The Faith of Donald J. Trump

The Faith of Donald J. Trump, published by HarperCollins in 2018, examines the religious beliefs and spiritual journey of the 45th U.S. President. Co-authors David Brody and Scott Lamb present their research on Trump's religious background, from his childhood attendance at Marble Collegiate Church to his later interactions with religious leaders. The book traces Trump's family history of faith, including the influence of his parents and his exposure to different Protestant denominations. It includes interviews with religious figures and Trump associates who discuss their perspectives on the president's spiritual life and religious convictions. The work focuses on Trump's relationship with evangelical Christians during his political career and presidency. The authors analyze his policy decisions, public statements about faith, and connections to religious advisors. This biography sits at the intersection of American politics and religious studies, presenting one interpretation of how faith and power interact in modern presidential politics. The book sparked debate about the role of religion in Trump's presidency and the nature of religious influence in American leadership.

Reviews indicate readers interpret this book based on their pre-existing views of Trump. Trump supporters praise it as an honest look at his faith journey, while critics view it as an attempt to rationalize his behavior to evangelical voters. Readers who liked it: - Documents Trump's religious background and influences - Shows his support for religious freedom - Explains his connection to evangelical leaders Common criticisms: - Too focused on defending Trump rather than examining faith - Lacks depth in analyzing theological aspects - Relies heavily on interviews with Trump allies - Questions authenticity of religious convictions described Ratings: Amazon: 4.6/5 (223 reviews) Goodreads: 3.3/5 (56 ratings) Sample reader comment: "More of a political defense than a spiritual biography" - Goodreads reviewer The book receives stronger ratings on retail sites compared to literary platforms, suggesting different audiences engage with and rate the book differently based on their political leanings.

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🔸 Norman Vincent Peale, who significantly influenced Trump's religious views, was the author of "The Power of Positive Thinking" and served as pastor at Manhattan's Marble Collegiate Church where the Trump family attended services. 🔸 Author David Brody is the Chief Political Analyst for CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network) News and has conducted multiple exclusive interviews with Trump before and during his presidency. 🔸 The book reveals that Trump's mother Mary Anne MacLeod Trump was deeply religious and regularly took him to First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica, Queens during his childhood. 🔸 Released in February 2018, the book became part of a larger wave of Trump-focused spiritual analysis books, including "God and Donald Trump" and "The Spiritual Danger of Donald Trump." 🔸 Despite Trump's strong evangelical support during his presidency, a Pew Research study cited in the book showed that only 30% of Americans viewed Trump as even "somewhat religious" during his time in office.