Liberty and Tyranny

A Conservative Manifesto

By: Mark R. Levin

Narrated by: Adam Grupper

Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins

Publisher's summary

Conservative talk radio's fastest-growing superstar is also a New York Times best-selling phenomenon: the author of the groundbreaking critique of the Supreme Court, Men in Black, and the deeply personal dog lover's memoir Rescuing Sprite, Mark R. Levin now delivers the book that characterizes both his devotion to his more than 5 million listeners and his love of our country and the legacy of our Founding Fathers.

Liberty and Tyranny is Mark R. Levin's clarion call to conservative America, a new manifesto for the conservative movement for the 21st century.

In the face of the modern liberal assault on Constitution-based values, an attack that has steadily snowballed since President Roosevelt's New Deal of the 1930s and resulted in a federal government that is a massive, unaccountable conglomerate, the time for re-enforcing the intellectual and practical case for conservatism is now. Conservative beliefs in individual freedoms do, in the end, stand for liberty for all Americans, while liberal dictates lead to the breakdown of civilized society - in short, tyranny.

Looking back to look to the future, Levin writes, "Conservatism is the antidote to tyranny precisely because its principles are our founding principles." And in a series of powerful essays, Levin lays out how conservatives can counter the liberal corrosion that has filtered into every timely issue affecting our daily lives, from the economy to health care, global warming, immigration, and more -- and illustrates how change, as seen through the conservative lens, is always prudent, and always an enhancement to individual freedom.

As provocative, well-reasoned, robust, and informed as his on-air commentary, Levin's narrative will galvanize listeners to begin a new era in conservative thinking and action.

©2009 Mark R. Levin; 2009 Simon & Schuster, Inc.

Brilliant Book!

An absolute must read book for anyone who wishes to live in a free Society absent from tyranny and away from the Statist's agenda!

Good grasp of true conservatism

I love Mark Levin because he has such an incredible amount of knowledge about the true nature of conservatism and America's founding principles. Definitely worth reading if you want an idea of what's going on in our country.

A book that could contribute to saving the United States

Mark warns of our demise if we do not change the direction or country is heading. It's historical references are accurate and the consequences of not returning to our founding fathers intent are evident.

My Favorite Work Since the 1787 Federalist Papers!

Timeless yet timely; this is a fresh, clear collection of the pillars of conservatism. Juxtaposed against the natural tendency to 'throw in the towel' for the ever-burgeoning nation state, Mark exposes root causes for today's issues and problems (many having festered and grown over the last 70 years). He brilliantly wraps it all up in the epilogue chapter.

As an engineer, I highly regard Mark's thorough research. This book contains a wealth of data supporting each claim.

The first chapter is read by Mark. And, although the remaining chapters are not, Mr. Grupper is a fine speaker and was easy to listen to.

The US will only remain a great nation if we the citizens find our moorings under the responsibilities of liberty. We must reject these subversive attepts to replace this precious liberty with soft tyranny.

The George S Patton of Radio

As a soldier that swore to protect the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic, I thought I understood the founding document pretty well. Mr Levin uses a keen intellect and sharp whit to clearly explain where this country's founding began, the framers intentions, and our direction as a society to date. He makes a clear comparison between we conservatives and where we stand, and that of the Statist...or as you may know them, Liberals and thier goals. This book should be required reading in schools, instead of the revisionist drivel my son is sent home with.

A plain and simple view of Conservatism

If your only education of Conservatism is the spew that comes from cable news. If you fear Conservatism because of your fear of the Rush Limbaugh types. This Book is for you.
A straight forward look into what it really means to be a Conservative without all the labels. No BS.

Profoundly thoughtful

Mark was ambitious in this book. He went to the foundation of western thought. He looked at what deep thinkers across the centuries have said about what makes humans thrive and what liberty really is and is not. I found the book hard going in places but always compelling. It reinforced my belief in the concept of less government, the need for a moral society that finds meaning in its religeous beliefs and the basic right of private property. Our constitution is a profoundly meaningful and clear document which we have allowed to be repeatedly subverted and wich the corrent administration desires to bend and twist beyound recognition.

Very well written - great book

This book is extremely well written, and a great listen. It disects our present situation in America highlighting the fundamental differences between the stateist (liberal) mindset and principles of the true conservative. This book should serve as a wake up call and call to action for conservatives.

Perfect Book to understand the Politicians

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. Perfect book with common sense, and stats. Makes one feel like it is so obvious what is being done and validates to me why most voters are ignorant and the politicians know it and do not care. Wish everyone could read this and understand their consequences when they vote. People have a right to make stupid decisions as long as they are informed. As Churchill is quoted as saying

The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter.

this book. it's the story of us, America.

Would you consider the audio edition of Liberty and Tyranny to be better than the print version?

for me the audio edition is the way to go. It help me from getting caught up in the old english and I can get the whole story with all the details that I would not gotten reading it alone.

What did you like best about this story?

you can clearly see where government has taken power that belonged to the States and the people, and how they have fooled the people to return to tyrany of the Federal government.

Have you listened to any of Adam Grupper’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

yes, both have been or a high quality, I can't determin wich is better.

What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

John Locke, and his intelligence