When You Ride Alone You Ride with bin Laden

What the Government Should Be Telling Us to Help Fight the War on Terrorism

By: Bill Maher

Narrated by: Bill Maher

Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

"After September 11, when Bill Maher offended easily-offended people with a widely (and in many cases, deliberately) misunderstood remark, Ari Fleischer said that people need to watch what they say and do. In this very funny but ultimately serious, provocative but truly patriotic book, Bill prescribes what Americans can do to defend our nation. And please put this blurb as far away from Ann Coulter's as possible." - Al Franken

"Bill Maher has inherited the mantle of Mark Twain and Jonathan Swift and he wears it with aplomb. If he were living in any other time or in one of many other countries he would truly be in danger of being put to death for his legendary ability to say the unthinkable and say it better (and before) anyone else. When You Ride Alone You Ride with bin Laden is destined to be the most talked-about book of the year." - Larry King

"Bill Maher rides alone daily but it is a hilarious, incisive trip. Maher versus bin Laden? Take Bill, give the points!" - Bill O'Reilly

"Bill Maher has the courage to speak his mind - no matter what the consequences - something you can't say about most people these days. And he's damn funny! Now, more than ever, the country needs his outrage. Agree or disagree with him, there is no question that what he has written in this book should be front and center in the great national debate and I, for one, am thrilled that this cantankerous s.o.b. is still there doing battle for the republic we all love." - Michael Moore

"Bill Maher loves America, hates conventional thinking, and, despite his curmudgeonly image, has a heart of gold. In the war on terrorism, we could use a little less tolerance and sensitivity and a little more manly anger. In this book, Bill leads the way hilariously." - Ann Coulter

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Critic reviews

"Refreshing in an age dominated by irony and cynicism." (Publishers Weekly)

Witty and accurate, mostly, but outdated

I'm a big Maher fan but I found this book mostly a waste of time. Most of his rants he has done before and funnier -- this one is more "serious". However he wrote the book in 2002 and so much of the material is dated. Some of the rants in this book are off topic as well -- what does euthanasia have to do with terrorists?

He does bring up a lot of excellent points. If you need some enlightening as to the decline of Western civilization and the global effects of American gluttony, there are lots here. His wit is sharp as always.

However, while stating that American myopia and blissful ignorance about everything outside her borders infuriates the rest of the world (which it does), he promotes that kind of thinking in his own opinions. As Iraq has shown, the President is not the "leader of the free world" anymore, and the mighty American military can't beat any country in the world into submission simply by attacking it. No country can win a war against a determined population -- the Soviets found that out in Afghanistan. America found that out in Viet Nam. And America hasn't the greatest nation on Earth for 200 years, only for the last 50. Before WW2, America was still a struggling new nation.

He also neglected to mention the contributions other countries made in Afghanistan and even in WW2, continuing the trend of the American media to rewrite history. He also didn't mention that people of many countries lost their lives in 9/11, which made 9/11 an attack on everyone, not just America.

These kinds of hypocrisies disappointed me and detracted from my enjoyment of the book.

Bill Maher For President

When will America stand up? Listen to this and hear what today's media will not publish. Most media is supported by advertising $ from companies that profit from making sure America stays as dysfunctional as it can possibly be. Bill Maher calls a spade a spade. I give it a 10!

Couldnt Get ENough!!

Loved it. Made me think a lot about all the waste that goes on in America, among other things. Very honest and downright nitty gritty! Made me open my eyes, not hide under the covers. I enjoyed his wit and I enjoyed the fact the author did the narrating. I think Bill Mahr has a lot to say, and I hope to hear more.

makes you think ..?

great title, this IS what the government should tell us. really made me analyze our current situation

Maher is on point

Maher is exactly on point with his prescriptions for what should be done to combat terrorism. Unfortunately the things he tells us about are those things the government should be telling us. Save gas, yes. While the government is telling us it's nothing but business as usual, Maher, as usual, tells us we'd better wake up and do something. Very well written and entertaining.

Bill you're my hero!

Well written and accurate world view. If most of my patriate friends in the states would adopt half of these ideas the world, and the USA would benefit.

Humor with a point

I must say reading the other reviews put me off from listening to this book until I saw Bill on Larry King live and was impressed at how he cuts to the heart of the matter on much of what is happening in the world today. I'm glad I gave this book a listen not because Bill has the "answers" but because he asks many of the "right" questions to get people thinking while poking fun of the slogan based pap generated by our current leaders. I recommend you download this book as it will immediately entertain you but of course if I'm wrong don't forget to "stay the course" and whatever you do don't "cut and run".

If You Like Bill Maher...

To be honest if you are a fan of Bill Maher and you like the sound of his voice then you will find this enjoyable. I think that sometimes an audience will read too much into a performance. Bill is a comedian and I find his spin on things to reverberate my own ideas the majority of the time. It was like being at one of his stand up performances. Enjoyable and most assuredly Bill.

Funny and does make some good points

This book made me laugh, made me nod my head yes at times, and made me shake my head no in disagreement at others.

I'd recommend the book because it will cause some type of reaction in you.

Mahar hits the nail on the head

It's a great book. He accurately points out what's wrong with Americans as well as Islam extremists with his love for America. Couldn't agree with him enough.