For all patriotic Australians and those who have seen Australia grow, thanks to those who 'gave their tomorrow, that we may live our todays' and to those pioneers of the last century this book is a must

For all patriotic Australians and those who have seen Australia grow, thanks to those who 'gave their tomorrow, that we may live our todays' and to those pioneers of the last century this book is a must.

This publication highlights the dangers confronting this nation, dangers over which the average Australian appears to have little control, dangers which may not be readily visible. We live in a dream world.

We believe we live in a democracy governed by a political machine, from the parliamentary machine downwards, honest and incorrupt politicians, a judicial system beyond reproach. We pride ourselves on our Anglo-Saxon inheritance, our national symbols are known and respected throughout the world. So we believe. We accept migrants from other countries and welcome them into our society. Overall we are a model for other countries and we point to those military republics overseas split by civil wars and rebellions.

Is this the Australian dream? What is the reality? The author highlights the problems confronting Australia's present and in the future, if we are to preserve the Australian Spirit.

Globalization suggests we are no longer in control of our country and public demonstrations try to convince us of this, as we vaguely recognize the overseas control of our economy. The United Nations and the Treaties we have blindly signed suggest we no longer are in control of our Constitution. Our young people are being destroyed by drugs, supported by groups such as lesbians and homosexuals. What are governments and political parties doing about it?

The essence of this book shows how political parties have been split by corruption, the legal system by improprieties, the education system riddled by "foreign" philosophies.

The author has done a tremendous amount of research into all these issues which are likely to destroy the Australian Spirit. The book is well illustrated on all these popular themes, from multiculturalism to republicanism. It is well worth studying not only by academics but by "ordinary" Australians if we want to preserve the Australia for which so many gave their lives in the past.

The Australian Spirit is worth fighting for.

Dr Rupert Goodman AM (R'td President A.N.F.A. (Australian National Flag Association) BA., Dip.Ed., B.Ed., T.P.T.C., Phd. (A.N.U.), F.A.C.E.