secretive christian group known as the family, or the. I feel that the book was much longer than required. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power by sharlet, jeff isbn. Anyone interested in circles of power will love this book. Investigative journalist jeff sharlet has written extensively about the influential group in his book the family.
Sharlet did intensive research in the fellowships archives before they were closed to the public. I offer these explanations not as excuses for the consequences of american fundamentalism, an expansionist ideology of control bet. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power by jeff sharlet 2009, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Sharlet traces the twin threads of the familys origins in the evangelical teachings of jonathan edwards and charles grandison finney and its commitment under vereide and coe. A story of violent faith by jon krakauer, the reluctant fundamentalist by mohsin hamid, the. Ivanwald, the unofficial headquarters of the fellowship. It is a detailed study of the growth of a particular type of evangelical christianity indigenous to the usa beginning in colonial times continuing into the present age. A journalists penetrating and controversial look at the untold story of christian fundamentalisms most elite organisation a selfdescribed invisible global. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power, as well as an article in harpers magazine, describing his experience while serving as an intern in the fellowship.
Within a historical perspective, the relationship between fundamentalism and the recent profamily movement is complex. This book is written to show us the beginings of the true italian crime family, of course they are spanish. It is a detailed study of the growth of a particular type of. Recorded from nprs fresh air from whyy, july 1, 2009 in the book the family. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power is a 2008 book by american journalist jeff sharlet. It is, however, an attempt to deconstruct a movement, one that has shaped not only religion but also the american identity, by cutting through the intricate web from which the movement fomented with the twin axes of investigative reporting and historical clout. A journalists penetrating look at the untold story of christian fundamentalisms most elite organization, a selfdescribed invisible network dedicated to a. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power kindle edition. Our core identities are formed through our childhood and adolescence and in christ, they are made new. But one could also argue that the careful attention to history and the acidic truthtelling in the family could prove equally effective tools against the groups success in that goal. Investigative reporter jeff sharlet wrote a book, the family. Chapter 12independent fundamentalist familyconsult the contents pages to locate the entries in part iii, the directory listings sections, that comprise this family. They are the family fundamentalisms avantgarde, waging spiritual war in the halls of american power and around the globe.
The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Family, fundamentalism, and the faith theology mix. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power by jeff sharlet. The line leads to the 1930s where a selfproclaimed preacher begins to establish a christian sect built on the same model of. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It is a very informative book, detailing the beliefs and practices of members of a religious group centered at c street house in washington d.
The narrative is engaging and well documented, though some of its claims regarding american religious history are debatable. Scott appleby is published by university of chicago press. Investigative journalists expose the fellowship, a christian fundamentalist. There is a secretive group known as the fellowship, or the family, one of the most powerful, wellconnected christian fundamentalist movements in the united states. This documentary is inspired by jeff sharlets book the family. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. An enigmatic conservative christian group known as the family wields enormous influence in washington, d. Author jeff sharlet profiles the group in his book the family. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power and c street.
The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power, author jeff sharlet examines the power wielded by the secret christian group known as the family or. The family is the startling story of how their faithpart freemarket fundamentalism. If the members of the family have their way, our secular government is in danger. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Jeff sharlet is a visiting research scholar at new york universitys center for religion and media. The family anybody concerned about maintaining the separation of church and state should read this book.
Reclaiming the sciences, the family, and education, edited by martin e. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power, author. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is a book each american should jeff sharlet lived within the family for a year. Author bio jeff sharlet is a visiting research scholar at new york universitys center for religion and media. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power jeff sharlet harper collins 454 pp. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power. The family runs the annual national prayer breakfast behind which lurks a much more sinister centralization of power. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the family. From the time of their origins in the late nineteenth century until world war ii, fundamentalists said little about the family except as a means of deepening the lines of separation with the surrounding culture.
The family jeff sharlet paperback harpercollins publishers. The book investigates the political power of the family or the fellowship, a secretive fundamentalist christian association led by douglas coe. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power ebook written by jeff sharlet. A journalists penetrating and controversial look at the untold story of christian fundamentalisms most elite organisation a selfdescribed invisible global network dedicated to a religion of power for the powerful. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power 9780060560058 by sharlet, jeff and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. A journalists penetrating look at the untold story of christian fundam. The fundamentalist threat to american democracy by jeff sharlet, who. This elite wellfunded group of religious conservatives will not stop at anything in their quest to establish a jesus obeying government.
The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american. This book is less about the familya seemingly innocuous organizer of the national prayer breakfast in washington that actually has deep political influence within the republican party and even among some democratsas much as it is an analysis of christian fundamentalism as an integral part of americas past, present and future. This is not a book about the bible thumpers portrayed by holly wood, pinched little. The fivepart docuseries, based on the books the family. The family is the startling story of how their faithpart freemarket fundamentalism, part imperial ambitionhas come to be interwoven with the affairs of nations around the world. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the family.
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