Introducing young readers to the intent of the Founding Fathers

You don’t have to look far these days to find someone spending there leisure hours working to raise awareness to the fact that our understanding of civics is loosing ground.  Author Steve Feazel from Gambier, Ohio seemed like just another concerned citizen at the Chillicothe Meet the Candidates Night held by the Ohio Liberty Council. During a break Steve told Ohio Free Press reporter Vic Roth about a book he had recently published after having great concern for his grandson Tanner’s future.

According to Feazel, his goal is to inform people, especially youth, of the godly heritage of their country and inspire them to take a courageous stand for the principles held by the Founding Fathers.

The press release about the book “Letters to Tanner” follows:

Letters to Tannerby Steve Feazelis described by the author as a “ConservativePrimer.”  By this he means it introduces young readers to the intent of the Founding Fathers and the conservative ideas they promoted.  The book is designed to be a fast read, just 112 pages.  The target audience is pre-teen and teenagers, but the author believes that many adults who have had their political interests rekindled by the Tea Party Movement and the “Town Hall Meetings,” will find it valuable for gaining a quick overview of conservatism and rediscovery of the principles of the Founders. 

Feazel wrote the book for his grandson Tanner who was less than two years-old at its publication.  He wrote it now knowing the words on the page would be around when Tanner becomes old enough to read it even if he is not.  Feazel cites two factors that motivated him to write the book.  First, public schools are putting less emphasis on the Founding Fathers and their principles, if they are even teaching about them at all.  He also points to recent news stories about indoctrination in public schools to viewpoints that are opposed to conservatism.  

 The second factor was the evidence of need expressed by parents.  Feazel says, “I’veheard so many people who are now excited about conservativeideas and want to convey them to their children, call conservativeradio talk show hosts and ask for a book that will explain the principles of the Founders and conservative positions.”  Feazel is hopeful that Letters to Tanner will be the book to meet this need and be known as “Common Sense” for kids.

The book is well researched and documented.  It focuses on the issues of the economy, the environment, government spending, taxes, national security, abortion, media bias and more.  Feazellinks conservativevalues to the Founding Fathers and quotes them extensively rather than leaning heavily on current conservativevoices.  The author points out that the book compares ideologies, not political parties.  The book conveys the belief that the United States became a great nation because its Founders championed capitalism, conservative policies and a faith in God which provided the country with a national morality.

More information on the author and the book, including a sample chapter, may be seen at www.stepsinfreedom.com 

Purchase of the book can be made through the website or at Amazon.com.