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

Classic Colbert.

I really liked all Colbert"s insights and opinions. And it's really funny when read by Colbert; and five stars for it's humorous ways of being Stephen Colbert Report. On to his next book.

Do NOT drive listening to this!

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

Stephen Colbert does satire so strong that it gets your gut aching. The writing team that produced this book have mixed some old and new stuff to make an hilarious listen.

What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

To get the full performance, with the unique Colbert intonation, inflection and timing, is incomparable to just reading the book.

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

It is so easy to make "Clean Coal" once you know how. Colbert illuminates this and many other aspects of American scientific achievement, life, economy and politics

Any additional comments?

As a native of Australia and unable to vote in the US, it is wonderful to see that America has the ability to laugh at itself. The recovery from the Bush years is still precarious and that is what makes satire of this calibre so important- as well as simply hilarious.

Stephen being Stephen

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

Interesting? Look I can't recall any soul resonating points. There was no 'least' interesting.
Some was less so.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

As always I like Steve's voice. As usual though I began to dislike his voice somewhat.

Was America Again worth the listening time?

It was unless you wanted that Colbert Bump kind of feeling. It fell just short.

Any additional comments?

Steve, Know I will always be virtually your best fan.

Good enough.

Decent listen. It's quick and entertaining. The substance won't overwhelm you. I'd listen to more like the for half the price.

you are awesome Colbert!

loved it definitely an eye opener, and plus it made me laugh so much. To love America you have to be willing to work towards a better America how ever is in your power to do so.

Love the wry wit of Colbert!

What did you love best about America Again?

That it points out the inanity of American politics.

What did you like best about this story?

n/a (non fiction)

Which scene was your favorite?

n/a (non fiction)

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

n/a (non fiction)

Any additional comments?

no

More of a tongue-in-cheek rant than a book

I was expecting something a little more substantial, but I didn't read anything to say one way or the other. Was entertaining.

If you like Colbert's show you'll like this book.

Would you listen to America Again again? Why?

Yes, I'd listen to this again which is saying something because I rarely re-listen to audio books due to having so many I have yet to listen to.

What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

There are certain books that just work better as audio books. You get the inflection of Colbert as he would want the book to be read. I think that adds to the enjoyment of the work.

Satire at its best.

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

Why read the book when Stephen will read it at me so well.

What was one of the most memorable moments of America Again?

His delivery of every bit was spot on.

Which scene was your favorite?

Too many good bits to pick from.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

I wouldn't change a thing.

Any additional comments?

The road trip got even better.

Really Funny

Nice length and great listen. I love Colbert's sharp misdirection humor. Well done.