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LENGTH8 hrs and 52 mins
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RELEASE DATE09-20-11
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Publisher's Summary
Past and present civilizations failed and fail for many reasons, but the number-one predictor of a civilization’s survival is its sense of religion—or lack thereof. So argues First Things columnist David Goldman in How Civilizations Die (and Why Islam Is Dying Too).
The strength of a civilization’s religion affects its purpose, its fertility rate, and ultimately, its fate, says Goldman—who then argues that, contrary to popular belief, Islamic countries are in the last throes of death while Christian America is in a position to flourish. Goldman goes on to say that America must embrace our exceptionalism and stop trying to save Muslim countries that are determined to destroy themselves.
Original, stunning, and provocative, How Civilizations Die shows the power of religion to save—or doom—a society and why, if we stick to our principles, we will emerge as leader of another American century.
©2011 David P. Goldman (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
What the Critics Say
"David Goldman muses on population trends and religion with a breathtaking depth, originality, and panache." (Daniel Pipes, president of the Middle East Forum)
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"Is this really the future?"
The week I first started listening to this book, the President of Iran came forward to tell his population to have more babies. From then on, this book had my attention as statistical truth.
There are many things you cannot argue with and, numbers and data are one. Goldman lays out the future of many of our world's civilizations through the use of demographics. From there, he offers a few explanations for why many civilizations are willing themselves out of existence.
For instance, the change in attitude of children now becoming a financial liability rather than an asset. When a society reveres children as an expense, these are the first signs that the civilization is on its way to decline, if not extinction.
Whether you agree with Goldman or not, this is certainly a read that will make you think. Highly recommend this thought provoking book.2 of 2 people found this review helpful -
RobLokkesmoe Carrollton, TX, United States 11-05-12 Member Since 2011
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"Great but too detailed."
What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?Very intersting concepts that I had never been exposed to. I always thought that the Islamic world was exploding in growth such that in a century or so they would take over the world due to sheer numbers. This book offers facts that destroy that belief.
Any additional comments?The author appears to want his readers/listenters to be fully informed. But for the average person, this book could have been half as long and it still would have provided significant information.
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"Worldviews matter"
What did you love best about How Civilizations Die (and Why Islam Is Dying Too)?Sometimes it is necessary to explain the obvious. Anti-human campaigns,such as zero population growth, have consequences that should be obvious, but unfortunately aren't understood until it's too late.
The good news is that Christians who understand the biblical command to be fruitful and multiply are mankind's hope.
The narcissistic, short-sighted, me-centered reap what they sow: few children, and an end to their way of life, necessarily.
What does Tom Weiner bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?He read it with emphasis seemingly born of empathy. Very effective.
If you could give How Civilizations Die (and Why Islam Is Dying Too) a new subtitle, what would it be?Worldviews Matter
Any additional comments?Buy it. Read (listen to) it. Believe it. It's obvious.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful -
Chet Prairie Village, KS, United States 01-03-12 Member Since 2011
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"Want to know how the world really works? A must"
If you could sum up How Civilizations Die (and Why Islam Is Dying Too) in three words, what would they be?Humans abandon truth
What was one of the most memorable moments of How Civilizations Die (and Why Islam Is Dying Too)?The realization that we can't ignore fundamental truths
Have you listened to any of Tom Weiner’s other performances before? How does this one compare?N/A
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?Guaranteed to make you sick
Any additional comments?History can be interpreted many ways, but few if any interpretations make as much sense as this work.
4 of 7 people found this review helpful -
"Incredibly prejudiced"
This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?If you are totally ignorant of historical facts, absolutely prejudiced about almost eveything and think that you and only you hold the keys to all truth and to salvation, this book is for you and you will enjoy it. Otherwise do no bother. As a mathematician the most disturbing thing to me is the flowed logic that is carried on and on.
What could David Goldman have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?Get his historical facts right and take some logic courses since he seems not to realize that whatever
3 of 10 people found this review helpful -
kenneth SCOBEY, MONTANA, United States 10-10-11 Member Since 2011
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"A must read for any American"
What made the experience of listening to How Civilizations Die (and Why Islam Is Dying Too) the most enjoyable?story content
What was one of the most memorable moments of How Civilizations Die (and Why Islam Is Dying Too)?Hope for our future
What does Tom Weiner bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?emphasis
If you could give How Civilizations Die (and Why Islam Is Dying Too) a new subtitle, what would it be?Beyond stereo type
Any additional comments?Our young people need to understand why a young person in another country would
3 of 15 people found this review helpful