Mark Steyn's America Alone is the most important book I've read in a long time. In just over 200 pages, Steyn lays out an absolutely devastating case for the impending ascendancy of Islam in Europe. If you're an avid reader of Steyn, much of the material in this book will be familiar, as he reprints a lot of the material from his columns of the past few years. Still, to see it all together is a fascinating - and at times terrifying - experience. Looking at demographics and politics, Steyn concludes that in the upcoming conflict between Islam and "the West," "the West" will be represented solely by America (and possibly Australia). Simply put, a Europe that knows only appeasement and can't even procreate will not have the spine to face the Islamist threat.
This is the kind of book that can actually impact those who read it. Though Steyn is largely preaching to the choir, his use of statistical evidence could convince those who otherwise have not considered this issue thoughtfully. I plan on buying it as a gift for my dad on Father's Day, and I give it my fullest and heartiest recommendation.
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