Common Sense

By: Thomas Paine

Narrated by: Walter Dixon

Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

Thomas Paine published Common Sense in 1776, a time when America was a hotbed of revolution. The pamphlet, which called for America's political freedom, sold more than 150,000 copies in three months. Paine not only spurred his fellow Americans to action but soon came to symbolize the spirit of the Revolution itself. His persuasive pieces, written so elegantly, spoke to the hearts and minds of all those fighting for freedom from England.

Public Domain (P)2011 Gildan Media Corp

Critic reviews

“No writer has exceeded Paine in ease and familiarity of style; in perspicuity of expression, happiness of elucidation, and in simple unassuming language.” (Thomas Jefferson)

Great read for everyone to remember what independence is about

Thomas paine’s common sense is a great listen for those who found value and dont discriminate people based on religion and spoke against enslavement of people in the Americas. If you listen close Paine argues for a separation of Church and Politics (appendix) thats a great reminder for people in America today that government and society are too separate things. And using government to force society to remain stagnant is poison to our very foundation. He says America should be free of kings rule and pity wars and shouldn’t have/had kept and connection with. Unfortunately that would remain true in the 1800’/ and on

an excellent read are all historians and students

clearly spells out the choices before the colonists when deciding or the to make peace with the king or act separately and independently.

Read it.

This book was one of the foundation and fundamental influences on America entering into the Revolutionary war. Read it and understand the mindset of the time and how we should possibly should view things now.

Living History

Would you consider the audio edition of Common Sense to be better than the print version?

Audiobook or print, great value either way!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Common Sense?

The most memorable moment is the understanding the time marches on, but politics remains the same in many essential ways, because it is the involvement of people that remain constant.

What aspect of Walter Dixon’s performance would you have changed?

Walter Dixon is a very consistent and pleasant narrator.

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

The most interesting tidbit may be how much holds true 250 years later.

Any additional comments?

Read history, its like reading the spoiler for what is happening right now. Grab the popcorn and watch it happen all over again, enjoy the ride.

Timeless

"The present state of America is truly alarming to every man who is capable of reflexion".
Still applies today in 2016!

Church and State

Bind us together with chords that cannot be broken, bind us together with chords of God's love. AMEN.

A Truly American Piece

I think this piece more succinctly explains why the actions of King George III led so many American Colonists to secede from England. The explanations about why monarchy is not valid form of government for a Christian nation are really well done. I'm a little disappointed that so much time was spent on bashing on the Quakers. Still the arguments given as to why their reasonings didn't really work were well presented.

A MUST READ for every American!

Enormously popular and widely read propaganda pamphlet, published in 1776, clearly and persuasively argues for American separation from Great Britain and paves the way for the Declaration of Independence. Eloquent, persuasive and incendiary. I can see why this pamphlet was so influential. A must read for every American!

Learn the History!

Where does Common Sense rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

In the top 10

What did you like best about this story?

I liked listening while on-the-go and the reminder of history.

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

Ease of listening. Allows my hands to be free for workouts.

If you could give Common Sense a new subtitle, what would it be?

The knowledge of Thomas Paine

Any additional comments?

This is a keeper.

A look back...or even forward

Wise words to live and run a country by. In light of the current political upheavals I'm thinking that present day Whigs and Tories should get together and listen to this book as keeping this country from the hands of invaders and our survival is what it is about. Read this....it's just Common Sense.