I AM AN
AMERICAN
Rediscover the documents, speeches, and ideals that made America exceptional—and why every generation must defend them.
I Am An American.
Those words carry a legacy bought with sacrifice, preserved by courage, and sustained by responsibility.
In a time of division, confusion, and internal turmoil, this book calls Americans back to first principles—freedom, duty, faith, and love of country. America is not perfect, but it remains the greatest experiment in liberty the world has ever known: a nation founded on the belief that rights come from God, not government, and that freedom must be guarded by every generation.
I Am An American is both a reminder and a challenge. A reminder of who we are, where we came from, and what has been entrusted to us. A challenge to reject apathy, rediscover patriotism, and pass on the flame of liberty to those who follow.
This book is written to inspire gratitude, awaken conviction, and rekindle a love for the land of the free and the home of the brave—before that heritage is forgotten.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Since 2015, Brendan has served as a pastoral assistant under Pastor Billy Ingram at Canaan Baptist Church in Covington, Georgia. His responsibilities include overseeing church finances, media, and school administration, as well as preaching and teaching.
In addition to his ministry work, Brendan has been actively involved in civic leadership and has served as Chairman of the Newton County Republican Party since 2021.
Brendan and his wife, April, were married in 2014 and have two daughters, Ella and Kynlee. Together, they are committed to serving their church, community, and country.