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Radical Son: A Generational Odyssey Audiobook
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Originally a radical socialist, the current driving force behind the rise of the Hollywood right recounts how he moved from one set of political convictions to another over the course of thirty years, and challenges readers to consider how they came by their own convictions.
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"An utterly fascinating and engrossing account of personal awakening and transformation. The book was somewhat slow to start but once his tales of Columbia and Berkeley started, the momentum to the inevitable crash started to gain. Most intriguing was the role of human nature versus intellect and how they both compete and inform identity and political philosophy. Ultimately, everything always and finally comes back to family. Honest and unsparing, this book will most likely remain in my mind for a while."
— Carmen (5 out of 5 stars)
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“One of the best political memoirs I have ever read.”
— P. J. O’Rourke
Radical Son Listener Reviews
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" This was a good trip through political history for me. I wasn't very familiar with the politics of the 60's or the Black Panthers so it gave me a good look at things. It did contain some curse words occasionally which were somewhat offensive. Too bad people have to use such base language when they are not well educated (most of it I think was used by people of less than desirable upbringing). It was enjoyable to see how the author changed his views over time. "
— Jane, 1/15/2014 -
" A fascinating book -- complementary to that of Ronald Radosh. Horowitz is a very angry man but that doesn't lessen the keenness of his insights. "
— Don, 1/15/2014 -
" I great story about transformation. "
— Cwcost, 1/13/2014 -
" Excellent round up of the radical left by a former member. "
— Joseph, 1/13/2014 -
" This is a fabulous book! It keeps your attention from start to finish with a lot of firsthand truths that will shock you. I would highly recommend to anyone interested in knowing the truth from someone that's been on both sides of the political spectrum. "
— Karyn, 12/23/2013 -
" If you ever wanted to know what happened on the radical left during the 60's this is your book. Horowits was there on the front lines and has remarkable insight and knowledge into what went on. I found this book very compelling. "
— Charmaine, 6/8/2013 -
" Conservatives and liberals alike should read this book. "
— T.l., 4/17/2013 -
" The book has cemented my political bent. Horowitz is still taking a risk telling his story - from Black Panther activist to conservative author and radio TV commentator. "
— Nancy, 3/27/2013 -
" David Horowitz is a must read - "
— Isaboa, 3/22/2013 -
" It is a good biography on the 60's. I am not fan of Horowitz. He is a pretty horrible guy but this is worth the read. "
— Josh, 7/28/2012 -
" I had this book on my bookshelf for years before finally reading it. I was excited to finally read it. Unfortunately, though, while I think it's a very important book for its history, the fine and seemingly infinite details were sheer drudgery and I barely made it to the finish line. "
— Chris, 6/23/2012 -
" Back to the 60s "
— Alan, 1/10/2012 -
" I glanced at this, expecting little. But it hooked me. "
— Craig, 1/3/2012 -
" One of the most powerful and introspective Auto Biographies I have ever read. Horowitz is a great writer with a deeply introspective style which he focuses on his flaws as much if not more than his successes. "
— Michael, 9/19/2011 -
" Opened my eyes to the many lies that society excepts as truths. "
— Adam, 7/24/2011 -
" Right wing garbage, racist, disgusting. Zaro stars "
— Max, 7/12/2011 -
" This was a bitter, realistic, and truthful memoir of the depravity of the New Left movement in America, from the founding in the Marxist 30s to the smoky ashes after the draft was repealed. I admire Horowitz greatly. "
— Moses, 7/2/2011 -
" I had this book on my bookshelf for years before finally reading it. I was excited to finally read it. Unfortunately, though, while I think it's a very important book for its history, the fine and seemingly infinite details were sheer drudgery and I barely made it to the finish line. "
— Chris, 4/16/2011 -
" This is a fabulous book! It keeps your attention from start to finish with a lot of firsthand truths that will shock you. I would highly recommend to anyone interested in knowing the truth from someone that's been on both sides of the political spectrum. "
— Karyn, 3/31/2011 -
" If you ever wanted to know what happened on the radical left during the 60's this is your book. Horowits was there on the front lines and has remarkable insight and knowledge into what went on. I found this book very compelling. "
— Charmaine, 9/20/2009 -
" A fascinating book -- complementary to that of Ronald Radosh. Horowitz is a very angry man but that doesn't lessen the keenness of his insights. "
— Don, 1/18/2009 -
" It is a good biography on the 60's. I am not fan of Horowitz. He is a pretty horrible guy but this is worth the read. "
— Josh, 11/14/2008 -
" Excellent round up of the radical left by a former member. "
— Joseph, 10/19/2008 -
" I glanced at this, expecting little. But it hooked me. "
— Craig, 8/1/2008
About David Horowitz
David Horowitz grew up a “red diaper baby” in a communist community in Sunnyside, Queens. He studied literature at Columbia, taking classes from Lionel Trilling, and became a “new leftist” during the Soviet invasion of Hungary in 1956.
About Jonathan Marosz
Jonathan Marosz has narrated dozens of audiobooks throughout his career, including numerous titles by bestselling authors David Baldacci, Harlan Coben, and Tony Hillerman. He is a veteran stage performer with regional and national stage credits ranging from works by Shakespeare to modern day.