Eckhardt

Renowned for his "brilliant legislative mind" and political oratory—as well as for bicycling to Congress in a rumpled white linen suit and bow tie—U.S. Congressman Bob Eckhardt was a force to reckon with in Texas and national politics from the 1940s until 1980. A liberal Democrat who successfully championed progressive causes, from workers' rights to consumer protection to environmental preservation and energy conservation, Eckhardt won the respect of opponents as well as allies. Columnist Jack Anderson praised him as one of the most effective members of Congress, where Eckhardt was a national leader and mentor to younger congressmen such as Al Gore. In this biography of Robert Christian Eckhardt (1913-2001), Gary A. Keith tells the story of Eckhardt's colorful life and career within the context of the changing political landscape of Texas and the rise of the New Right and the two-party state. He begins with Eckhardt's German-American family heritage and then traces his progression from labor lawyer, political organizer, and cofounder of the progressive Texas Observer magazine to Texas state legislator and U.S. congressman. Keith describes many of Eckhardt's legislative battles and victories, including the passage of the Open Beaches Act and the creation of the Big Thicket National Preserve, the struggle to limit presidential war-making ability through the War Powers Act, and the hard fight to shape President Carter's energy policy, as well as Eckhardt's work in Texas to tax the oil and gas industry. The only thorough recounting of the life of a memorable, important, and flamboyant man, Eckhardt also recalls the last great era of progressive politics in the twentieth century and the key players who strove to make Texas and the United States a more just, inclusive society.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 When people hear of miracles, they will gather to hear the Word of God. Miracles increase the authenticity of our salvation, and people come to value the presence of God more and more. #2 Miracles, prophecies, and healing will not flow out of the servant of God if there is no demand. The more people hear and are taught about the anointing, the more they will demand it and draw from it. #3 I come to You in the midst of the multitude. I am hungrier for Your healing than for food. I feel Your compassion for me and know that You will heal me. I will fast according to Your leading. Then I know that my healing will break forth like the morning. #4 I will cease from anger and put away wrath to stay connected to God. I will not grieve anyone with my words. I will appease the strife against my health and family by being slow to anger.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The prayers and strategies in this book were learned from years of warring and trusting in God. You must depend on Him. The Word of God is your source of wisdom. You will use it to defeat the powers of hell. #2 The Word of God is a treasure chest of wisdom and knowledge. It contains an abundance of revelation for every believer. Every believer who desires to enjoy liberty and victory must take time to study the Word of God and ask for revelation.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Fasting is a powerful weapon in your spiritual warfare kit. It helps you overcome unbelief and build strong faith. It is the combination of prayer and fasting that brings about breakthrough and revival. #2 You must be determined: No demon will control my life. I am a child of God, and who the Son sets free is free indeed. I don’t care how stubborn this thing is; I am going to break every finger and thumb of the enemy. I am going to break his wrists and grip. . #3 Fasting is beneficial whether you fast partially or fully. A partial fast can include some food such as vegetables, and a complete fast consists of only water. The Holy Spirit will reveal to you when you need to fast. #4 Fasting must be done with humility. It must not be religious or hypocritical. It must be a genuine exercise in self-control, not a means of pleasing others. The rewards of fasting far outweigh the obstacles of the enemy.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The open door to rejection is when we do not receive the love and acceptance God created us to receive. We can experience rejection from our families and from others, and it can lead to fear or pride. #2 Schizophrenia is a mental illness that causes people to have multiple distinct personalities called alters. It can occur in various degrees, and most people who are schizophrenic do not require hospitalization. #3 Rejection can begin at a young age, with prenatal curses, unwanted or illegitimate birth, abandonment, birth order, adoption, or molestation. It can also occur after birth due to the way the child is delivered or due to the parents’ desire for a specific gender. #4 Rejection can be passed down through the generations of a family. Parents who have suffered from hereditary rejection or who have been rejected before marriage find it hard to show love and affection to their children.

Grieving the loss of her husband while working to open a new bookstore featuring the mystery novels she loves, Mary moves in with her sister, reconnects with old friends, and attempts to solve a mystery of her own.

Katalin Kadar Lynn writes a political biography of the Hungarian politician Tibor Eckhardt, with special emphasis on his years in the United States when he was the leader of the Hungarian National Committee. This is a unique study of Hungarian émigré politics and American policies before Word War II and during the Cold War, via-a-vis Hungary and the Hungarian National Committee.