The Future of Freedom: Illiberal Democracy at Home and Abroad Audiobook

" Democracy is no good without liberty, that is, liberal institions. Democratizing political processes can (and in the U.S. has) lead to control by special interests with politicians pandering for votes rather than getting the work done. "

" Mind blowing take on democracy and contemporary politics. Everyone should be required to read this, especially if their last name is Bush. "

" Need wealth before you can get democracy. . . "

" Zakaria is the bright columnist and political analyst from Newsweek and ABC News. What you think of this book will likely depend on your political views, but it's thoughtful and interesting like everything he writes. "

" Very interesting point of view from a good journalistic writer-Fareed Zakaria "

" Very pro-elitism (and kind of pro-autocrat) but an interesting counterpoint to most conventional wisdom about the virtues of democracy. I'm a little skeptical about the 'abroad' section, but I found the domestic part quite compelling. "

" required summer reading by many AP teachers "

" Though this is a bit out-dated, Zakaria raises good points about how we in America have let democracy become diluted. I don't agree with his praise of capitalism, however. I still see it as anti-democracy and, well, evil. "

" Zakaria's writing is clear, concise, almost over-simplified, so the insights that emerge are all the more remarkable. "

" I fear I don't know enough about politics and globalism and international relations to be an informed reviewer of this book. Instead, I'll tell you that I really liked it. Plus Zakaria is Jon Stewart's boyfriend. "

" This book put Fareed Zakaria in my all time favorite list of authors. However, his successive book, wasn't as interesting as this one. "

" All Americans should read this, we all take our freedoms for granted. This was a good, "make you think" kinda book. I didn't think I would like it because its labeled as a "Political Science" book, but it was highly engrossing. "

" didn't like quite as much as the post-american world but still interesting, informative, thought-provoking. this one felt a bit repetitive and i learned a bit less than i did from his other book. still highly recommended. "

" Very interesting. Thought provoking. Really opened my eyes to how flawed our system is. I don't know if I agree with everything Zakaria argues though... "

" very worrying thesis. "

" Fareed Zakaria is the real deal. Possibly the smartest mainstream pundit in world affairs today. Read this book as a companion to The Federalist Papers. Zakaria is provocative in the best sense of the word; he provokes deeper thinking about the world around us without being controversial. "

" Very interesting read so far. Articulates and brings together many ideas that were fragmented thoughts for me. "

" This is a must read. Although Zakaria seems a bit too enamored for my taste with ruling elites, he makes a stark distinction between the increase in democracy and an increase in freedom. "

" Always loved his insight on "This Week". Very objective and analytical writer - his perspectives always give a sense of original thought. "

" A reality check on America's position in the global world of the 21st century! "

" if you want to prepare your children for the future this book (or listen to the audio CD on a long trip)is a must. "

" Nothing too surprising if you pay attention to the news and ask &quot;so what?&quot; a whole lot.<br/><br/>That said, he has some very interesting views, and for people who don't absorb media all day, may of his stories will be shocking. "

" Brilliant writing and analysis of the global economy from a brilliant but down to earth author. "

" The beginning was interesting enough but it became repetitive and boring after a while. I couldn't finish the book... and that's never a good sign (for the book) "

" Zakaria lays out the current international reality as clearly as any other analyst I have read. If you want to understand the world as it is and as it will be, this is the book to read. "

" Sadly, but not surprisingly, this book already seems a bit outdated, given everything happening in Egypt and the rest of the Middle East. Still, this is a well-written and sobering book about the trend of the world away from U.S. hegemony. We'd better get used to it! "