STALIN: RUSSIA'S MAN OF STEEL

STALIN: RUSSIA'S MAN OF STEEL by Albert Marrin

This is not an easy read. Beautiful Feet's book Stalin: Russia's Man of Steel by Albert Marrin absolutely broke my heart. In our current typical study of history we tend to learn a lot more about Hitler and the horrible crimes he committed. Stalin, not so much. The atrocities he committed against his own people are almost unspeakable. Notice I said almost, because if history can teach us anything it should be about the actions that should never be forgotten so they can never be repeated. Men, women, and children destroyed so many times due to paranoia and the covering of sins. How evil, selfish, and so very worthless. I find myself trying to make this book's lessons applicable to myself. What can I learn from these words, this life, the choices that were made? Leadership equals responsibility. No matter how big or little your sphere of leadership is, it should always be to the betterment and care of others. What other point is there to genuine leadership? Why have a leader if not for those reasons? Ironically, as I write this I am listening to my son's basketball practice. The coach is constantly calling to the boys to encourage them to better themselves, to work together as a team for the ultimate success of the team. His tone can lift them or break them in a moment. And I can't leave this post without mentioning Christ. The ultimate leader who gave his very life for us. We could have no better example. You are a leader in some form. It may be in your home, church, work, coaching, etc. Be a worthy leader.

HEADS UP- This book contains a lot of death. While the scenes are not gory, it is emotional. Know also that cannibalism is mentioned.