Summary
This book catalogues how over our 230 years as a nation we are experiencing the same cultural phases as other past civilizations. This writing compares the history of America and how our nation parallels past civilizations as they rose, flourished and perished all due to internal moral, economic, governmental and cultural collapse. Look around you. The conditions that preceded the fall of every great civilization are in place as our changing culture is taking America in a new and dangerous directions. Government has become the leading threat to our individual freedoms as warned by the founding fathers. Irresponsible politicians have mismanaged and changed the role given them by the Constitution. Our economy, which is in crisis, places a huge burden on America’s future. Most importantly is the decline of our nation’s morality and values since prayer was removed from our schools in 1962 and the effect that has had on our society.
The front cover of this book shows our past presidents at Mt. Rushmore with tearing eyes. This would be their expression as America is a far cry from what they envisioned. This book affirms that the United States is at a historical crossroads. America’s existence as a republic is rapidly approaching critical mass and time is a key ingredient to what is now a “must win” struggle for the soul of America.
The author reaches into American history to rediscover the bedrock heritage, values and principles that are the foundation of our nation’s prosperity and world power. He laments over the evolving demise of our nation; as values, traditions and economy are being placed in great peril. His concern is that a price must be paid for our disobedience and misdirection with this challenge being placed on the shoulders of future generations.
About the Author
Entrepreneur, farmer, vintner, outdoorsman, former professional athlete, and now author, Joseph Kulbacki is living the “American Dream”. Born in 1938, the proud son of a small, rural community in Northwestern Pennsylvania, Kulbacki remembers a time of moral imperatives and defined values, of commitment to family and a strong sense of community. He laments the loss of a time when his beloved America was ever new and recognized around the world as the beacon of hope, purpose, strength, opportunity, liberty and freedom. His early years were idyllic. He swam in the backwoods streams, fished, trapped and hunted, tracked deer, hiked through the valleys and over the mountains of his native state.
Kulbacki received his early education in public schools. He remembers, vividly and wistfully, that classes, each day began with recitation of the Lord’s Prayer, the pledge of allegiance and a spiritual hymn. This daily regimen reinforced the values espoused by his family and his Christian faith, which today continues to be a supportive and compelling force in his life.
Kulbacki was a star running back in high school and his prowess on the grid iron earned him scholarship offers from several of the top universities in the nation. Enamored with the prospect of playing in the Big Ten Conference and with a keen interest in engineering, he entered Purdue University in 1956. He graduated with a B. S. degree in Industrial Economics, combining curricula in both engineering and economics including advanced studies in marketing.
Upon graduation, having successfully completed the ROTC program, he received his commission as a second lieutenant in the US Army.
Kulbacki was a high draft choice of both the Washington Redskins of the NFL and the Boston Patriots of the newly formed AFL. But, it was the Buffalo Bills, who had obtained his draft rights from the Patriots, for whom he would play. After one year of professional ball, Kulbacki interrupted his career to fulfill his service obligation to the US Army. Following his 2-year stint in the military, he returned to the Bills in 1963.
His business career began in 1965 and later he formed his own engineering consulting company specializing in the integration of manufacturing systems for industry. He has conducted feasibility studies for many of the top (500) companies in America, providing them with a game plan to better prepare for the global economy.
Comments from Readers
“Besides our Bibles, it stands as one of the most important books for the day in which we live”.
“I have a feeling there are books out there that try to address the current problems of America, but your way of placing the present state of our nation into historic context is unique and fascinating”.
“Good job, Joe, keep up the good work, we’re all praying that everyone reads your book and learns from it. The Lord is keeping a close watch over you and using you to guide everyone along the right path. Thanks for your great book”.
“I just got done reading your book. I am so glad that I bought it. You are so right on about everything you wrote. We need to turn this country around”.
“This book is a powerful confrontation with the truth. Thank you!”
“One of the best reads ever”.
“It’s a deadly accurate depiction of the mess that America is in”.
“Wow, timely and powerful. It was a great read”.
“Your book is an excellent handbook for a new parent. I will read it and re-read it and hope the message will get to many others as they raise their children”.
“I think what I appreciate the most is that your book drives common sense home and makes me want to be a better person and member of society by staying more informed and fighting back”.
