Agenda 21

By: Glenn Beck

Narrated by: January LaVoy

Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's summary

Just a generation ago this place was called America. Now, after the worldwide implementation of UN-lead program called Agenda 21, it's simply known as the 'Republic'. There is no president. No congress. No Supreme Court. No freedom.

There are only the Authorities.

Citizens have two primary goals in the new Republic: to create clean energy and to create new human life.

Those who cannot do either are of no use to society.

This bleak and barren existence is all that 18-year-old Emmeline has ever known. She dutifully walks her energy board daily and accepts all male pairings assigned to her by the Authorities. Like most citizens, she keeps her head down and her eyes closed.

Until the day they came for her mother.

Woken up to the harsh reality of her life and her family's future inside the Republic, Emmeline begins to search for the truth. Why are all citizens confined to ubiquitous concrete living spaces? Why are Compounds guarded by Gatekeepers who track all movements? Why are food, water and energy rationed so strictly? And, most important, why are babies taken from their mothers at birth?

As Emmeline begins to understand the true objectives of Agenda 21, she realizes that she is up against far more than she ever thought. With the Authorities closing in, and nowhere to run, Emmeline embarks on an audacious plan to save her family and expose the Republic - but is she already too late?

©2012 Simon & Schuster, Inc. (P)2012 Mercury Radio Arts, Inc.

I Hope This Remains Fiction

Loved it! Thanks for a very educational story. I trust this is not our future.

Creepy in the keeps you reading/ listening.

It you like a dystopian thriller, this is right up your alley (regardless of your view on conspiracy theory or facts and general view of whether people are essentially good or bad or indifferent). It is a view of what a strictly utilitarian set of choice were to dominate using the environmentalist and socialist avenues.

If you like 'what if' thinking dive in.

A SOBERING LOOK AT ONE FUTURE

Parke and Beck collaborated on this possible rendition of the future. A dark and oppressive story that finally finds a sliver of light at its' conclusion, this narration fits the story line. January LaVoy brings the story to life with her nurturing and oppressed / optimistic rendition of the lead character's thoughts, compulsions towards freedom and hopes for the future generation. A possible look at what we might someday lose, this audio book should not be missed.

Intriguing

Frightening, if broad conclusions Mr Beck has drawn about ultimate consequences of Agenda 21 play out. But this is not surprising.

Can it Happen Here?

Would you consider the audio edition of Agenda 21 to be better than the print version?

I have to listen to books because when I read I become immobilized and sit and sit and sit. Before bed I can do that but not on every day that I have off. So I listen as I drive, do dishes, etc.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Agenda 21?

When "mother" just gave up and stopped walking the activity board. When there's no hope it's hard to keep on.

Which character – as performed by January LaVoy – was your favorite?

Emmeline

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

Any additional comments?

What past society / culture hasn't believed "it can't happen here"? To think that is human nature. Yet historical reports illustrate that when it happens it happens quickly. We need to pay attention to the local and municipal trends regarding private property, the right to use self defense, the right to worship. We have the most precious gift of all: personal freedom. Let's keep our eyes on the ball.

eye opening!

My father told me I should read this. Upon starting I told him I was going to stop reading it as it's too depressing. My mom recently died and my dad and I discuss the topics of the day then say how glad the Lord saw fit to take mom home. She doesn't have to deal with this stuff and won't have to deal with what's coming. We miss her so much but at least she has been spared the garage and mass manipulation going on now. We are so thankful. If you love your family, do something to spare them. Wake up. This IS a novel but we are headed down the path. Let's not go there. Let's fight for the future of our children and grandchildren. Or it's our fault.

Great story

i loved the story and really loved the reader of the story. interesting story glad they had a 2nd book so i could continue the story

Great story. Scary Thought

Where does Agenda 21 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This was my first audio book, but I loved it. Listening to the story really puts you in the story.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Agenda 21?

the various "How did this happen" type scenes were memorable. Hearing all the different versions of how it happened goes to show how easy it is to change real history and it gave me goosebumps even thinking "What If".

Which scene was your favorite?

The escape scene was an exciting moment. Also left me wondering.... Did they really make it?

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Having to give up the child she gave birth too. That was heartbreaking. And hearing the Recycle center being used when they talk about people who are gone. That was sad too

Any additional comments?

If you can get past the big name on the book you should give it a chance. Harriet Parke did a wonderful job on this book. She put her heart and soul into this and it is worth reading. I gave it a shot and was not disappointed at all.

Thrilling and chilling.

What did you love best about Agenda 21?

We all need to know that Agenda 21 is REAL so that we can stop it it time.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Agenda 21?

Finding the hidden items.

Which scene was your favorite?

the ending.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Possibly the most non-fiction fiction book.

A Must Read

A great story, facts based in fiction that could easily become a harsh reality if America does not wake up.