Liberty Defined

50 Essential Issues That Affect Our Freedom

De: Ron Paul

Narrado por: Bob Craig

In Liberty Defined, congressman and #1 New York Times bestselling author Ron Paul returns with his most provocative, comprehensive, and compelling arguments for personal freedom to date.

The term "Liberty" is so commonly used in our country that it has become a mere cliché. But do we know what it means? What it promises? How it factors into our daily lives? And most importantly, can we recognize tyranny when it is sold to us disguised as a form of liberty?

Dr. Paul writes that to believe in liberty is not to believe in any particular social and economic outcome. It is to trust in the spontaneous order that emerges when the state does not intervene in human volition and human cooperation. It permits people to work out their problems for themselves, build lives for themselves, take risks and accept responsibility for the results, and make their own decisions. It is the seed of America.

This is a comprehensive guide to Dr. Paul's position on fifty of the most important issues of our times, from Abortion to Zionism. Accessible, easy to digest, and fearless in its discussion of controversial topics, Liberty Defined sheds new light on a word that is losing its shape.

©2011 Ron Paul (P)2011 Hachette Audio

A life-changing read.

Simply put: I don't know how anyone can read this book and remain Republican or Democrat. If there's an issue that you're questioning, Dr. Paul defines it in this book with all the wisdom and clarity in the world. I've always thought I was fairly conservative, but there's a few issues that he deals with in this book that completely changed my mind. Get this book and be open to what he says. It is so wrought with logic and reason, I defy you to find any reasonable argument against him.

He is not a crazy

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

Yes, Ron Paul really is a voice of reason. He take on all the left/right ideas and gives a thoughtful response to them.I found myself rethinking some of my own dogma and seeing his point on some issues. He is truly a new voice in the political system and someone more of us should be paying attention to.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

Clear ideas about what freedom is and how it has been slowly removed from America.

What about Bob Craig’s performance did you like?

Great insight and even sounds like Paul.

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

All of it was moving because of how far away we have moved away from what we should be.

Any additional comments?

Ron Paul is a latter day founding father.

Ron Paul Defined

What made the experience of listening to Liberty Defined the most enjoyable?

The narrator was solid, not exceptional, but never was annoying and was very clear. I enjoyed this book due to the views expressed.

What did you like best about this story?

I enjoyed hearing the reasoning behind what the media would call "madness" out of Ron Paul. Getting to hear why he stands the way he stands in a long explanation gave clarification compared to the 1 minute debate answers.

Which character – as performed by Bob Craig – was your favorite?

N/A

If you could give Liberty Defined a new subtitle, what would it be?

How to think about life liberty and the pursuit of happines. Or the Argument of Libertarianism

Any additional comments?

Awesome book gives great clarity. Everyone needs to read to hear the libertarian side of the argument even if they don't end up agreeing with it. It is either our future or we have no future.

Understanding Ron Paul

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

Yes, it explains Ron Paul's rationale for his positions on limiting government & restoring our liberty.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The Constitution. It isn't a perfect document, but an essential one we need to know & understand.

What about Bob Craig’s performance did you like?

It was good.

Any additional comments?

Very good primer on Ron Paul and libertarian thinking.

Good Book

What did you love best about Liberty Defined?

I am a Ron Paul fan and felt that it was good for my 17 year old to hear as well. Ron does a great job at explaining his political positions.

Astounding content!

Common sense arguments set forth by Ron Paul make you wonder why we still live our lives not noticing how many freedoms we have given up and are about to give up even more if staying idle and pretending all is just fine.
We need to start putting some more effort into our thought process - no excuses!
Fantastic book!

Every Libertarian Should Read and Own This Book

Even if you disagree with some of the policy positions outlined in the book, Ron Paul does an excellent job of proposing questions about the role of government and maximizing liberty on every major issue. Due to it's alphabetical format, this book would make an excellent reference book for anyone of the libertarian minded person that might be interested in becoming more involved in politics.

Excellent review of libertarian ideals

Outlines the libertarian view on a wide variety of political and moral points. Ron Paul's viewpoints are extremely consistent and this book shows how many (if not all) political points are directly tied to each other, also revealing the hypocrisy of both Republican and Democratic parties.

Is Ron Paul Crazy?

Or does the rest of the country just not get it? In this book Ron Paul takes a few very basic ideas (every capable individual owns themselves and their mind, and force should only be used to protect life and liberty) and, without compromise, applies them to some issues that are constantly being argued over (and some that are not). He starts many of the issues with what the constitution has to say about them, and talks about many ideas that clog and confuse the issues.

A book every American should read!!!!

Congressman Paul never fails to shoot straight and tell it like it is. He should be our president right now.