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

Good overall

while this book does not have much story to it, it didn't make me laugh a few times. it's interesting to see a way of having fun while still shining light on some of the problems in America.

Short but fun

In this book Colberts humour was even more intricate and surreal. The narrator contains rich narrative abilities and his unique bran of social commentary. If you like His shows you will like this book. Its Hilarious.
Happy reading...

Too Much Hyperbolic Hyperbole

In a phrase that Colbert himself might use, this book contains too much hyperbolic hyperbole. I enjoyed his previous book, which was very entertaining and more subtle. That book kept leaving me with a question of "wait, does he really think that? Oh no, of course not." In this book, he hits you over the head with a humor hammer; he is working too hard for the laughs by making all his exaggerations huge. It is still entertaining, just not his best work. Too dramatic, which he really doesn't need to create a successful work.

Good but not great

All in all the book is ok. It's not great but not bad. It's a treat to hear Stephen narrating his own book but honestly I think I just liked him better in small doses.

funny stuff

if you like Stephen Colbert you'll like this. it was a fun listen. Broken up into small chapters which I liked

Don't get me wrong

I'm a big fan of Stephen Colbert, but it turns out he is much more effective as a performer than as a book author ... at least imo. Somehow I was expecting the book to provide more depth than it did. Much of it seemed like rehashing his monologues. Nevertheless, I will be anxious for his next show.

Funny, but nothing surprising

If you enjoy watching the Colbert report you'll probably enjoy listening to this audio book. However, if you're expecting something groundbreaking you'll be disappointed.

This guy is FUNNY!!

What did you love best about America Again?

I was surprised how funny he is. I've never seen his TV show, I just learned of him....yep, from a talk show, and I decided to get his book to learn more about his sense of humor. Which is GREAT!

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

His tips on how to go to a job interview

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

A funny look at serious topics

Any additional comments?

I laughed out loud several times, probably looking like a fool to passersby as I listened while riding my bike and shopping in Target.

Get ready for a lethal dose of cynicism!

You probably already know who Stephen Colbert is and are familiar with the character he played on The Colbert Report, as I was when I bought this book, but you are not prepared for the onslaught of cynicism that is about to lay siege to your earballs. It's nearly unmitigated, and to be honest, I found it tiresome after about half an hour.

Make no mistake, there were some serious laughs to be had, but when you consider the gravity of the subject matter, namely the decline of our society, the nonstop barrage seems in bad taste. I guess the best solution is just not considering the gravity of the subject matter. It appears to have worked for Colbert.

Freaking Hilarious

This book is a crack up. I have always loved Stephen Colbert and this didn't disappoint. Recommend to anybody who likes to laugh or wants to enjoy what they are listening too.