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An Inconvenient Book (Abridged): Real Solutions to the World's Biggest Problems Audiobook
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Glenn Beck, the New York Times bestselling author of The Great Reset, tackles some of our country’s biggest problems in this funny, outrageous, and entertaining book.
Glenn Beck believes that the reason why some of our biggest problems never seem to get fixed is simple: the solutions just aren’t very convenient. And as the host of a nationally syndicated radio show and a prime-time television show on CNN Headline News, Glenn Beck doesn’t care much about convenience; he cares about common sense.
Take the issue of poverty, for example. Over the last forty years, America’s poorest cities all had one simple thing in common, but politicians will never reveal what that is (or explain how easy it would be to change). Global warming is another issue that’s rife with lies and distortion. How many times have we heard that carbon dioxide is responsible for huge natural disasters that have killed millions of people? The truth is, it’s actually the other way around: as CO2 has increased, deaths from extreme weather have decreased. But that would never be shown in an Al Gore slide show.
Combining honesty with a biting sense of humor, An Inconvenient Book contains hundreds of these "why have I never heard that before?" types of facts that will leave readers wondering how political correctness, special interests, and outright stupidity have gotten us so far away from the common sense solutions this country was built on.
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"I loved hearing Glenn's view on many political topics and felt like I finally heard truth once I heard his side of the story. I is kind of like how the theory of evolution is not presented as a theory. Most of the topics he challenges are presented to us as truth with no alternatives."
— Chris (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Blistering, often hilarious critiques of rampant political correctness in multifarious incarnations.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial review -
“Beck lays lighthearted siege to everything that makes the world worse…He’s at his best when most absurd, and funniest when he’s his own target (the father of four is ‘little more than a flesh-and-bone jungle gym’).”
— Publishers Weekly -
Glenn Beck is CNN's chief corporate-fascism advocate.
— Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. -
Finally! A guy who says what people who aren't thinking, are thinking.
— Jon Stewart -
Satan's mentally challenged younger brother.
— Stephen King -
There's something about him that suggests that, one night, he'll say something that will cost him his career....
— Keith Olbermann -
Glenn Beck shouldn't be on [the air].
— Al Franken
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
An Inconvenient Book Listener Reviews
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" I love Glenn Beck! "
— Matthew, 2/17/2014 -
" Even though I do not agree with everything he says, Glen Beck writes in a funny, and entertaining way. "
— Patty, 2/15/2014 -
" It was an eye opening book, and pretty dang funny too! "
— Kirsten, 2/12/2014 -
" Not a story book but it is interesting "
— Larry, 2/3/2014 -
" This book is very informative. Probably a little over-simplified, but it brings many of society's problems to light and how to solve them. "
— Dustin, 1/29/2014 -
" this guy is hillarious n so rite "
— Juan, 1/26/2014 -
" I was tempted to give this book 2 stars throughout most of the reading, but I really do agree with most of Glenn Beck's political views. That being said I get really tired of his overly sarcastic humor and mockery. Occasional crudeness as well. This book was kind of a hodgepodge of his views on a myriad of subjects. I liked what he had to say on most of the political issues, but then he put in some stupid subjects like online dating that were pointless. "
— Tia, 1/21/2014 -
" Liked the book, like Glenn. Didn't hold my interest the entire time. Maybe 3.7. "
— Jerianna, 1/20/2014 -
" Glenn is Demented and Logical in the same breath. "
— Shane, 1/19/2014 -
" EXCELLENT! I love Glenn Beck - his perspective is refreshing and entertaining. "
— Brenda, 1/13/2014 -
" I love this guy! He's hilarious and right on in most of his political opinions. I listen to him on the way home from work everyday and then come home and make Marc listen to everything new I learned. "
— Jasmyn, 1/8/2014 -
" There were a few chapters I found interesting but many of the chapters (problems to be fixed) were a little boring. Maybe if I had actually read the book but I listened to it on cd and there were times I would find myself zoning out and unable to concentrate on what was being said. "
— Chanae, 1/5/2014 -
" I love Glenn's books and this one was not exception. The book is very funny, as usual, but also includes some great information about what is going wrong in our country and world and some good ideas on how to fix this problems. If Glenn keeps writing them, I'll get reading them. "
— Jay, 12/20/2013 -
" Glenn Beck is seroiusly my hero. I think he has the coolest opinions and his book was hilarious! haha. "
— Emily, 12/19/2013 -
" Read off and on and eventually just abandoned my attempt. "
— Rebecca, 11/12/2013 -
" This book contains interesting statistics that fly in the face of what is today's conventional wisdom. "
— Craig, 9/4/2013 -
" I like to watch his show too. Sometimes he seems like a scare sensationalist, but its probably all true. Its a good read if you want to know just how bad things really are! Plus a little humor. "
— Julia, 8/30/2013 -
" Written as only Glenn does. Glenn's fans will enjoy. "
— Barbara, 5/11/2013 -
" nothing new in this book except being peppered with lots of his hilarious quirks. "
— Matt, 4/23/2013 -
" No. Just...no. "
— Crystal, 3/20/2013 -
" Solutions to issues suck. "
— Michele, 3/18/2013 -
" Funny. It's broken down into small sections so you can read commentary on a variety of different topics, without having to read it cover to cover. "
— Marcia, 12/26/2012 -
" This book was all over the place- from global warming to child molesters and "bonnet movies," it seemed like one very long rant. "
— Lauren, 11/18/2012 -
" This is a very interesting and thought provoking book. Reminded me a little of Freakanomics. Do not read if you have liberal leanings. "
— Sabrina, 10/8/2012 -
" I am sorry I just Love this guy..... "
— Kevin, 9/1/2012 -
" Glen tells it like it really is. I just started this book but I have enjoyed reading it. He is very informative and hilarious as well. "
— Ashlee, 7/2/2012 -
" So I haven't read the whole book, it was due back to the library and had a hold so I couldn't renew it, but this book is a great read! It covers a handful of topics, political and not so political and it is so funny! I will definetly be checking this book out again to finish it! "
— Deanna, 12/20/2011 -
" Simple answers for the issues facing our country. A "must" read!!! "
— Aaron, 6/26/2011 -
" I didn't finish this book because I really have a hard time finishing self-help books. What I did read I enjoyed. "
— Jessica, 4/27/2011 -
" This book had lots of truths and made me think about things in a little different way. I enjoyed it.<br/> "
— Lorie, 4/7/2011 -
" Had some good info. 3 1/2 stars "
— Diana, 3/30/2011 -
" Nothing earth-shattering, but some good quotes, some good inspiration and some interesting background on the author's life. Easy but worthwhile read. Glad I listened to my impulse to pick it up at the library. "
— Teeni, 3/18/2011 -
" An excellent book. Not political at all, it's about Glenn's personal redemption and some general characterictics/ habits that lead one to genuine happiness. The psychology is interesting, but the in depth look into Glenn's application of these ideas is inspiring "
— Scott, 3/8/2011 -
" Just ok. I don't think I learned anything new from this book "
— Rick, 3/8/2011 -
" I found some valuable insights in this book. "
— Kim, 3/1/2011
About the Authors
Glenn Beck, the nationally syndicated radio host and founder of TheBlaze television network, is a twelve-time #1 bestselling author and is one of the few authors in history to have had #1 national bestsellers in the fiction, nonfiction, self-help, and children’s picture book genres. His recent fiction works include the thrillers Agenda 21, The Overton Window, and its sequel, The Eye of Moloch; his many nonfiction titles include Conform, Miracles and Massacres, Control, and Being George Washington. For more information about Glenn Beck, his books, and TheBlaze TV network, visit GlennBeck.com and TheBlaze.com.
Kevin Balfe is the senior vice president of publishing for Mercury Radio Arts, Glenn Beck’s production company. He has edited and co-authored numerous New York Times bestsellers with Glenn, including The Christmas Sweater, Broke, The Overton Window, and Control. He also runs Mercury Ink, Glenn’s joint publishing venture with Simon & Schuster, and TheBlaze Books.