Table of Contents 7 fat years by Marvin Olasky Cover Story | A wealth of treadmill books, 400 to be almost exact, boiled down to an all-time favorite 100 [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/7_fat_years] In this issue: "The 2007 Books Issue," June 30, 2007 Features Dispatches Reviews Notebook Voices Features Fictional communities by Nancy M. Tischler Books | From Mitford to Port William, two elegant writers show different sides of Scripture-grace and the valley of the shadow of death [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/fictional_communities] Instruments for good by Marvin Olasky Books | Novelist Flannery O'Connor "speaks" on the work of fiction and aspiring fiction writers [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/instruments_for_good] Backward, atheist soldiers! by Marvin Olasky Books | Notable anti-religion and anti-Christian books of the past year-particularly Christopher Hitchens' God Is Not Great-make something out of, well, nothing [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/backward_atheist_soldiers] Raising patriots by Lynn Vincent Books | It isn't as easy in today's cultural climate, but parents can have a huge influence on their children's attitudes [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/raising_patriots] Summer of love by Matthew P. Ristuccia Books | Forty years ago Beatlemania peaked [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/summer_of_love] Scout's honor by Warren Smith Books | Legacy of Honor highlights the role of Scouting in America's secret to greatness [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/scout_s_honor] Delay reactions by Priya Abraham Travel | A backlog in passports has bureaucrats on 24-hour call and air travelers fuming [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/delay_reactions] Fighting chance by Jill Nelson Middle East | The battle in Gaza is a humanitarian and security nightmare-and an opportunity for anti-Hamas Palestinians to start fresh [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/fighting_chance] Remembering Ruth by Joel Belz Religion | Thousands journey to North Carolina retreat center to celebrate "the glue that held many parts" of the Graham lives together [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/remembering_ruth] Southern charm by Jamie Dean Politics | Barack Obama makes important time in South Carolina: "If he can derail Clinton here, he can win the nomination" [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/southern_charm] Dispatches The Buzz Need-to-know news [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/the_buzz_3] In vain they claim by Marvin Olasky Independence Day requires dependence upon God [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/in_vain_they_claim] Quick Takes Oddball occurrences [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/quick_takes_3] Quotables Memorable things they said [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/quotables_3] Reviews No mystery here by Megan Basham Movies | A classic detective turns hearts of young girls-and their mothers-to an old heroine [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/no_mystery_here] Power for good by John Dawson Movies | What's a home with a family when you can be out saving the world? [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/power_for_good] In her dreams by Mindy Belz Movies | Waitress seeks escape, Southern Gothic style [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/in_her_dreams] Noteworthy books by Bill Evans and Marianna Jameson, Randy Singer, Peter Hessler, Ian Rankin Notable Books | Four paperbacks good for airplanes and beaches reviewed by Susan Olasky [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/noteworthy_books_0] Notebook Loose lips by John Dawson Sports | Judge rejects plea agreement for former BALCO attorney [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/loose_lips] Where the evidence leads by Daniel James Devine Science | Fossils show dinosaurs had more spine [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/where_the_evidence_leads] Cracked foundation by Timothy Lamer Money | Builders, investors offer a bleak outlook on the housing market [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/cracked_foundation] Voices Truth teller by Joel Belz Ruth Bell Graham didn't need handlers or PR experts [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/truth_teller] Mailbag Letters from our readers [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/mailbag_3] Count it all joy by Andrée Seu God commands us to rejoice, and obedience requires nothing less [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/count_it_all_joy] Frontline books by Marvin Olasky As atheists rage, some good treadmill reading about Christianity [http://www.worldmag.com/2007/06/frontline_books]
