An Amazon 5 Star Review, copied verbatim:
As a story, a work of fiction it’s pristine. The plot is thrilling, the characters believable (and historically accuarate), the emotions raw and powerful. I can count the number of books that have made me weep on one hand and the fact that the Golden Pinnacle is one of those priveleged few is a testament to its greatness.
Not only is it worth reading for its plot alone but it is also immensely educational. Its gives a vivid portrait of the late 19th, and early 20th century. The personalities and philosophies of titans of industry, politicians and laymen are captivating to re-live. The stunning events from the Civil War to WWI receive their due and will give the average reader a better education of that period than any public school student can hope to receive.
Not only is this work historically valuable it gives insight into the basics of economics, banking and the financial system that most public school students are almost guaranteed NOT to receive. The marvel of this book is that where many books can’t help portraying economics and business matters as dry and uninteresting, Mr. Gore richens them up with the excitement and fascination they deserve.
I whole heartedly will reccomend this book and the important lessons on freedom, capitalism and integrity it emphasizes to anyone willing to give it a read. Good art entertains and enlivens but great art inspires us to better ourselves, understand the realities of the world and aspire to a higher level of character and morality. The Golden Pinnacle encapsulates this greatness and if you’re reading this Mr. Gore, I thank you dearly for this gift of literature. It has been enlightening.
When you write a book that publishers won’t touch (without reading it, of course) because of its length and its setting in the Industrial Revolution, you know your book isn’t going to shoot to the top of the best-seller lists. However, if it’s a good book, people slowly but surely discover it. Here’s word from David DeGerolamo of the NC Renegade website and The Appalachian Messenger newsletter on The Golden Pinnacle.
I finished The Golden Pinnacle by Robert Gore this week. When he gave me a copy last month, I must admit that the size of the book (794 pages) put me off as my reading list is always growing. Fortunately for me, I did not put this at the bottom of my pile.
I want to say first that this is not an apocalyptic book: it starts in the War of Northern Aggression and ends in the early 1920s. But the message was positive. Whether times are good or times are bad, it is up to us to make the best out of them. And although there may be consequences for taking the high road, we can still maintain integrity and honor as well as set an example for others to follow.
I highly recommend this book as do the people commenting on Amazon (5 star average rating).
But I want to put all of the above aside for a minute. It is easy to get caught up in the negative that we are experiencing in the country. Yes, the political elite have sold us out and the economy is collapsing worldwide. As outlined in this book, these cycles are nothing new. I do believe that the scale may be larger in our case, but in the end, it is up to us how we act. Although this book reinforced my personal beliefs concerning living a decent and moral life, it also gave me hope that I will be able to build a better future for our children.
David DeGerolamo
A conversation between Union soldiers Will Farrows and Daniel Durand the night before the battle of Walnut Hills, a disastrous Union loss, in the novel The Golden Pinnacle, by Robert Gore:
“We’re fodder, Danny. We’re going into a battle tomorrow with impossibly long odds. Do you think Sherman, Grant or Lincoln care? They never would have made it to where they are if they did. Their appreciation for what we face, for risking our lives, goes no further than their pompous speeches. Everything is for fame and reputation, for appearances.”
“Death is not an appearance.”
“You’re damn right it’s not.”
See “In Memoriam,” SLL, 5/25/15
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