Being George Washington

The Indispensable Man, As You've Never Seen Him

Glenn Beck, the New York Times bestselling author of The Great Reset, offers a unique spin on the life and legacy of founding father George Washington.

IF YOU THINK YOU KNOW GEORGE WASHINGTON, THINK AGAIN.

This is the amazing true story of a real-life superhero who wore no cape and possessed no special powers—yet changed the world forever.

His life reads as if it were torn from the pages of an action novel: Bullet holes through his clothing. Horses shot out from under him. Unimaginable hardship. Disease. Spies and double-agents. And while we celebrate his great heroism and character, we discover he was also a flawed man. It’s those flaws that should give us hope for today. Understanding the very human way he turned himself from an uneducated farmer into the Indispensable (yet imperfect) Man is the only way to build a new generation of George Washingtons who can take on the extraordinary challenges that America is once again facing.

Washington up Close and Personal

By far the most information on Washington I have found in one location. Washington's story is not only unique but amazing, especially in his era.

Very motivating

If you could sum up Being George Washington in three words, what would they be?

Inspirational, motivating, great

Any additional comments?

It made me want to be a better man, a better American, and a more active in my community.

It's more than just a story or biography, it's a motivational book. Inspiring us to be the best we can be.

Wonderful book about a truly inspirational Man

Would you try another book from Glenn Beck and/or Ron McLarty?

I love Ron Mc Larty's reading! I could listen to him anytime, just wonderful!

What was most disappointing about Glenn Beck’s story?

Nothing!!!

How could the performance have been better?

I Couldn't have been any better

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Being George Washington?

None

Any additional comments?

I truly enjoyed this book and I will be listening to it again.Glenn is one of my favorite writers. I love his insights and thoughts that he works into the book with regard to why wewould want to apply this in our lives.I love that Glenn gets his information on George Washington from original sources and really gets into the character of who he was. Great Book!

Interesting listen

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

Yes, would recommend, because there might be a piece of history you might have forgotten and this might jog your memory.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Being George Washington?

Understanding more fully the role Napolean Bonapart played and his relationship with George Washington was very interesting. Also, getting a deeper understanding of how George Washington was respected and admired.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

I'm not sure I liked his character voice for George. Also, some of his accents were not so good, like the french accent.

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

Yes, understanding how much George Washington sacrificed for his love of country and how much he was away from home.

Any additional comments?

It is pretty amazing to realize just how long and arduous this war was against the British and how many men sacrificed their lives for a better way of life. At least they knew who the enemy was back then. Today, sadly, our enemies are like ghosts.

Lessons and Inspiration from History

Enjoyed learning about George Washington with many original quotes from our first and greatest president.
Would like to check out the writings of George Washington that UVA is publishing. How much better we could be as a country if we followed his counsel.