The Man in the Middle

Timothy Goeglein is one of the most endearing men you will ever meet, and his recent book - The Man in the Middle - reflects his compassionate heart. Geoglein writes deeply concerning his career and, more particularly, his role as the 'middle man' between Bush and various conservative organizations. Yet while the book is ostensibly a reflection on his personal experiences, it gradually becomes a manifesto of his conservative beliefs. Indeed, there are chapters that could easily be their own essays, attentively discussing how culture precedes politics, virtue precedes culture, and faith precedes virtue (indeed, his writings could easily serve as an elementary introduction to conservatism). Most of all, though, his book breathes religious conviction and love for his country. While I am uncomfortable with his unquestioning adulation for President Bush, his book nonetheless reflects a compassionate heart, and thereby makes for a pleasing read.