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by Craig Von Buseck (Author)
Author Eric Metaxas has given Craig von Buseck's previous work glowing commendations: "Hats off to Craig von Buseck for his tremendous research and work!" Victor! will not disappoint; this inspiring biography contains tremendous research that offers an unexpected inspirational story about love and perseverance from one of America's greatest heroes.
In some ways, everything in our world seems out of control, but turmoil has been a part of the evolution of our nation since its founding. America has endured extremely dark periods in its history-the Revolution, World War II, and perhaps the darkest time of all, the Civil War.
But in darkness, leaders emerge to shine a light of hope to guide the people into the future. During the dark days of the American Civil War, one leader-Ulysses S. Grant-emerged to guide the nation to victory, then to the beginnings of reconciliation. As Lieutenant General, he defeated the rebellion. As Chief of the Army, he provided a stabilizing presence during the Andrew Johnson impeachment. As Presidential candidate, he spoke for every American in his slogan: "Let Us Have Peace." But there is one story of Grant's heroism that is rarely told.
Perhaps the most dramatic season in Grant's life came in his final two years. After leaving the White House he lost all his money in a massive Ponzi scheme. Then only a few months later he received the devastating news that he was dying of throat cancer. Dr. Craig von Buseck uncovers the inspiring and intimate side of this historical legend while providing an in-depth look at the last two years of Grant's life. Often glossed over in other biographies, the tale told in Victor! focuses on these events. It reveals the driving force behind the winning strategy in his final battle- the campaign to restore his family's fortune, to ensure his wife is cared for after his death, and to write his memoirs to remind the world that the Civil War was about slavery and a new birth of freedom.
Frederick Douglass, eulogized Grant as "a man too broad for prejudice, too humane to despise the humblest, too great to be small at any point. In him the Negro found a protector, the Indian a friend, a vanquished foe a brother, an imperiled nation a savior." Victor! gives a glimpse into the life and character of this man that evoked such a tribute from the greatest African-American mind of the 19th Century.
Victor! offers a unique narrative approach allowing readers to hear the voice of a dying General Grant as he writes his memoirs and takes readers back in time to key turning points in the War Between the States-Vicksburg, The Wilderness, Cold Harbor, and ultimately, Appomattox. As Grant is constantly jarred back to the present pain, exhaustion, and sadness as he slowly dies of cancer, readers will be inspired by his courage and tenacity to persevere in adversary to achieve victory in the struggles of their own lives.
Author Biography
From concert stages to college campuses and churches, and from radio to television and webcasts Dr. Craig von Buseck has been in the public eye for more than 35 years. As sought-after keynote and conference speaker, Craig has spoken across the United States and overseas. He is a multi-published author and serves as the Managing Editor for Inspiration.org, the website of Inspiration Ministries in Charlotte, North Carolina. Craig is also a contributing writer for CBN.com, ChristianPost.com, MTL Magazine, and Charisma Magazine. He holds a Doctor of Ministry and an MA in Religious Journalism from Regent University.
Craig's book I Am Cyrus: Harry S. Truman and the Rebirth of Israel, published by LPC Books, an imprint of Iron Stream Media, is among his latest releases. This exciting biography examines the Zionist Movement and the life of Harry S. Truman - and how they came together in a crucial partnership prior to the rebirth of the modern Nation of Israel. Craig's other books include Seven Keys to Hearing God's Voice; Nobody Knows: The Harry T. Burleigh Story and Praying the News, co-written by 700 Club co-host Wendy Griffith.
Craig has extensive speaking experience and travels often to conferences, professional events, and writer training meetings.
