Things That Matter

Three Decades of Passions, Pastimes and Politics

By: Charles Krauthammer

Narrated by: Charles Krauthammer, George Newbern

Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

From America’s preeminent columnist, named by the Financial Times the most influential commentator in the nation, a must-have collection of Charles Krauthammer’s essential, timeless writings.

A brilliant stylist known for an uncompromising honesty that challenged conventional wisdom at every turn, Krauthammer dazzled readers for decades with his keen insight into politics and government. His weekly column was a must-read in Washington and across the country. Don’t miss the best of Krauthammer’s intelligence, erudition, and wit collected in one volume.

Listeners will find here not only the country’s leading conservative thinker offering a pas­sionate defense of limited government, but also a highly independent mind whose views - on feminism, evolution and the death penalty, for example - defy ideological convention.

Things That Matter also features several of Krautham­mer’s major path-breaking essays - on bioeth­ics, on Jewish destiny and on America’s role as the world’s superpower - that have pro­foundly influenced the nation’s thoughts and policies. And finally, the collection presents a trove of always penetrating, often bemused reflections on everything from border collies to Halley’s Comet, from Woody Allen to Win­ston Churchill, from the punishing pleasures of speed chess to the elegance of the perfectly thrown outfield assist.

With a special, highly autobiographical introduction, in which Krauthammer reflects on the events that shaped his career and political philosophy, this indispensable chronicle takes the listener on a fascinating journey through the fashions and follies, the tragedies and triumphs, of the last three decades of American life.

©2013 Charles Krauthammer (P)2013 Random House Audio

Great book

Didn’t get full 5 stars in performance because middle section wasn’t narrated by Charles. Great articles. Great for the long road trip I took.

His Writings Will Be Missed

One of the leading political thinkers of our time, this "greatest hits" collection brings about many of his best works over the past 30 years. He will be missed, but these stories are largely timeless.

Charles Krauthammer, conservative apologist

Charles Krauthammer is the ultimate concise conservative apologist. What an incredible mind we have lost with his passing.

Articulate, reasoned, principled.

A book many Americans should read. We will miss Krauthammer’s intellect and dry wit. Who will God raise up to replace this calm voice of reason in the discourse of politics?

Superlative History Lesson

So much historical content for reference, will warrant a second (or more) listen. We, as a people, culture and species, have lost a great thinker. Thank you Charles.

Charles at his finest

Full of wisdom, humility and reason. Charles IS one of the great political thinkers of our time.

Exceptional Writing and Narration

Charles is an amazing writer. I only wish I had discovered his columns earlier.i also wish he had been able to finish the narration. You can sense the passion in his voice.

Amazing

What an amazing book I highly recommend it to everybody regardless of age, profession, political affiliation

My first audio book

This was my first audio book and I fear the bar has been set too high. I enjoyed it from start to 11.5 hr finish. I am a better person for have listened.

Excellent When the Author Narrates

Dr. Krauthammer is one of the great conservative minds of our time. It love to hear what he has to say. I've listened to most of this book and truly enjoy when the author reads his own work. There are nuances, pathos and humor that come through when he reads, as opposed to large portions of the work that are read by another narrator.

Still, an excellent work and well worth listening to — or perhaps this is one you should read.