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America's Expiration Date: The Fall of Empires and Superpowers . . . and the Future of the United States Hardcover – January 21, 2020

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A warning and a wake-up call to learn history so we are not doomed to repeat it. A must-read for anyone who longs for a promising future for our great nation.

What is wrong with America today? Is it possible that America could crumble and our democracy fail?

Questions like these plague Americans and cause us to be anxious about the future of the "land that we love." Individuals may come to different conclusions, but there seems to be a common thread - the deep-seated feeling that we need to improve our country. Our culture is increasingly immoral, the family structure is threatened from all sides, and government programs consistently overreach, creating massive debt.

In this powerful and prophetic book, nationally syndicated columnist and trusted political commentator Cal Thomas offers a diagnosis of what exactly is wrong with the United States by drawing parallels to once-great empires and nations that declined into oblivion. Citing the historically proven 250-year pattern of how superpowers rise and fall, he predicts that America's expiration date is just around the corner and shows us how to escape their fate.

Through biblical insights and hard-hitting truth, he reminds us that real change comes when America looks to God instead of Washington. Scripture, rather than politics, is the GPS he uses to point readers to the right road - a road of hope, life, and change. Because, he says, if we're willing to seek God first, learn from history, and make changes at the individual and community level, we can not only survive, but thrive, again.

This powerful, timely, and much-needed perspective is a must-read for anyone who longs for a promising future for our great nation.

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Stunning...A sobering look at the likelihood the USA survives the various attacks and assaults that are being made against her from within our borders...Go get it! -- Rush Limbaugh

In America's Expiration Date, Cal Thomas offers a sobering message: that the United States is on the downward slope to self-destruction. You may agree with his analysis or not (I do not), but in view of the fall of other great empires throughout history, Thomas's injunction is well worth pondering. -- Jay Winik, author, New York Times bestselling April 1865 and 1944

Cal Thomas brings a lifetime of working to save America and thinking deeply about what threatens us and what the lessons of history are. If we follow Cal's advice, America's expiration date will be put off for decades and decades. -- Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House, US House of Representatives

I read Cal Thomas, always have, and have the utmost respect for the sincerity, depth, and insight of his work. -- Peggy Noonan, columnist, Wall Street Journal

In his timely new book, America's Expiration Date, my friend Cal Thomas shows clearly that unless we in America take seriously the grim lessons of previous empires, we are very soon doomed to follow in their footsteps. But by showing us just how those empires rose and fell, he makes our vital history lesson far easier and more fun that it might otherwise be. Bravo! -- Eric Metaxas, author, New York Times bestselling Bonhoeffer; Martin Luther; and If You Can Keep It; nationally syndicated host, The Eric Metaxas Radio Show

About the Author

Cal Thomas is one of the most widely syndicated columnists in America. His fifty-year journalism career includes anchoring and reporting for KPRC-TV in Houston, NBC News in Washington, Fox News Channel and other outlets. For ten years he co-wrote the Common Ground column for USA Today with his colleague, Bob Beckel. A native of Washington, D.C. and graduate of American University, Thomas is married to Christie Jean ("CJ"). The couple live in Key Largo, Florida. Visit calthomas.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zondervan (January 21, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0310357535
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0310357537
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.2 x 0.78 x 8.3 inches
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"I found this book to be enjoyable and interesting to read. Lots of food for thought. It wasn't quite as enthralling as I had hoped it would be...." Read more

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"...He's clear and articulate in his work. And his admonitions are worthy of consideration for both Christians and Secularist alike to consider." Read more

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Customers find the book insightful, thoughtful, and well-researched. They say it's an excellent history and analysis from a Christian perspective. Readers also mention the book is a good meditation for believers and has a good message.

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Very interesting facts from the ancestor empires, similar to what is currently going on in the U.S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quite an impact!
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Cal Thomas is an incredibly gifted writer who "summarized" centuries of history into a very compact, easily read book. I knew a lot of the history, but some I had forgotten and he weaved the facts so one can easily see what is happening to our country. I think back to when I was growing up in the 1950s and how wonderful our country was....only now it breaks my heart to see us "losing" our country. He is right about the same four factors bringing closure to empires after 250 years. I wish he would go to our Congress and read this book to them. But, alas, that's wishful thinking as they would probably be more interested in playing with their cell phones or just tuning him out.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and interesting book.
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I found this book to be enjoyable and interesting to read. Lots of food for thought. It wasn't quite as enthralling as I had hoped it would be. But it's still interesting and lays out some interesting points to consider. I'm glad to have read it.
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The comparison of the decline of major empires such as Persia and Spain to what is taking place in the US today should spark the attention of all who care about America. Highly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very humbling book.
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I am in complete agreement with the author. I have been saying the same things for years. I don't know why I am so shocked that our society doesn't realize what is right in front of them, but history has shown us just as the author stated we are humans, flawed and if we move a way from Christianity, we will succumb to the evils. Thanks for having the courage and fortitude to say the things that need to be said and for being a good Christian.
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Objectively as an outsider I found the observations and conclusions very real for the U.S., and equally applicable here in Canada. Fortunately, Americans have an election soon and you have a chance to make a difference. The author makes it clear that politics won't solve the problems, but it is a start. I urge voters to read this book, and I hope ours will do the same. The decline is obvious, and the expiration date may be sooner than 2027.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A good meditation for believers.
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This is a good starting point for a critical assessment of our nation's values. Certainly Christian culture is the antidote for what ails us, but beyond that is the realization that American conservatives themselves are not always friendly to faith. We have to persuade many citizens that Jesus belongs in the bedrooms, bars and voting booths of America. This we must do without losing the Christians who already know this. Our national love of independence can be both blessing and curse.
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Careful review of major powerful empires from the past. What caused their failures and how the USA is blindly walking along the same path. I have grave concern for the future. We can only pray books like this one and people like Cal Thomas can spark a needed Spiritual revival.
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