Newsmax Rising Bestsellers – Week of Oct. 17, 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 are 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. 17, 2022:

1. “Letter to the American Church” by Eric Metaxas (Salem Books)

Eric Metaxas, renowned radio host and author of four New York Times bestsellers, is out with a new book warning the American Christian church of the grave dangers threatening society. Alerting both readers and the faithful of “globalist tyranny and cultural Marxism,” the book forewarns the devoted that the time to speak up is now, before it is too late. With alarming trends he says are seeping into Christianity, religion on the decline and anti-Christian forces emboldened, the book offers a sobering picture of the dangers Christians face in today’s volatile new world. Silence is surrender, he writes, exhorting Christians to defend their way of life by speaking up and advocating for their values, and providing the tools to succeed. (Nonfiction)

2. “Gone Viral: How COVID Drove the World Insane” by Justin Hart (Regnery Publishing)

Mass hysteria. Panic during lockdowns. Restrictive mask and vaccine mandates. The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and much more caused chaos throughout the United States and world, and marketing consultant Justin Hart is determined to explain what went so wrong. In criticizing Big Business and Big Government that imposed draconian policies, Hart recalls the harrowing first days of lockdown, the eroding civil liberties experienced during the height of the pandemic and still endure today, and the media meltdown against anyone deemed “anti-mask.” The hysteria led to threatening overreach by those in power, which resulted in learning loss, record overdoses and increased depression for the wider population. The book explains how our response to COVID was worse than the disease itself, with the negative side effects from our response causing broader societal problems that will take years to reverse.
(Nonfiction)

3. “The Masculinity Manifesto: How a Man Establishes Influence, Credibility and Authority” by Ryan Michler (Salem Books)

Leftists from the medical community to academia are convincing a growing share of Americans that “masculinity is toxic.” Using their dangerous arguments that traditional masculinity is harmful to society, manliness as we know it is being reduced, and negatively transformed. “The Masculinity Manifesto” describes the unrelenting assault on masculinity, where it is coming from, and why it is happening. The book provides ways to counter their extreme anti-masculine views and explains why society needs more masculine men to provide order and stability. The book is a roadmap to reclaiming masculinity in our culture and examines why masculinity is needed today more than ever.
(Nonfiction)

4. “One More Lap: Jimmie Johnson and the #48” by Jimmie Johnson, Ivan Shaw (Rizzoli)

How has NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson become so legendary in the sport? What are his secrets to success, on the track and off? “One More Lap” takes a deep dive into the accomplished career of Johnson, examining how he won seven championships in stock-car racing’s premier series, his endeavors in the Cup Series and his awe-inspiring top-five finishes. Learn how Johnson performed in numerous Daytona 500s, how he overcame adversity, and what happened in his last full season in 2020. This book goes all the way to the finish line in expertly describing how Jimmie Johnson changed NASCAR as one of the most prominent race car drivers in history. (Nonfiction)

5. “And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle” by Jon Meacham (Random House)

Abraham Lincoln was one of the most influential and remarkable presidents in American history. Pulitzer Prize winning author Jon Meacham places Lincoln’s life under the microscope like no one else can, showcasing the 16th president’s leadership skills, faith, and values that tested him during his life. Lincoln’s strong sense of justice helped him sign the Emancipation Proclamation, and his steady resolve helped him navigate the Civil War, yet Meacham manages to show a deeper side to Lincoln, such as his struggle with depression, that remains unknown to most Americans. Connecting Lincoln’s leadership to the many crises we face today, the book explores Lincoln’s life in full by leaving no stone unturned and teaches that even over a century after his unfortunate assassination, Americans can learn unique lessons from one of the most accomplished presidents ever. (Nonfiction)