Newsmax Rising Bestsellers – Week of Oct. 3, 2022

The Newsmax Rising Bestsellers list will do more than stimulate your mind. These reads may challenge your beliefs, broaden your perspectives, excite your curiosities, or widen your imagination.

These books may not necessarily appear on the official New York Times list of bestsellers, but they're the ones our Newsmax audience is reading, talking about, sharing with friends, and buying.

Here are the Newsmax Rising Bestsellers for the week of Oct. 3, 2022: 

1. “Eraced: Uncovering the Lies of Critical Race Theory and Abortion” by John K. Amanchukwu (Salem Books)    

In an eye-opening and infuriating new book, author and activist John K. Amanchukwu exposes the lies at the root of critical race theory and abortion. Explaining how critical race theory and abortion are “the twin evils born from the same diabolical monster of racism,” the myths, falsehoods and the Left’s sinister plot to weaken America and harm Christians is disclosed. Critical race theory and abortion particularly harm the Black community, Amanchukwu contends, and describes how Americans can all push back, think about these issues from a Biblical perspective, and win the cultural and spiritual war that is raging today.  (Nonfiction)

2. “When McKinsey Comes to Town: The Hidden Influence of the World’s Most Powerful Consulting Firm” by Walt Bogdanich and Michael Forsythe (Doubleday)  

Award winning investigative journalists Walt Bogdanich and Michael Forsythe reveal the hidden secrets of McKinsey & Co. in one of the most shocking books this year. Known as the most powerful global consulting firm, McKinsey has advised governments, corporations, and NGOs, and often has a seat at the table when high-profile deliberations happen. The book reveals how McKinsey’s consulting usually helps executives at the expense of workers, major conflict of interest issues, and what happens when McKinsey advises government agencies. Learn details of how McKinsey is connected to the opioid crisis, how McKinsey helped insurance companies and what it meant for accident victims, and what role the firm played in South Africa. Through firsthand accounts, following the money trail and thousands of documents, a microscope is placed on the world’s most influential consulting firm, and some of the darkest secrets come to light. (Nonfiction)   

3. “On Our Knees: 40 Days to Living Boldly in Prayer by Phil Wickham,” Matt Litton (K-LOVE Books)

Who are the “heroes of the faith,” and what impact have they had on Christianity? How can prayer enrich our daily lives? “On Our Knees” examines the biblical stories, prophets and prayers that have shaped Christianity over the centuries. Written in an informative and moving way, readers will learn how the power of prayer can connect us with God and shape our lives, as well as what Jesus’ teachings on prayer are, how we can find intimacy with God, and how we can pray with courage and honesty. With enlightening reflections and devotionals, the book serves as an inspiration for how prayer can change our lives and serve as a foundation for our faith.  (Nonfiction)

4. “Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology” by Chris Miller (Scribner)   

The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare just how critical microchips are for cars, smartphones and computers. For years, the United States was supreme in producing the tiny electrical circuits that power critical technologies, but because of globalization and the decline of domestic manufacturing, something has gone awry. Taiwan and Europe are catching up, and, most alarmingly, China has spent billions and is rapidly expanded its chipmaking capabilities. The concerning ways China is gaining ground and what that means for the world is investigated, as well as how America lost its status as the pre-eminent superpower in the industry. Historian Chris Miller’s fascinating examination is a timely reminder of why microchips matter, where the high-stakes battle over microchips has been, and where it is going.  (Nonfiction)     

5. “The Hot Seat: A Year of Outrage, Pride, and Occasional Games of College Football” by Ben Mathis-Lilley (PublicAffairs)

How did the Wolverines have such a successful season in 2021? What exactly has made University of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh the figure he is today? “The Hot Seat” takes a deep dive into the historic 2021 campaign, examining how Harbaugh led his team through the pandemic, and onto one of the most successful seasons in recent history. Learn how the Wolverines won against their bitter rival, Ohio State, what happened in their fierce rivalry with Michigan State, and how the craziest season in recent memory unfolded. Leaving no stone unturned, this book goes all the way to the endzone in describing the Michigan magic Harbaugh and his Wolverines made together. (Nonfiction)