• Speechless

  • Controlling Words, Controlling Minds
  • By: Michael Knowles
  • Narrated by: Michael Knowles
  • Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,811 ratings)

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“Political correctness” has taken politeness and turned it into a weapon of censorship and intimidation. In the workplace, on social media, and even at the dinner table, Americans are confronted daily with a laundry list of words they’re “not allowed” to say - and that list is updated constantly and without warning.

How did so absurd a concept become so dangerous - and come to dominate our public discourse over the last quarter-century?

In Speechless, number one nationally best-selling author and political commentator Michael Knowles masterfully traces the history and effects of political correctness from the early 20th century to the present, revealing its insidious roots, exposing the power-hungry language architects behind its ever-growing control, and examining what this concerted manipulation of speech means for the future of American culture, politics, and minds.

©2021 by Michael Knowles (P)2021 by Blackstone Publishing

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eye opening

This book may be one of the most eloquently written books I've listened to in a long time. I would strongly recommend this book to others.

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Very Informative

Well written and extremely informative. I will definitely be listening to this title again in the future

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Great Book! A MUST READ!

Don’t miss this bestseller (no matter what the NYTimes tries to say!)

Thoughtful, insightful, uncompromising truth!
Well written, well narrated, well worth your time!

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Speechless

I don’t know how to explain this book, it left me speechless. Amazing book and well thought out view points.

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I learned a lot!

Very compelling and interesting. I learned a lot and especially enjoyed the way he incorporated history, literature, philosophy, and religion in his argument. Michael Knowles' voice is pleasant to listen to so I enjoyed that as well, although I did think it was funny when he read quotes in the "voice" of a well-known figure like Bernie Sanders or Donald Trump.

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Great read!

I enjoyed all of the references and historical mentions.
Very relevant for today's culture!

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Better than Shapiro

Michael is awesome, this was a great book. Not a fan of the mysticism or the outright admission that he believes in mystic revelation but the book is pretty good nevertheless.

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Needed

This book is needed. It can get dull but push through. Great to get an overview of political correctness.

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Excellent Insight

Absolutely loved it and found it highly informative. I would highly recommend anyone interested in learning about the changes in language and American politics and culture.

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Excellent read

As much as I hate to admit this, Michael Knowles wrote a really good book that has actual words in it.

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