America Again: Re-becoming the Greatness We Never Weren't Audiobook

" I also got this on audio and it was confusing. There were some parts that had me laughing out loud, which made my long drive fly by. I picked up the book and saw there are pictures. I don't own a TV and I've never seen The Daily Show or The Colbert Report, but I was curious about the book. I know it was satirical but some of the serious stuff was really informative. Overall, I liked it. "

" While this book had me giggling and obnoxiously telling family at Christmas what I was laughing at, I lost interest about halfway through. The writing style, while amusing, critiques American society to some extent but then leaves you mostly unfulfilled as it never quite drives the point home. I know, I know, it's satire; it's only meant to make you think! I simply felt that much of this book pointed out obvious flaws in American or other contemporary societies' rhetoric (immigrants bad! guns good!) while never truly criticizing anything. That being said, this book had me laughing out loud at times, and if you leave it in the bathroom this book may prove to be a solid read. Ultimately, however, as a lover of Stephen Colbert's show, I have to say that reading the book left something to be desired; namely, the opinion of whoever he would be interviewing. "

" Only thing I can legally say is.....antedelopean "

" He's a lot funnier on TV than in writing. In writing, without his vocal and expressive cues, he was really kind of annoying. The footnotes irritated me way more than they added any humor value. Maybe I should've listened to the audiobook... "

" I really shouldn't read comedy books when I'm suffering a physical pain or perhaps a little Colbert goes a long way but for whatever reason I got more enjoyment from watching any episode of The Colbert Report than this book. Again please note that I was considerably distracted while reading it (and really not in the best of moods). The footnotes did seem to become a joke that he rode too far though. "

" I love Stephen Colbert. For some reason, though, his books aren't quite as funny as his regular TV show. "

" Read this via flashlight during Hurricane Sandy. It kept me laughing. "

" Hilarious and better than I am America "

" Oh Stephen! There were a few parts that were a bit slow, but others that were incredibly funny. I loved the health insurance app and the common drug guide. "

" Very funny. My favorite chapters were "Energy" and "Food". "

" Good for a few laughs. You know the formula. An annoying book to hold - wish I got the ebook instead of the hard copy. "

" Very very funny. Read the whole thing in almost one setting. "

" Absolutely hilarious. It's like watching the TV show. Obviously not terrible high on substance, though I will say some great truths snuck in there. For example: pre-rich is the way a good deal of low income Americans view themselves. "

" If you love the Colbert Report this is a must read! "

" A funny look at America from a conservative point of view. Colbert doesn't hold back and it makes for a thought provoking read alongside the humor. The 3D wasn't really needed but it was a fun side note. This is one of my favorite books of 2012. "

" Kind of like a longer version of his show. His satire always makes me laugh. "

" Constantly making me laugh out loud. "

" It made me laugh out loud regularly. "

" Reads just like a script of the show. Funny, clever, irreverent, and never dull. "

" Not his best work, but still entertaining as an audiobook. "

" Even better than his first book. Really, really funny. Highly recommended. "

" Eh. Definitely a good bathroom book, but reading it turned into flipping through. Some amusing parts if you have the will to read all of it, but as it's a library book I flipped, skimmed and was over it. "

" The image of Alan Greenspan alone makes this book worth it. "

" I love Stephen Colbert. I think he's hilarious, and this book made me laugh out loud to myself over and over again. "

" If you like his show, you'll love him reading his audio book. Nuff said. "

" I was amused but the greatness of Colbert doesn't translate well from television to book. Literary satire is difficult to do right and this isn't done right. "

" This was a pretty amusing book. It almost seems serious (which is good for a satire). I liked the formatting. "

" It was like reading his show. "

" Loved it!! Another great book by Stephen Colbert. "

" Any time I have to stifle a laugh when I'm reading on the train means it's an entertaining book. "