Jeff Minick

Jeff Minick has four children and a passel of grandkids. He has written two novels, “Amanda Bell” and “Dust on Their Wings,” as well as “Learning as I Go” and “Movies Make the Man.” You’ll find more of his writing at JeffMinick.substack.com.

Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Nov. 13–19

This week, we feature the fictional journey of a cavalryman who needs to make a special delivery from ...

Book Recommendation November 12, 2026
‘So That Others May Live’: A Veterans Day Tribute to Combat Medics and Chaplains

The individuals who care for America's soldiers face the same dangers and share the same courage, as these ...

History November 11, 2026
Hooked on Phones: The Post-Literate Age

In a nation once defined by its people's literary pursuits and ambitions, personal device use threatens literacy and ...

Traditional Culture November 10, 2026
‘Infantry Wins Battles; Logistics Wins Wars’: A Salute to the Veterans Who Work Behind the Scenes

From the quartermasters of the Revolution to the unsung movers of the 20th century, a tribute to the ...

American Essence November 8, 2026
Velvet Glove, Fist of Steel: Ronald Reagan’s Berlin Wall Speech

This installment of 'When Character Counted' spotlights a man, four one-syllable words, and a turning point in history.

American Essence November 7, 2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Nov. 6–12

This week, we feature a superb, intimate portrayal of Alexander the Great and a mysterious Victorian mystery reminiscent ...

Book Recommendation November 5, 2026
Stop Texting and Start Dating

Real romance didn't disappear; it's just buried under casual swiping, and going retro can save it.

Family & Education November 5, 2026
A Look at Some Mid-20th Century Artifacts

Growing up in the 1950s meant drive-in movies, cars without seat belts, and summers full of free play.

Lifestyle October 31, 2026
In Praise of Handwritten Letters

In a digital age, writing letters may seem like a quaint practice, but it still has the power ...

Lifestyle October 30, 2026
‘Colter’s Run’: The Foot Race That Meant Life or Death

This installment of 'When Character Counted' takes us into the 19th century's first decade and inside an astonishing ...

American Essence October 30, 2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Oct. 30–Nov. 5

This week, we feature a gripping novel set in an alternative past when everyone is deemed smart and ...

Book Recommendation October 29, 2026
Homespun: Fireside Poets and 19th-Century Family Entertainment

Before the internet, TV, and radio, reading literature and poetry aloud was an immensely popular form of entertainment.

Traditional Culture October 29, 2026
A Pertinent Tale of Pride and Poison: Nathaniel Hawthorne’s ‘Rappaccini’s Daughter’

This dark tale of science and morality remains a cautionary story for the modern world.

Literature October 24, 2026
Frances Kelsey: The Doctor Who Saved Countless Children From Birth Defects

In this installment of 'When Character Counted,' we meet a pharmacologist whose lifesaving "No" prevented untold tragedies.

American Essence October 23, 2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Oct. 23–29

This week, we feature an eclectic essay collection from a controversial political figure and a body of classic ...

Book Recommendation October 22, 2026
The Boys of War

This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ looks at the patriotic teens who carried drums, bugles, and muskets onto ...

American Essence October 17, 2026
The Zeitgeist Got You Down and Ailing? Regain Your Health With These Chicken Soup Classics

Feed your mind (and soul!) with books that promote positivity and overall wellness.

Book Recommendation October 16, 2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Oct. 16–22

This week, we feature a classic Arthurian legend about a knight honoring a deadly promise and an authoritative ...

Book Recommendation October 15, 2026
Resist Cultural Conformity Through Peaceful Disobedience: The Charlton Heston Way

Commentary On Feb. 16, 1999, Charlton Heston spoke at Harvard Law School on the topic of “Winning the ...

Viewpoints October 14, 2026
The Overlooked Power of a Sincere Compliment

It can bring a smile to someone's face and make his or her entire week better.

Lifestyle October 13, 2026
The War We Have to Win: Marco Rubio and the Fight for Western Civilization

Commentary In Athens, on Oct. 7, 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed a gathering of Greek ...

Viewpoints October 11, 2026
Golden Spectacles: Kate Greenaway and the Making of an Artist

In Victorian England's rapidly changing social climate, one woman capitalized on greeting cards and children's rights.

American Essence October 10, 2026
‘Look Up and Not Down’: Remembering Edward Everett Hale

In this installment of 'When Character Counted,' we meet a man who devoted his life to improving his ...

American Essence October 9, 2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Oct. 9–15

This week, we feature an humorous look at how books shaped a bibliophile’s life and an anthology of ...

Book Recommendation October 8, 2026
What Every Child Should Know: Treasures From an Old-Time Teacher

Children today can learn about values and virtue by reading classical poetry and prose.

Literature October 6, 2026
Standing in the Gap: Edmund Ross and the Impeachment Trial of Andrew Johnson

This installment of 'When Character Counted' features a man whom some consider corrupt and others regard as a ...

American Essence October 2, 2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Oct. 2–8

This week, we feature an intimate profile of two figures who loomed large during World War II and ...

Book Recommendation October 1, 2026