God’s Harvard: A Christian College on a Mission to Save America Audiobook

" This is a excellent piece of sociology that let's us in on a puzzling and (to some) threatening trend in education. I am fascinated by the people in this book -- college students who actively seek to avoid exploration -- people who want to stay on the track laid out for them. It becomes understandable when we hear from them, but no less troubling. "

" Enjoyed the narratives, but seemed to like much analysis or summation of the author's opinions on the college and the movement. "

" This read like a long magazine article, and I mean that in a good way. It was a fascinating look at the Christian fundamentalist subculture in America and particularly at Patrick Henry College in Virginia. The author gives us glimpses of the lives of the super-zealous, well-disciplined students of Patrick Henry, a school where a glimpse of a bra strap or hint of midriff is enough to land a girl in the dean's office. At least there are a few students who rebel. Yikes. "

" Very quick review of the drive, and often lunacy, of extreme Christian students. The author shows a bit of bias against them throughout, but I'm not sure anyone could stick with most these kids. Much of their behavior is shocking, though some have redeeming qualities. There's an incongruous subplot about a popular rogue teacher; it doesn't quite connect with the main narrative. But overall I learned a lot in just a few pages. "

" An interesting look at the culture of a new, evangelical, and very conservative school outside DC (Patrick Henry) thats top administrator sees as a major front in the culture war. At times, the book was insightful, and yet as I read it, I couldn't help but think about how the book could have been better. My feeling, I guess, is that I it felt like too much of a "my life among the apes," the author making it very clear how she viewed much of the evangelical culture. I may not agree with their take on culture, either; and I may also agree that the way of life at Patrick Henry, as Rosin describes it, is on the far side of ridiculous. Even so, I'm not sure that's the best approach for a narrator to take. "

" Fascinating. I finally started this one that's been sitting by my bed for weeks. I think it's a must read for anyone on the outside of the evangelical movement. This book is well researched (despite misspelling Loudoun County) and even-handed. "

" Well researched and well written, but the author seemed to have an opinion written into every page that distracted from the potential value of the book. "

" interesting book about a college for homeschooled kids. the kids are the product of fundamentalist christian families and the tone of the book is about how thry are going to take back the world from the hands of the devil. "

" This book is supposed to be written by a journalist. From the first chapter you can easily tell her leanings and biases. Not sure the book would even serve as a good coaster. I believe it would make my drink slide considering how much it's tilted to the left. "

" What happens when a subculture narrows. Thought provoking for the evangelical. "

" This is a book almost everyone should read. As a Democrat, I found it equally intriguing and disturbing. "

" Interesting book - I found the writing style a little difficult to follow at times. It was however, quite an insightful (and scary) look at the Christian Right and the Moral Majority. "

" This book was OK; not fabulous. "

" fascinating...originally picked this up b/c i lived in the northern virginia area when patrick henry college was being built and accredited...the idea of trying to "stack" washington, dc and politics with right wing christians is scary and fascinating all at once. "

" I found this book to be a quick read and very insightful. I love books that expose two sides of the fence. You can make your own decision, without feeling forced to see it one way. While the meaning of this college has a good ideal, it seems mostly scary and hypocritical to me. "

" Very interesting tales from Patrick Henry College and the challenges faced by the Christian right. I thought it did a good job trying to be balanced and fair. "