Guns

In a pulls-no-punches essay intended to provoke rational discussion, Stephen King sets down his thoughts about gun violence in America. Anger and grief in the wake of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School are palpable in this urgent piece of writing, but no less remarkable are King's keen thoughtfulness and composure as he explores the contours of the gun-control issue and constructs his argument for what can and should be done.

King's earnings from the sale of this essay will go to the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.

Stephen King is the author of 11/22/63, Under the Dome, Carrie, The Shining, and many other best-selling works.

"The overwhelming response from readers of the Kindle Single edition of Guns underscores the great need for thoughtful discourse on the issue of guns in America…I’m thrilled Audible is bringing Guns to the quickly growing audience of audiobook listeners." (Stephen King)

©2013 Stephen King (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

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"There are a handful of subjects in America so emotional and polarizing that the national dialogue around them amounts to little more than a shouting match. Chief among these is the subject of guns. In this intimate and moving Kindle Single, Stephen King employs all his gifts as writer and citizen to address gun violence in America. But why should we care what Stephen King has to say? As it turns out, there are a number of reasons. Despite his "liberal creds," King is an unapologetic gun owner himself. He is also the author of a novel--published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman--that has served as a "possible accelerant" for at least four real-life high school shooters. King had his publisher take that book off the market long ago, but the guns and the occasional bursts of unfathomable violence remain. When division is everywhere, is it possible for someone to argue passionately for the middle road? That is what King seeks to do here--this is a frank and thoughtful contribution to a dialogue in dire need of voices from the 'all-but-deserted middle.'" (Chris Schluep, Amazon.com)

Honest and sensible

What we all think, but we hesitate to talk about for fear of having a “drunks in a bar” experience.

Listen to this book no matter what side of this issue you are on. Just listen and then belief what you feel is right.

A sobering look at the status of the United States

A sobering look at the state of gun violence in America, a few humble suggestions well meaning and worded at how to cure this strange uniquely American cancer.
I'd say listen twice and know this was 2013 almost 10 years and NO improvements.

Written well… Even if I don’t agree with everything he says.

This is one of those instances where I can appreciate the passion that was put into this writing without agreeing with the authors beliefs. Stephen King did great research and wrote this in an excellent way to try and express his point. In addition, the audio reading of this was done fantastically. That being said, I don’t agree with a lot of his views and, as what tends to happen when someone is very passionate, some things were skewed towards his stance. Still an excellent read/listen to get oneperson’s perspective.

The title

the absolute Truth about his original story rage and his thoughts and perfectly text usage of what should be done with the guns and America.

Not just for liberals...

If you could sum up Guns in three words, what would they be?

Enlightning, controversial, smart!

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

The writer's point of view

Have you listened to any of Christian Rummel’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no

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

Made me really think!

Any additional comments?

Great article.. I just wish everyone would listen to and with an open mind!