Ameritopia

The Unmaking of America

By: Mark R. R. Levin

Narrated by: Adam Grupper, Mark R. Levin

Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

#1 New York Times best-selling author Mark Levin explores the philosophical basis of America's foundations and the crisis that faces government today.

©2012 Mark Levin (P)2012 Simon & Schuster

A must listen to!!

What made the experience of listening to Ameritopia the most enjoyable?

Having read most of the political philosophers in College, this book condensed all those major works into easy to understand bites.
One can easily see the path that this country is on and what the ultimate result will be.
I feel that the author respects his audience and is not being preachy, He lets the audience come to their own conclusions.
Mr. Levine has exposed the basis of today's liberal administration. How the over regulation of our lives is an attack on our liberties.

What did you like best about this story?

This book did not go into the typical name calling or blame of current administration. What the author does it let one discover what is really going on without going into partisan rhetoric.

Any additional comments?

I have been a member of audible.com since 2006, this is my first review. This book made such an impact on me that I felt that I had to write about it.

Mike Stuhler

Would you listen to Ameritopia again? Why?

This is a great book. It gives you a very real perspective of where this country is heading if we continue to follow the path we're on!

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

The historical perspective of the different ideologies.

What about Adam Grupper and Mark R. Levin ’s performance did you like?

Great job by both.

A Must Read For Everyone

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

I've learned so much by reading Marks books. If only everyone could hear this guy.

Have you listened to any of Adam Grupper and Mark R. Levin ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes

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

From front to back!

What Happened To AMERICA? The Answer Is Within!!!

What made the experience of listening to Ameritopia the most enjoyable?

Understanding how & why our Great Nation has gotten to this point and, More Importantly How To Fix It!!!

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

The history and political philosophy/theory that drives humans to the actions we engage, great and terrible.

What about Adam Grupper and Mark R. Levin ’s performance did you like?

Delivery is compelling and engaging.

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

Yes

Any additional comments?

A must read/listen to understand where our country is today and why!

Have never felt so patriotic!

I have 3 more books by him to read then I'll be starting over to read them all again.

worth listening to

the beginning is slow moving for some. I found it fascinating. however my wife found it to be drudgery. however, it sets up the point of the book so that there is a firm foundation for the authors conclusions.

Great book on the greatness of America

Very informative and well written. The vocabulary may be challenging for younger readers but they need this information to be able to discern the lies that they are exposed to.

Great book deserved better audio production

I gather that this audiobook was rushed out the door, which is a shame. I hope someday they can re-record it with Mark Levin doing the intro with the kind of passion and emphasis that he gives his radio audience. He read it very quickly, in a bit of a monotone. Then the other narrator takes over, but it's very hard to catch the difference between the lengthy quoted passages, and Mark's own words. May I suggest a third narrator take over for the quotes? Like Richard Dawkins did in his recent books? Much easier on the ear, and easier to keep straight. Performance aside, this is a stunning book which makes clear the evil philosophies that have led us down the rat hole of statism. I recommend it to anyone who wants to flesh out the theoretical underpinnings of modern conservatism and libertarianism.

Man's basic nature : Liberty

In this book, Mark Levins reiterates the goals of our founding fathers when they gathered to write the constitution and form our unique brand of American democracy. By tracing patterns of thought by the greatest thinkers of the western world, Levin clearly explains the flaws of logic and lack of appreciation for man's true human nature that have led to the 'group think' socialistic aspects unduly praised today by popular culture.

This book gives a logical explanation of where conservative ideals originate and how their simple goal for all men to pursue happiness in liberty has become corrupted since World War I. Levin's book describes how a socialist strain of 'do-good'ing that has turned our government into a "Nanny State." The goals of which run counter to individual freedoms, daily liberty and pursuits of prosperity.

The negative spin put on the desire of conservatives to keep government out of our daily lives is a disingenuous, but rampant criticism in today's culture. This book lists point by point historical evidence that the socialist characteristics of government, praised by liberals as humanitarian, have the effect of strangling individual self determination and is therefore detrimental to the American way of life.
Levin's book ignited a new interest in the Constitution in me as he explained the origins of political and economic conservatives' desire to keep Americans free of tyranny. I'm not certain how a liberal-leaning American would accept the premises raised by Levin. But I found his arguments compelling, if not sad. By this account, we have strayed a long way from what our founding fathers envisioned.

Important Information for Saving America

If you could sum up Ameritopia in three words, what would they be?

vital
necessary
timely

What other book might you compare Ameritopia to and why?

Liberty and Tyranny - both books explain how leftists have been destroying America, and why Americans must return to our founding principles enshrined in the amended constitution.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

The narration was dry, but did not deter from the importance of the material.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The book encouraged me to defend liberty.

Any additional comments?

Listen to this important material, and defend liberty against totalitarians.