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The Real America: Messages from the Heart and Heartland
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Glenn Beck
In The Real America, Beck continues to tell it like it really is, cutting through the fog of modern-day pundits and pontificators who have made it their mission to undermine and underestimate the greatness of America, our strength as Americans, and the power of the American spirit. With his inimitable combination of self-effacing humor and heartfelt conviction, Glenn rails...more
Paperback, 272 pages
Published
September 30th 2003
by Pocket
(first published 2003)
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This book was wonderful! Glenn just hits the nail on the head for so many different topics. What he brings to the table just MAKES SENSE. Why can't our country's leaders just make sense? I think this book is SO much better than his new 2007 one. I especially loved his thoughts on the Church and his conversion story at the end of the book. A must read!
If you like Glen Beck, you will REALLY love this audio book. If you absolutely loath him, well... give it 30 minutes and see if you aren't ready to cut him some slack. I don't always enjoy his radio rants -- sometimes a little edgy and often pretty wacky -- but I have always appreciated him as an intelligent and entertainingly articulate conservative spokesman. More often than not, I side with his views. In this little book, I sensed a man with out guile who IS what he says he is. Is he...more
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For a nonfiction book about America and what is going on in our country politically, this was a very fast and entertaining read! Glenn Beck is humorous and very sarcastic, which I love! He calls it like it is and owns up to his own mistakes and junk too. A very authentic and real person, which is so unusual to find these days.
The topics he discusses are well researched and backed up with solid facts. The most interesting thing about reading this book in 2009 is that he wrote it 4-5...more
The topics he discusses are well researched and backed up with solid facts. The most interesting thing about reading this book in 2009 is that he wrote it 4-5...more
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I have never listened to him on the radio but started reading this book because of The Overton Window. He has a lot of salient points about the direction of the country and our tendency to want to blame others for our actions.
Liking this book a lot more than one I tried by Michael Savage. That man was just full of hate and anger. I told my husband I did not think he should listen to him on the radio any more either. He said some true things but his words in the book were just so full ...more
Liking this book a lot more than one I tried by Michael Savage. That man was just full of hate and anger. I told my husband I did not think he should listen to him on the radio any more either. He said some true things but his words in the book were just so full ...more
I really enjoyed this book. This might be my favorite of Glenn Beck's books that I've read so far. It's all about what he terms "The Real America". It's about an America where we take care of each other and we're not selfish. It's about an America that we don't idolize celebrities just because they're in movies. It's about an America where we have faith in God more than faith in government.
I want to live in the Real America that Glenn describes. I feel like my local com...more
I want to live in the Real America that Glenn describes. I feel like my local com...more
I really respect Glenn Beck for who he is and the good things he is doing.
He admits he has made mistakes in his life, but that he is a better person today than he was yesterday because he learned from his own mistakes. Nobody is perfect and I respect his honesty. Some things in the book cleared up a few things for me about his religious beliefs. But more importantly this book is about getting back to the "Real America" - to a time when we knew all the neighbors on our block, when...more
He admits he has made mistakes in his life, but that he is a better person today than he was yesterday because he learned from his own mistakes. Nobody is perfect and I respect his honesty. Some things in the book cleared up a few things for me about his religious beliefs. But more importantly this book is about getting back to the "Real America" - to a time when we knew all the neighbors on our block, when...more
Stop laughing, already. So, when I ordered something like six copies of "An Inconvenient Book," I went ahead and bought a copy of Glenn's previous book, "The Real America," which was written before I became turned on... uhm... exposed to Glenn (2003).
The Real America I enjoyed "The Real America" more than "An Inconvenient Book" because it's more about values and contains more personal history from Glenn about his battle to overcome alcoholism, ...more
The Real America I enjoyed "The Real America" more than "An Inconvenient Book" because it's more about values and contains more personal history from Glenn about his battle to overcome alcoholism, ...more
If you know next to nothing about conservative thought and are looking for a place to begin, this would do the trick nicely. Most readers, though, will probably view Beck's arguments here as being altogether too obvious and simple. It's not a very intellectual book, but it did inspire me to envision a more positive outlook for America's future. A lot of the book is autobiographical, and it retains a certain whimsical flavor that makes it a bit sappy at times. A very forgettable effort, but n...more
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I loved this book. I also love Glenn Beck. This book is a good introduction to his writing but you can really get a lot more out of it and understand his humor if you've heard his radio show. Nonetheless a goodread I would recommend to anyone. Whether you like politics or not. The chapter on Tolerance really sent me on an evaluation of whether or not I could still listen to GB. The chapter on terrorism seemed to drag on a little and it was easy to get lost unless you know alot of the NAMES in th...more
Interesting book. Got me thinking on a lot of things. I agree with him on most of what he says. I like his style, although definitely different than what I'm used to. I liked how he brought the huge, complex concepts and issues of the Middle East down to my level and used analogies so I could understand it a bit better. He's definitely a naturally intelligent guy.
this guy is down to earth and calls poeple out on their bs.. time to shape up america! " why do we need warnings on snow blowers to not take them on your house roof" or "do not eat the packing peanuts in a fedex box" our grandparents didnt need these warning labels.
Before Reading: I found this book in my dad's collection. I'm not a fan of Mr. Beck (frankly, I find him annoying and a bit stupid), but I figure I'll give him a chance with one of his books. Plus, it doesn't hurt to know your enemy.
I really enjoyed this book. Glenn Beck boldly speaks out and uses much humor. I think his book spends too much time telling why he's Morman, though. Overall, he gave me much to think about and reaffirmed many principles of capitalism.
I honestly can't remember if I read this in 2007 or earlier. I do remember that it was a good read, however. Just as its title indicates it's full of stories from real Americans, stories from the heartland. Good stuff.
GB really is a fun read in what ever book he writes. However, while I liked this book, the parts that I throughly read, I find that most political books usually have the same theme which makes them a quick read. This was no exception. But The Christmas Sweater WAS NOT like this.
I liked his ideas about what the real America should be, and isn't, today. I enjoyed the story of his conversion to the LDS church. He has contempt for the fake ideas of political correctness that are forced on us.
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If you are a Glenn Beck junkie then this is a must read of all his books. He is just so spot-on with what he writes and talks about. Depending on your mind set this is one I would say should top your list.
Just cracking it open - was lent to me by an older gentleman who thought I might enjoy it. We'll find out shortly!
LOVED some of the chapters. Was bored in others. Generally I would highly recommend it, though. Refreshing, easy read of some worth-hearing opinions!
LOVED some of the chapters. Was bored in others. Generally I would highly recommend it, though. Refreshing, easy read of some worth-hearing opinions!
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Beck has a clear, engaging, easy-to-read conversational style that immediately sucks you in. I found myself nodding at his words through page after page.
Glenn wrote this is 2003 but it is still so pertinent today. This country is so great, we cannot let it go down with the decline of common sense.
I just loved this book. It's very funny. It's another book that has to be read to really understood. But it's a great book.
Glenn Beck is a very well written gentleman. I'm enjoying The Real America as much as I enjoyed Common Sense. This book is a very quick read. Will definitely recommend!
Started to get boring, but perhaps because I feel like i can't relate. That's probably not a good thing.
Glenn Beck is a pretty funny guy and this book gave me some good stuff. If that makes any sense at all...
This book was written in 2003, and is in some ways a little dated politically, but the principles still apply. Glenn Beck is both humorous and annoying, spiritual and irreverent, serious and nonsensical. But he does make you think about things. He is not a republican or a democrat but always a conservative politically. Most of the time I agree with what he is saying, but you have to wade through the silliness to get to it. That is what makes him good on the radio, like he says, sometimes...more
I read it and didn't get into it as much as his other writings.
Audio Book, crrently listening to while on my travels.
I liked it. Found it difficult to find any of his views that I didn't agree with or possess myself.
educational, good message, funny
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