The series deals with the pacific war between the united states of america and the empire of japan. House of representatives in november 1978, the first republican in the history of georgias 6th congressional district to do so. The contract with america was a legislative agenda advocated for by the united states republican party during the 1994 congressional election campaign. The foundation of the book a tenpoint contract with the earth promotes ingenuity over rhetoric as the way forward. A novel of december the 8th coauthored with william forstchen and a contract with the earth. Newt gingrich became a published author in 1987 with the nonfiction book window of opportunity. Both books intimately cover the story of the japanese flyer mitsuo fuchida both books are excellent and it is interesting to read the pearl harbor story from two viewpoints. A novel of december the 8th coauthored with william forstchen and a contract with the earth coauthored with terry maple. The pacific war is a series of alternate history novels written by newt gingrich and william r. Days of infamy the pacific war series book 2 and millions of other books are available for instant access. Gingrich and forstchens now critically acclaimed approach, which they term active history, examines how a change in but one decision might have profoundly altered american history. Former house speaker newt gingrich marked the 75th anniversary of the attack on pearl harbor by hailing what he called japans professional brilliance and technological power. Newt gingrich is a former speaker of the house, a fox news contributor, and a new york times bestselling author. Forstchen now launch a new epic adventure by applying their imaginations and knowledge to the date of infamythe attack on pearl harbor.
After he was elected speaker, he disrupted the status quo by moving power out of washington and back to the american people. Newton newt leroy gingrich was born on june 17, 1943 as newton leroy mcpherson and is an american politician and author, who served as the speaker of the united states house of representatives from 1995 to 1999. Newt gingrich infuriated people by praising what he called. The attack on pearl harbor occupies the final quarter of the book, and the extensive leadup. This new novel approaches the leadup to the attack on pearl harbor on december 7, 1941, as a conflict between japans desperate needs and americas revulsion at japanese methods. Listen to this audiobook excerpt from the novel pearl harbor by bestselling authors. Newt and his wife callista host and produce documentary films.
Even as a historian who has written two novels about pearl harbor, i found. Book one of the pacific war series thomas dunne books may 2007 on sale. The gingriches have two daughters and two grandchildren. A former speaker of the house of representatives, he has published eighteen books, including the bestsellers real change and rediscovering god in america, and most recently, drill here, drill now, pay less. Dick armey and the house republicans to change the nation by newt gingrich, ed gillespie 3 editions. The tenpoint program, which forms the basis of this book, was announced in late september. On the 75th anniversary of the pearl harbor attack that killed more than 2,400 people, newt gingrich appeared to praise the japanese for their professional brilliance and technological power.
One of the successful novel series written by newt gingrich is known as the gettysburg series. Early in 1994 newt gingrich, the new speaker of the house who was then the house minority whip, had begun laying plans for a joint. Pearl harbor by newt gingrich isnt very sciency but deals instead with what if scenarios. A coauthor and architect of the contract with america, gingrich was a major leader in the. Newt gingrich resists irrelevance with new novel ripped. This book tells the story of pearl harbor, but instead of chuichi nagumo commanding the fleet, they change this fact. Newt is married to callista gingrich, author of the ellis the elephant childrens book series, and producer and host with newt of nine documentaries, the most recent of which is the first american. Gingrich likes to position himself as an important and unconventional historical thinkerintellect. I found his arguments unconvincing, but he seemed more pragmatic in his conservatism than most contract with america polemicists realized. In 2007, bestselling authors newt gingrich and william r. Fortschen tell of an alternate version of the events that unfolded at pearl harbor on dec. He attempts to show how one change can make a huge difference in an outcome.
After giving up his seat, gingrich has been a political analyst and a consultant. This book tells the story of pearl harbor, but instead of chuichi nagumo commanding the fleet, they change this fact to having isoroku yamamoto commanding the fleet. His book december 1941 is an astonishingly detailed, daybyday account chronicling americas entry into world war ii. Newt gingrich resists irrelevance with new novel ripped from. What was newt gingrich trying to accomplish by praising. Newt gingrich was the cohost of cnns crossfire from 20 to 2014, where he advocated bold policy ideas. Gingrichs book days of infamy, an alternative history of the attack on pearl harbor, was praised as absolutely brilliant. Nov 21, 2016 newt gingrich and his coauthor william forstchen, put a new twist on the bombing of pearl harbor. Books by newt gingrich authors like newt gingrich what. From may 2011 to may 2012, newt gingrich was a candidate for the republican nomination for president of the united states, winning the south carolina and the georgia primaries.
The honorable newt gingrich worldwide speakers group. Newt gingrich is a former speaker of the house and 2012 presidential candidate. Pearl harbor covers the full spectrum of character and events of that historic moment, from national. Written by newt gingrich and dick armey, and in part using text from former president ronald reagans 1985 state of the union address, the contract detailed the actions the republicans promised to take if they became the majority party in the. A novel of december 8th newt gingrich, author, william r. The first edition of his book, to renew america had come out. For more than three decades, newt has showcased his uncommon intelligence, bipartisan leadership experience, and solutionsoriented perspective which keeps national debate issues interesting and engaging.
The point of divergence is the decision of admiral isoroku yamamoto, commanderinchief of the japanese combined fleet, to take personal command of the 1st air fleet. That change that he introduces here is that japanese admiral yamamoto decides to personally lead the japanese fleet replacing admiral i dont generally read a lot of fiction. The first alternate history book of the series is titled gettysburgh. Pearl harbor covers the full spectrum of characters and events from that historic moment, from national. A professor of history and geography at the university of west georgia in the 1970s, gingrich won election to the u. May 15, 2007 pearl harbor, by newt gingrich and william forstchen, does both in abundance. It was the only nonfiction book of his ive ever finished. After he was elected speaker, he disrupted the status quo by moving power out of washington and back to. Roosevelts speech on december 8, 1941, lasted a mere six and half.
Valley forge picks up the narrative a year after washingtons triumphant surprise attack on trenton, and much has changed since then. Pearl harbor covers the full spectrum of characters and events from that historic moment, from national leaders and admirals to the views of ordinary citizens caught in the chaos of war. Newt gingrich is best known as the chief architect of the contract with america. Newt gingrich is wellknown as the architect of the contract with america that led the republican party to victory in 1994 by. Some friends were encouraging me to run for the alaska legislature in the 1998 cycle. Newt gingrich and his coauthor william forstchen, put a new twist on the bombing of pearl harbor. Written by newt gingrich and dick armey, and in part using text from former president ronald reagan s 1985 state of the union address, the contract detailed the actions the republicans promised. Its the winter of 1777, and washingtons battered, demoralized army retreats from philadelphia. House of representatives from 1994 to 1998 and is wellknown as the chief architect of the republican contract with america. Gingrich appears to laud japanese for brilliance in.
Gingrich communications promoted gingrich s public appearances, including his fox news contract and his website, newt. If there had been a third strike at pearl harbor, would the u. Newt gingrich reflections on the contract with america slider. Forstchen launched a new epic adventure series about world war ii in the pacific, with their book pearl harbor. A contract with the earth audiobook a contract with the earth audiobook. A novel of december 8th threw me off because i was thinking that what newt gingrich and william r.
In this alternate history, the japanese do in fact launch the 3rd wave against the island of oahu with devastating losses for the americans. It is comprised of 3 books in total, which were released between the years 1980 and 2004. Pearl harbor, by newt gingrich and william forstchen, does both in abundance. Contract with america, by newt gingrich, the new speaker of the house, dick armey, the new majority leader, and the house republicans, charts a bold new political strategy for the entire country. Some may call it alternative history, but they call it active history. The problem, or so it seemed, lay in the details of the contract. Newt gingrich books list of books by author newt gingrich. A novel of december 8th, book one of the pacific war series. It has been a unforgettable reading experience, and i urge the reading of both books. When he was denied tenure, gingrich decided to leave the college and went on to get elected to the congress in 1978. Newt gingrich is currently considered a single author. Author newt gingrich bio and signed books vj books.
Newt gingrich, author of one second after, on librarything. A blueprint for the future by newt with david drake and marianne gingrich. Fresh from their series on the american civil war, bestselling authors newt gingrich and william r. To try mens souls audiobook by newt gingrich, william r. Forstchen were going for in this opening volume of their pacific war series was going to be what a difference 24 hours would make i. Departing the civil war battlefields never call retreat, 2005, etc. I read pearl harbor as nonfiction and i trust it is correct. Below is a list of newt gingrichs books in order of when they were originally published. Newt gingrich really wanted to talk about feathered dinosaurs.
A novel of december 8th, 1941, which instantly rocketed to the new york times bestseller list. Presidential candidate newt gingrich is a veteran political strategist and one of the most respected and brilliant political minds today. House of representatives, is the author of seven books, including the bestsellers gettysburg, contract with america, and to renew america. May 18, 2019 gingrichs book days of infamy, an alternative history of the attack on pearl harbor, was praised as absolutely brilliant.
He is the ceo of the gingrich group and an analyst for the fox news channel. The company serves a fortune 500 client base with consulting services and creates awardwinning, entertaining media projects. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. He is remembered as the architect of the contract with america. However, i have recently read wounded tiger which covers the same time in history and has. A novel of december 8th newt gingrich, william r forstchen alternative histories fiction fiction pearl harbor hawaii, attack on, 1941 world war 19391945 pearl harbor, attack on hawaii. In 1995, time magazine selected him as the person of the year for his role in leading the republican revolution in the house, ending 40. He is the author of thirtyseven books, including the recent new york times bestseller trump vs. In pearl harbor, gingrich has the japanese not only perform a third strike against u. He served as house minority whip from 1989 to 1995. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Newt gingrich is wellknown as the architect of the contract with america that led the republican party to victory in 1994 by capturing the majority in the u. He is a fox news contributor and author of 28 books, including 14 new york times bestsellers. Today, newt is chairman of gingrich 360, a fullservice american consulting, education, and media production group that connects the past, present, and future to inspire audiences, solve challenges, and develop opportunities.