Sharlet may be right not to underestimate the power of fundamentalism when it aspires to become a civil religion. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power, author. 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. A story of violent faith by jon krakauer, the reluctant fundamentalist by mohsin hamid, the. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Family, fundamentalism, and the faith theology mix. Of all the important studies of the american right, the family is undoubtedly the most eloquent. Secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power by sharlet, jeff isbn. Reclaiming the sciences, the family, and education, edited by martin e. I feel that the book was much longer than required.
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. A journalists penetrating look at the untold story of christian fundam. Investigative reporter jeff sharlet wrote a book, the family. The family is the startling story of how their faithpart freemarket fundamentalism. Investigative journalist jeff sharlet has written extensively about the influential group in his book the family. They are the family fundamentalisms avantgarde, waging spiritual war in the halls of american power and around the globe. The family anybody concerned about maintaining the separation of church and state should read this book. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power by jeff sharlet online at alibris. A journalists penetrating and controversial look at the untold story of christian fundamentalisms most elite organisation a selfdescribed invisible global. Author jeff sharlet profiles the group in his book the family. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. If the members of the family have their way, our secular government is in danger.
Sharlet did intensive research in the fellowships archives before they were closed to the public. The borgias are the essence of getting and keeping power for the family. Anyone interested in circles of power will love this book. This elite wellfunded group of religious conservatives will not stop at anything in their quest to establish a jesus obeying government. 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. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power jeff sharlet harper collins 454 pp. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power is a 2008 book by american journalist jeff sharlet. 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. He is a contributing editor for harpers and rolling stone, the coauthor, with peter manseau, of killing the buddha, and the editor of. Recorded from nprs fresh air from whyy, july 1, 2009 in the book the family. I offer these explanations not as excuses for the consequences of american fundamentalism, an expansionist ideology of control bet. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power paperback. 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.
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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the family. This book is written to show us the beginings of the true italian crime family, of course they are spanish. The book investigates the political power of the family or the fellowship, a secretive fundamentalist christian association led by douglas coe. No other book about the right has exposed the family or revealed. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This documentary is inspired by jeff sharlets book the family. Sharlet describes the family an avantgarde of the social movement i call american fundamentalism p.
Within a historical perspective, the relationship between fundamentalism and the recent profamily movement is complex. 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. It is a book each american should jeff sharlet lived within the family for a year. 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. Ivanwald, the unofficial headquarters of the fellowship. 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. 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 by jeff sharlet 2009, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The narrative is engaging and well documented, though some of its claims regarding american religious history are debatable. 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. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power ebook written 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 for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the family.
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. A journalists penetrating look at the untold story of christian fundamentalism s most elite organization, a selfdescribed invisible network dedicated to a. 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 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. The family runs the annual national prayer breakfast behind which lurks a much more sinister centralization of power. A journalists penetrating look at the untold story of christian fundamentalisms most elite organization, a selfdescribed invisible network dedicated to a. Chapter 12independent fundamentalist familyconsult the contents pages to locate the entries in part iii, the directory listings sections, that comprise this family. It is a detailed study of the growth of a particular type of. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power kindle edition. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power, by jeff sharlet harpercollins, june 2008. Scott appleby is published by university of chicago press. The fivepart docuseries, based on the books the family.
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. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power paperback june 2, 2009. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american. Author bio jeff sharlet is a visiting research scholar at new york universitys center for religion and media. This is not a book about the bible thumpers portrayed by holly wood, pinched little. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The secret fundamentalism at the heart of american power by jeff sharlet. The family jeff sharlet paperback harpercollins publishers. An enigmatic conservative christian group known as the family wields enormous influence in washington, d. Investigative journalists expose the fellowship, a christian fundamentalist. 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. Publication date 2008 topics fundamentalism political aspects united states, christianity and politics united states, religious right united states, christian conservatism united states, church and state united states. 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.