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Al Franken's landmark bestseller, Lies, and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them…a Fair and Balanced Look at the Right, was praised as a "bitterly funny assault" (The New York Times) that rang "with the moral clarity of an angel's trumpet" (Associated Press). Now, this master of political humor strikes again with a powerful and provocative message for all Americans.
Because after Lies, comes The Truth….
Al reveals the alarming story of how:
• Bush (barely) beat Kerry with his campaign of "fear, smear, and queers," and then claimed a nonexistent mandate
• Republicans decided that Terri Schiavo would make "a great political issue"
• Conservatives sought to undermine Social Security by using a strategy borrowed from… Vladimir Lenin
• Tom DeLay is just an absolute horror show
This is truly an audiobook for everyone.
If you were a Bush voter, Al wants to set aside partisan bitterness and talk about the better future Americans can build together for their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. (Generations beyond that will have to fend for themselves.) But first, Al must show you how Republican leaders are, at this very moment, betraying your trust and quite possibly lighting a Cuban cigar with a burning American flag or Bible.
If you're a liberal, this audiobook is for you as well. Maybe even most of all. You will find evidence for what you already believe: that Al Franken is among America's finest prose stylists, and that the depravity of the Bush administration is only outmatched by the rot in the heart of the Republican Congress.
And finally, if you are a member of a future generation who has found this audiobook in a pile of radioactive rubble, Al apologizes. Not because he didn't do his best to control the proliferation of nuclear weapons from rogue nations to non-state actors taking refuge in so-called "failed" states. But because his countrymen evidently failed to listen.
In any case, enjoy the audiobook.
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"Al Franken's latest political polemic. A very quick read. He skewers the right wing, and particularly George W. Bush, in a biting and satirical voice. It made me laugh many times. It's a funny book, but it is sad how Bush and his cronies are screwing up the country."
— Frederick (4 out of 5 stars)
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
The Truth (with jokes) Listener Reviews
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" Al Franken hates on the right. Some good one-liners. "
— Noe, 2/19/2014 -
" Franken's obvious liberal bias leans negativly on the humor of the book. Most people who read the book would agree with him on most points, but any others would just look at his poorly constructed arguments and laugh, at him, not at his jokes. "
— Colin, 2/3/2014 -
" Hilarious! Loved it! All about how Bush won the presidential election in 2004. Al started on Saturday Night Live and now is a senator in Minnesota. Gotta love the US! "
— Cindy, 1/3/2014 -
" Same with Michael Moore. It's Al Franken, scraping for material. I've read most of it. Maybe he used all the good stuff for Lies, but this one pales in comparison. "
— Gregory, 11/26/2013 -
" Al is just too funny! "
— Deborah, 11/16/2013 -
" I'm so glad Al Franken decided to go into politics! He and I share a penchant for picking sides. I love how he backs everything he says up with facts AND jokes. "
— Carrie, 10/25/2013 -
" Not as good as his previous work, but it's still pretty funny. He takes a lot more jabs at the right side than he ever did in the first. "
— Nicole, 10/20/2013 -
" More accurately...listending to, not reading! "
— Christina, 8/30/2013 -
" Go, Franken! I've developed something of a political crush on you. "
— Kaethe, 7/28/2013 -
" Eye opening. Not much I didn't know, but some details that shocked me. Al Franken has a great way of adding humor to an otherwise very serious topic. "
— Bebe, 7/14/2013 -
" I'm a big Franken fan but like each book less than the last. Franken strives a bit too much in this one, and the unfortunate result is that he's reduced to a bit of a caricature of himself. "
— Alison, 7/6/2013 -
" less, but still funny politcal satire. more serious undertones. "
— Castelle, 7/5/2013 -
" Great, but obviously it has a liberal slant, which is the intent. :) "
— Murph, 6/10/2013 -
" Exposes the lies and distortions of the right. Good for the uninformed. "
— Nicko, 5/15/2013 -
" Loved it. Another great political statement from Al Franken. Would highly recommend. "
— Erin, 4/1/2013 -
" What can I say? I like Al Franken. "
— Sally, 7/11/2012 -
" I didn't find this one as entertaining as Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them. But I have to say, lots of good research and plain out-there facts about the Bush Administration, 9/11 and the clusterf*** that was. "
— Katy, 3/8/2012 -
" This isn't as funny or insightful as Franken's earlier books. Franken is very angry and bitter in this book, and he doesn't add much to the arguments that he's made in his earlier books. Only read this if you're the type of fan who needs to read everything by the same author. "
— Tom, 10/23/2011 -
" I love his humor. "
— Kurt, 4/12/2011 -
" This one came with a letter to his grandchildren! Which, by the way, not as funny as the rest of the book. Very insightful, very accurate, not totally one-sided but (as expected) very Democratic. A great read for anyone who leans left. "
— Don, 4/2/2011 -
" Funny. First Franken book that I've read, would have been more topical in 2005 but offers a window into the psyche during the Bush administration. Great that he's a senator now... "
— Michael, 3/19/2011 -
" Much like Bill Maher's New Rules. Very political and very funny. "
— Jaybelz, 3/17/2011 -
" Al Franken is hilarious. As an audiobook, it was a special treat to hear him nail the inflections of everyone from Dick Cheney to a fictional Jewish old man. <br/>Sadly, I don't care enough about politics to finish this tome but kudos, Franken! "
— Kewannah, 1/21/2011 -
" The chapter on Tom Delay is absolutely infuriating. That he would lead the Republican party in the House says all I need to know about Republicans. "
— Jimmy, 12/5/2010 -
" What up my senator used to write awesome books and now he does awesome legislating. "
— Angela, 11/22/2010 -
" Funny, smart, thought-provoking. A really good read. "
— Cupcakencorset, 10/16/2010 -
" Enjoyed the debunking and learning new facts, but he got a little tedious after awhile. "
— Kristina, 9/29/2010 -
" I didn't find this one as entertaining as Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them. But I have to say, lots of good research and plain out-there facts about the Bush Administration, 9/11 and the clusterf*** that was. "
— Katy, 9/11/2010 -
" This one came with a letter to his grandchildren! Which, by the way, not as funny as the rest of the book. Very insightful, very accurate, not totally one-sided but (as expected) very Democratic. A great read for anyone who leans left. "
— Don, 7/25/2010 -
" Al once again gives us a wonderful history of WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED and puts his own comments to it. I love his sense of humor and even though the stuff is ugly, his upbeat optimism shines through. You go Al! "
— Lynn, 4/22/2010 -
" wah, wah, bitch, moan. <br/>I listened to the entire thing. He's normally funny, but this book is just bad. "
— Joseph, 3/5/2010 -
" Hilarious! Loved it! All about how Bush won the presidential election in 2004. Al started on Saturday Night Live and now is a senator in Minnesota. Gotta love the US! "
— Cindy, 2/22/2010 -
" Dated, now. I hope Senator Franken picks up his pen again soon. "
— Lynn, 1/25/2010 -
" My FAVORITE Al Franken book. The entire thing is fall-out-of-your-chair funny, plus politics. What a coincidence, my two FAVORITE things. "
— Austin, 1/17/2010
About Al Franken
Al Franken is the author of several #1 New York Times bestsellers and is a two-time spoken word Grammy Award winner. He graduated from Harvard College, and before running for office, spent thirty-seven years as a comedy writer, author, and radio talk-show host. He rose to prominence as one of the original Saturday Night Live writers in the 1970s and won five Emmy Awards for his work on SNL. He has taken part in seven USO tours, visiting our troops overseas in Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait. He was first elected to the United States Senate in 2008 and re-elected in 2014.