• After America

  • Get Ready for Armageddon
  • By: Mark Steyn
  • Narrated by: Mark Steyn
  • Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (700 ratings)

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Optimistic about America’s future? Don’t be.

In his giant New York Times best seller, America Alone: The End of the World as We Know It, Mark Steyn predicted collapse for the rest of the Western World. Now, he adds, America has caught up with Europe on the great rush to self-destruction.

It’s not just our looming financial collapse; it’s not just a culture that seems on a fast track to perdition, full of hapless, indulgent, childish people who think government has the answer for every problem; it’s not just America’s potential eclipse as a world power because of the drunken sailor policymaking in Washington—no, it’s all this and more that spells one word for America: Armageddon.

What will a world without American leadership look like? It won’t be pretty—not for you and not for your children. America’s decline won’t be gradual, like an aging Europe sipping espresso at a café until extinction (and the odd Greek or Islamist riot). No, America’s decline will be a wrenching affair marked by violence and possibly secession.

With his trademark wit, Steyn delivers the depressing news with raw and unblinking honesty—but also with the touch of vaudeville stand-up and soft shoe that makes him the most entertaining, yet profound, columnist on the planet. And as an immigrant with nowhere else to go, he offers his own prescription for winning America back from the feckless and arrogant liberal establishment that has done its level best to suffocate the world’s last best hope in a miasma of debt, decay, and debility. You will not read a more important—or more alarming, or even funnier—book all year than After America.

©2011 Mark Steyn (P)2011 Phoenix Books, Inc.

Critic reviews

“Mark Steyn is a modern day Jeremiah with a quiverful of devastating one-liners, nailing what the liberals have done to our country. He presents an alarming—and frighteningly convincing—prophecy of where we’re headed. The choice is stark—we either listen to Steyn and act on his recommendations or face economic and cultural armageddon.” (Mark Levin)
“Mark Steyn has done it again. In his new book, After America, he clearly defines the dangerous signals which show America is embracing the same doomed path as the failed European economies, and how vital it is to implement and avoid policies right now to prevent us from the same fate.” (Sean Hannity)
“Only Mark Steyn can write about the decline of America and leave you laughing.” (Ann Coulter)

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Very serious and very funny.

As the title says, we are much more likely to be headed for Armageddon than on any path to reform: No sign of turning, no revival.

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Excellent.

Steyn adds wit to what is typically an academic description of America's current situation. This book is a necessary motivator, once the basic economics and history that illustrate the need for a shift away from dependency on big government are understood.

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Dark, disturbing and true.

This is a book for all. It should be taught to every schoolchild in America.

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Steyn shows us where we are

This is a great book. It tells why we need to decentralize, deregulate and take control of our futures. Why isn't AMERICA the land of Liberty ? Because we have lost our vision and our conviction that we don't need a nanny state that tells us we can't do anything in our own. Why are public school teachers retiring at 50 and getting paid 70,000 $ a year for life? Because we are paying them. And studies show that are kids are getting dumber. Push the reset button ... Listen to Mr. Steyn.

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Mark Steyn Rocks! Eh?!

For a Canadian, or any other humanoid on the planet for that matter, Steyn has a keen interest in life, liberty and the pursuit thereof. His witty humor makes the serious subjects he covers more palatable - much like a sour pickle dipped in chocolate. Steyn is spot-on with his observations from around the world and here in North America. I am glad that Mark read his material because you can hear him cringe at some of his observations and nobody would be able to deliver the comedic timing for his subtle punch lines. Like Nostradamus, Steyn is prophetic with his observations and I am going to bet on Mark because I also see the American public very willing to take the poison pill from media and big government.

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Egotistical jerk

Mark Steyn has a lot of really good points and ideas. Unfortunately he coats everything with insults and name calling. His British accent coupled with his insults makes it a challenge to be patient for the meat of the conversation. This book might be a quarter of the length without his insults.

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Excellent book, great narration

I've always enjoyed Steyn's wit and wisdom, but this is the first of his books I've read.
It did not disappoint.

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Good book, interesting thoughts. Humorous. Enjoy

I enjoyed the book. Painted a glum picture with a comedic brush. Didn't always agree with the root causes he laid out, however, well presented.

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Brilliant

Steyn nails it. This is a must read for all Americans. His insights are powerful!

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Excellent!

Very well written! Dead on and sobering! I truly enjoyed listening to this book and highly recommend it!

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