Book Synopsis

RECLAIMING THE MEANING, PURPOSE, AND POWER OF AMERICA'S FOUNDING DOCUMENT

The Declaration of Independence forever transforms our understanding of equality, liberty, and the proper role of government. Its revolutionary philosophical framework is the bedrock foundation of the Constitution and our system of self-government. Yet America's most important document is largely forgotten, misunderstood, and even attacked--fueling a crisis in the American spirit that threatens the nation's very survival.

Marking its 250th anniversary, in The Definitive Guide to The Declaration of Independence, Judge Michael Warren provides a line-by-line (often word-by-word) analysis of America's charter--its drafting, historical circumstances, underlying philosophy, and legal force. He contrasts the Founders' beliefs and aspirations with their opposites throughout world history--including communism, fascism, royal despotism, dictatorships, and caste societies.

This book also provides a sorely needed review and thorough analysis of the Declaration's twenty-eight grievances. Without the grievances, the rest of the Declaration is just a beautiful, empty shell of wonderful poetry. Americans are rebelling against a bloody tyranny, and the grievances explain why. Many of the issues that confront the Founders in 1776 echo throughout the ages--including today.

This deep and illuminating review paves the way for restoring America's First Principles of the rule of law, unalienable rights, limited government, the Social Compact, equality, and the right to alter or abolish oppressive government. The time has come to reclaim the Declaration and save the very idea of America--and this is the definitive guide.

About the Author

Judge Michael Warren has served on the Oakland County Circuit Court in Michigan since 2002. He has taught constitutional law, is a former member of the Michigan State Board of Education, and has received many recognitions for his work, including induction into the Hall of Fame by the International Association of Top Professionals.

In 2009, with his then ten-year-old daughter Leah, he co-created the nonpartisan, nonprofit Patriot Week (www.PatriotWeek.org), which has been unanimously recognized by the US Senate and many states. He writes and co-hosts the Patriot Lessons: American History and Civics Podcast. He authored America's Survival Guide: How to Stop America's Impending Suicide by Reclaiming Our First Principles and History, alongside numerous law review articles, legal reforms, official proclamations, public reports, and scores of commentaries.

Judge Warren is married to the love of his life, Shannon. Together they have two adult children, Leah and Alexander, and a Westie named Dickens. Judge Warren is an avid marathon runner and Trekkie.