{"product_id":"america-then-and-now-josh-c-jones-9798987061428","title":"AMERICA Then and Now: a poem by Josh C. Jones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward Winning Poem.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens when the seeds of a great nation are choked by weeds of forgetfulness and moral drift? This poem dares to ask.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAMERICA: Then and Now isn't just a nod to literary acclaim - it's a poetic reckoning with the soul of America. In this bold and reflective work, the author blends political insight with philosophical depth, using powerful metaphor and lyrical language to explore how far the nation may have strayed from its roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt its core, this is a poetic meditation on loss - not of land or liberty, but of clarity, conviction, and historical truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWithin these verses you'll find: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds and Weeds: A Nation Transformed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Founding Fathers planted the seeds of liberty, moral clarity, and truth. But what's grown in their place? The poem explores how those ideals may be tangled in modern weeds of ideological confusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Forgotten Past\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccusing modern culture of historical negationism (denial), the author warns that rewriting or ignoring the truth of America's founding is more than dishonest - it's dangerous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich 'Truth' Will You Salute?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a world of shifting narratives and moral relativism, this work challenges readers to reconsider the very meaning of truth, freedom, and justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Call to Reflect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a rant - it's a reflection. The poem urges Americans to pause, ponder, and reconnect with the original principles that once defined a nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoetic. Provocative. Patriotic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAMERICA: Then and Now is not a celebration of trophies but a solemn, stirring commentary on what we risk losing when we forget who we are. For readers who appreciate thoughtful verse with a message - and who aren't afraid to wrestle with uncomfortable truths - this book offers both beauty and a call to conscience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e​​​​​​​\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe roots are there. The question is: will we tend them or let them wither?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Josh C. Jones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798987061428\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Fms Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/07\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 52\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.13lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.11d","brand":"Josh C. Jones","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48807369343231,"sku":"9798987061428","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/america-then-and-now-josh-c-jones-9798987061428","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}