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Ratings: ★★★☆☆ (3.5/5)
Genre: Non-Fiction, Religion, Philosophy, Social Commentary, Political Philosophy, Speeches

Book Review:
''Remaking the World'' offers a direct window into the mind and message of Frank Buchman, a controversial yet influential figure of the 20th century. This collection of his speeches is less a structured philosophical treatise and more a call to action, urging individual moral responsibility as the bedrock for global change. The historical context provided in Alan Thornhill's introduction is crucial for understanding the urgency and ambition of Buchman's words. The endorsement by statesman Robert Schuman in the preface underscores the political impact MRA once sought. For modern readers, the language and some concepts may feel dated or idealistic. However, as a primary source document, it remains essential for historians studying post-war religious movements, peace activism, or the intersection of faith and politics. It is a book of its time—passionate, conviction-driven, and representative of a particular strand of optimistic, morally-driven internationalism. Recommended primarily for researchers and those with a specific interest in the history of the Moral Re-Armament movement.