Jeff Minick
Author
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.
LATEST
The Reluctant Rebel: The Patriot Who Needed Persuading
In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we focus on a signer of the Declaration of Independence who came cautiously to the cause of freedom.
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What We Can Learn From Southern Manners
Long associated with courtesy and hospitality, Southern manners remain a source of regional pride even as many Americans worry that civility is declining.
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‘What Then Is an American?’ an Extravaganza of Replies From the Past
From patriotic poems to our Founding Father’s thoughts, we can glean what it means to be a true American.
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In the Shadow of Tragedy: The Quiet Strength of First Lady Lucretia Garfield
Beyond an assassination lies the story of Lucretia Garfield, who saved her marriage from its ‘years of darkness’ with love.
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The Character We’ve Lost: Lessons of Accountability in an Age of Excuses
A willingness to admit failure and accept consequences is what marks true maturity.
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