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The Founders Recipe

by Dr. Joe Wolverton (Author)

330 pages, 8.5x11x0.78, Paperback – August 18, 2020

Paperback and Kindle available on Amazon

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Our country stands at a crossroads, and the path to restoring our Republic lies in rediscovering the wisdom that guided our Founding Fathers. They weren’t just statesmen; they were scholars, steeped in the timeless lessons of history’s greatest thinkers. Imagine if we could cultivate a new generation of leaders with the same intellectual rigor and moral fortitude as James Madison. The secret? It’s in the books they read, the ideas they debated, and the virtues they practiced. In \\\\\\\”The Founders Recipe,\\\\\\\” we reveal the blueprint they followed—an accessible treasure trove of knowledge that’s literally at our fingertips today. These books didn’t just inspire the Founders; they armed them with the insights needed to confront and overcome the very challenges we face now. By diving into these lectures, you’re not just learning history; you’re equipping yourself to be part of the .008 percent—the small but powerful force that can reignite the flame of liberty in America. Join us, and let’s ensure our Republic doesn’t fall victim to the same political diseases that destroyed so many before us. The future of our nation depends on it.

The Founders Recipe Book by Dr. Joe Wolverton and Addison Cluff
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