Patriot Plea

The J6 Journey of a Political Prisoner in the Divided States of America

Description

“John Strand had the whole government thrown against him.”

Charlie Kirk

January 6, 2021 remains a political battlefield—an event buried beneath weaponized propaganda and government cover-ups. Caught in the crossfire was John Strand, a Hollywood actor turned civil rights advocate, who walked into the Capitol as a licensed security guard at a permitted rally … and walked out branded an insurrectionist.

The FBI then placed him on a “Most Wanted” poster, and a SWAT team’s battering ram shattered his front door—and the life he thought he knew.

Patriot Plea was written in prison—and it’s the story of a man who refused to break. The media mocked him as “MAGA Zoolander.” The DOJ tried to crush him. Instead, he became a symbol of defiance, now known as The Maverick Conservative, stepping forward as a candidate for Congress.

This is the firsthand account of a political hostage who paid the price for telling the truth—and discovered the secret to the world’s greatest treasure.

About the author(s)

Eric Metaxas is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers, including the groundbreaking, million-selling biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. His new book is REVOLUTION: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World.

Eric is the founder and host of Socrates in the City and The Eric Metaxas Show. Known for his wide-ranging conversations, he has interviewed Hollywood icons such as Ron Howard, Mel Gibson, Morgan Freeman, and Dick Cavett, as well as tech entrepreneurs such as Peter Thiel.

His work has been translated into over twenty-five languages and has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, The New Republic, USA Today and many other publications. His writing, which includes more than thirty children's books, has inspired a documentary based on the book Letter to the American Church, influenced a Hollywood film on Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and led to a streaming series based on the bestselling book Is Atheism Dead?

Reviews

“John Strand had the whole government thrown against him.”

Charlie Kirk

Patriot Plea is a masterclass in courage under fire. John Strand turns his persecution into a devastating indictment of the political class that tried—and failed—to destroy him. It’s vivid, fearless, and impossible for any honest reader to dismiss.”

Roger Stone, Political Strategist, Author of The Man Who Killed Kennedy

Patriot Plea is much more than a personal story. It is an account of what is happening to a nation divorcing itself from God and the Judeo-Christian values that made it great. John Strand’s story persuasively demonstrates that freedom rests on biblical foundations, that good and evil are objective realities, that standards are indispensable to civilization, and that America’s future depends on citizens who understand these truths—and act on them.”

Dennis Prager, National Radio Host, Author, Co-Founder of PragerU

“Actors who’ve spent years in Hollywood know the cost of truth in a culture built on lies. John Strand didn’t flinch—he stood his ground and paid it in full. Patriot Plea is a powerful story of faith, courage, and the fight to stay free when the world turns against you.”

Kevin Sorbo, Actor, Director, Producer

“This book is profoundly important. John Strand’s experience is a personal revelation of how certain politicians chose to abandon our justice system’s guarantee of due process—AND it is a powerful testimony to the courage of conviction. In the spirit of our Founders, John Strand stood for truth regardless of the cost. Patriot Plea is a wake-up call to every American who cherishes liberty, and a roadmap for how you and I must respond.”

The Honorable Bob McEwen, U.S. House of Representatives (Fmr. Member, Ohio)

“Courage begins at home, where truth is taught and faith is lived. John Strand’s story proves that homeschooling is a singular catalyst for instilling virtue and patriotism. Patriot Plea is inspiring, convicting, and beautifully real.”

Sam Sorbo, Actress, Author, Education Advocate

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