America Again

Re-becoming the Greatness We Never Weren't

By: Stephen Colbert

Narrated by: Stephen Colbert, Tim Meadows, Jordin Ruderman

Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

Audie Award Nominee, Humor, 2013

Book store nation, in the history of mankind there has never been a greater country than America. You could say we're the number one nation at being the best at greatness.

But as perfect as America is in every single way, America is broken! And we can't exchange it because we're 236 years past the 30-day return window. Look around - we don't make anything anymore, we've mortgaged our future to China, and the Apologist-in-Chief goes on world tours just to bow before foreign leaders. Worse, the L.A. Four Seasons Hotel doesn't even have a dedicated phone button for the Spa. You have to dial an extension! Where did we lose our way?!

It's high time we restored America to the greatness it never lost!

Luckily, America Again will singlebookedly pull this country back from the brink. Covering subject's ranging from healthcare ("I shudder to think where we'd be without the wide variety of prescription drugs to treat our maladies, such as think-shuddering") to the economy ("Life is giving us lemons, and we're shipping them to the Chinese to make our lemon-flavored leadonade") to food ("Feel free to deep fry this book-it's a rich source of fiber"), Stephen gives America the dose of truth it needs to get back on track.

©2012 Stephen Colbert (P)2012 Hachette Audio

Entertaining, masterfully narrated but that's that

Very entertaining and incredible narration. I didn't expect much but I thought I might learn something from the book. It's hard to trust anything that's being said, so that part was disappointing.

You can't not like this

Like the first book, this is classic Colbert. In fact, I think "Colbert" is the best word to describe it. In the same way that Monty Python effectively created its own sub-genre ("Pythonesque"), "Colbert" has become its own style. If you never watched the Colbert Report, I have no idea how this book will strike you, but if you have, you'll get it. My only complaint is that I wish the book were longer!

Funny without real substance

Steven is as always a brilliant sarcastic however in this book you he lacks genuine ideas or real substance to talk about. At times you feel some of the stuff is just there to fill space. After reading the previous book "I am America, and do can you" I was expecting much more from this one.

Colbert does it again, nation!

What made the experience of listening to America Again the most enjoyable?

Steven's delivery is essential to this book! If you love his show, you will like this.

Would you recommend America Again to your friends? Why or why not?

I would definitely recommend this book

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Of course I laughed out loud! It's Colbert!

Any additional comments?

The book seemed a little short, maybe that's because I was enjoying it so much. Stephen can make deep insights into the current political and pop culture scene that make you think and laugh at the same time!

Best for Steven Colbert Fans

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

If your politics lean to the left, and if you are a big fan of sarcastic humor, you'll enjoy this audio book. I wouldn't recommend this to all my friends, especially those who's politics are to the right of center or who take things literally too much. All in all, not for everyone, but if you fit the target, you'll love it.

funny.. but not too funny ! Colbert can do better!

Would you consider the audio edition of America Again to be better than the print version?

Smartest guy out there ! If you are a fan a must. Not a fan ? u r not missing anything.

Entertaining, funny and insightful.

Stephen's insights into American culture provide for an entertaining and funny listen. I just wish this book was a bit longer.

Really funny.

I wasn't sure what to expect, but found myself bursting out loud into laughter all the way through this book. The writing is just so smart. There is some foul language, but other than that it was very well done. Narration is excellent.

Look! It's Mitt Romney's policy platform...in 3D!

Which character ??? as performed by the narrators ??? was your favorite?

Colbert is a Genius!

What???s the most interesting tidbit you???ve picked up from this book?

Even though it's satire, Colbert nails the GOP on some it's most insane platform stances and their absurd logic in defending those views.

Couldn't stop laughing

Where does America Again rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The funniest book I have ever listen to. Stephen is smart, witty, and funny! People were looking at me driving and laughing like I'm crazy. That said, Stephen knows how to walk the thin line between joking about a topic and pointing real and tough problems. SMART.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

I couldn't know if he's joking or serious. I guess he was both which what makes this book good.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Cry from laughter

Any additional comments?

Highly recommended