The Overton Window

By: Glenn Beck

Narrated by: James Daniels

Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's summary

A plan to destroy America, a hundred years in the making, is about to be unleashed...can it be stopped?

There is a powerful technique called the Overton Window that can shape our lives, our laws, and our future. It works by manipulating public perception so that ideas previously thought of as radical begin to seem acceptable over time. Move the Window and you change the debate. Change the debate and you change the country.

For Noah Gardner, a 20-something public relations executive, it's safe to say that political theory is the furthest thing from his mind. Smart, single, handsome, and insulated from the world's problems by the wealth and power of his father, Noah is far more concerned about the future of his social life than the future of his country.

But all of that changes when Noah meets Molly Ross, a woman who is consumed by the knowledge that the America we know is about to be lost forever. She and her group of patriots have vowed to remember the past and fight for the future - but Noah, convinced they're just misguided conspiracy-theorists, isn't interested in lending his considerable skills to their cause.

And then the world changes.

An unprecedented attack on U.S. soil shakes the country to the core and puts into motion a frightening plan, decades in the making, to transform America and demonize all those who stand in the way. Amidst the chaos, many don't know the difference between conspiracy theory and conspiracy fact - or, more important, which side to fight for.

But for Noah, the choice is clear: Exposing the plan, and revealing the conspirators behind it, is the only way to save both the woman he loves and the individual freedoms he once took for granted.

After five back-to-back number-one New York Times best sellers, national radio and Fox News television host Glenn Beck has delivered a ripped-from-the-headlines thriller that seamlessly weaves together American history, frightening facts about our present condition, and a heart-stopping plot. The Overton Window will educate, enlighten, and, most important, entertain - with twists and revelations no one will see coming.

©2010 Glenn Beck (P)2010 Simon & Schuster

compelling

I had a very hard time putting it down once I started. As a fan of Mr. Glenn Beck I may be slightly partial. However I found it to be a great book, well written with a compelling message.

Great story and Performance

Great story with a fast pace. With everything going on in the world today, it makes you stop and think of why or who is really behind some of these acts when new regulations benefit certain groups. It was the kind of story you don't want to end.

Fine

The book was not terrible but it was not great. I was taken in by all the hype. I do enjoy Glenn's radio show, the tv program and I have read a couple of the Glenn's non-fiction books. This book, while current and believable, was just a so-so listen.

Sacred Honor

I am a huge fan of Glenn Beck and what follows is an honest appraisal from a fan.

If you follow Glenn's show (radio or TV) on a regular basis then you will immediately understand where he is going in the novel. It is his dark vision of his worst nightmare.

This book is a 'unveiled' look at one possible future for the very real America in which we all currently live ... a future that he and I and countless others are desperate to avoid.

I found the book to be an entertaining, light read. But because I follow Glenn so closely, it was predictable.

Nonetheless, I highly recommend this book as a great beach or traveling companion.

--- Life, Fortune, and Sacred Honor

Glenn Beck at the top of his game.

This was one of the best books I have ever had the pleasure of hearing. Mr. Beck's vision of what is going on in our country today is uncanny. God bless him and I am waiting for his next.

surprising suspense

Fast moving and with characters that quickly captured your interest, Sense of impossible odds to go against the big money and power. Masses being mind controlled --and it is not hard to believe that it happens. But who are the real brave souls that will risk all to get the truth out?

The truth in faction

change the characters a little and the exact scenario and, butta Bing, Corona virus global shutdown and the manipulatef results. Open your eyes

This is a well written book

What made the experience of listening to The Overton Window the most enjoyable?

I love a book that uses facts in it's story line.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Overton Window?

Noahs' speech when he speaks about our laziness and about our division and how we are easily manipulated because of it.

Which character – as performed by James Daniels – was your favorite?

Noah

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

Yes

Any additional comments?

The book was great. What makes a great political thriller is that it could be possible by using facts in the way Glenn Beck did. I truly enjoyed the book it made me think.The book opened my eyes to understand that blaming people is not what we need to do. We need to find something that unites us otherwise this could be possible. We allow political parties to divide us and no one is trying to find ways to unite us which makes this book so interesting and plausible. A good political thriller has a ring of truth in it.

He tried.

The story was ok, some of the characters are pretty cheesy. Maybe with a little practice and when he slows down he will get better.

Progressives are a cancer

Not bad for Glenn's first non-fiction book. It wasn't the suspense of the storyline that kept me listening so much as it was hearing the tactics and evil strategies used by the left in this country. I too watch Glenn regularly therefore none of this was really new. I was just curious to see how he would weave a plot around it. I hope enough people in this country quickly catch on to what is really happening because the foxes are definitely in the vineyard!