Our Divided Political Heart: The Battle for the American Idea in an Age of Discontent Audiobook

" Outstanding interview with Jon Stewart that makes his preface sound fascinating. "

" I have enjoyed watching E.J. contribute his vast political knowledge on many political news programs. He goes through a long history of American political theory leading up to the Long Consensus. This is a very interesting and masterful book about political history and theory. "

" America has always struggled to balance our love of individual freedom and our devotion to community. It's easy in our partisan battles to forget this very real balance. Most interesting was the radical shift in each party's platform that left conservatives and progressives taking up the other side of the argument. Perhaps if people realized the history of their own party they would be less likely to dismiss or attack the "opposition." Our founding fathers compromised in hopes of finding a balance that is very much American. "

" This is a thoughtful and well-articulated explanation of how the Republican Party has morphed from the party of emancipation to the Tea Party and how that transformation has divided our country's heart. E.J. Dionne exposes the cynicism of the takeover of the Republican party by individualists, evangelicals, and birthers. As well, he shows how Liberals and Democrats were unprepared. An excellent read, especially if you're a history geek like I am. "

" It is good. I wish now i had read it more compactly, rather than spread out like i did. Concerns our different and differing political goals. "

" Best sum-up I have read of our communitarian history. Dionne's politics take a back seat. "

" This is a book about the history of politics in the US. It's a bit detailed but parts of it were really fascinating especially in this election year. It was a slog at times, but I'm glad I read it and besides I really like EJ Dionne. "

" Interesting take on the importance of traditional American individualism vs the need for a stronger sense of sacrifice for the community and society as a whole. Written from the perspective of a progressive. "

" Dionne comes to this book with a wealth of impressive credentials. A really well done look at our political history and it's relevance to our current 'divided political heart'. Based on the recent election, some people must have been reading this. Excellent. "

" Mr. Dionne does an excellent job of tracing the history of politics in this country. His reasoning is sound if sometimes plodding. This is a good read of political junkies. "

" I came back to the US after 30 years abroad and found myself utterly mystified by the assumptions and attitudes in economics and politics. E.J. Dionne explained so much. I may go back and read it again. Especially in connection with Ellis's First Family about John and Abigail Adams. "

" Smart and timely given the political stalemate esp in Congress. Puts things in context "

" Very good book. I felt like it was a very honest left of center look at whats going on in politics, even if you don't agree with him that are many points that are beyond dispute particularly in the media. "

" I learned a lot from the book, but found some parts hard to get through. "

" On revisionist history and how important the process is to interpretations of contemporary political, economic, and civic identities. New to me. "