The Brotherhood

America's Next Great Enemy

By: Erick Stakelbeck

Narrated by: John Pruden

Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

The Muslim Brotherhood, or Ikhwan, has engaged in terrorism, assassinations, and anti-Western, anti-Semitic rhetoric and violence for almost a century - yet few Americans realize how powerful they really are. While we focus on al Qaeda, Hamas, and Hezbollah, it's actually the Muslim Brotherhood, the world's oldest, most influential, and most anti-American Islamist group, that has become the preeminent voice and power in the Muslim world.

Hiding behind a cloak of respectability and expensive Western suits, the Muslim Brotherhood is installing vehemently anti-American governments and power structures throughout the Middle East and the world, as we sit back and cheer for the "democracy" of the Arab Spring.

In his new book, The Brotherhood: America's Next Great Enemy, Erick Stakelbeck teaches us the frightening truth about this dangerous group, from his first-hand experiences investigating the Brotherhood for eleven years, interviewing its members and visiting its mosques and enclaves.

In The Brotherhood, Stakelbeck:

• Reveals how the Obama administration has put the Brotherhood on the threshold of power at every turn
• Examines the alarming ramifications for America, Europe, and Israel of the Brotherhood's rapid rise
• Warns against the West's-particularly the Left's-shortsighted, naïve, and deadly embrace of the Ikhwan and
• Traces the group from its violent roots to its current strategy of "stealth jihad"

With Middle Eastern unrest only growing hotter, and saber-rattling at the West only growing louder, the Muslim Brotherhood's growing global clout will remain on the front burner of American national security challenges.

Revealing and disconcerting, The Brotherhood is a must-listen for every American hoping to remain in a free America.

©2013 Erick Stakelbeck (P)2013 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Erick exposes the Muslim Brotherhood, how they operate, and how our government is aiding and abetting this threat. Genius." (Glenn Beck)

Good info but too heavy on the advocacy

Any additional comments?

I gleaned a great deal, but I wish the book had been more objective and less adversarial. At some points, it was more diatribe than a scholarly objective work. I don't mind the POV aspect, but the intonations became a little over the top. Too bad because this is a topic that deserves top billing.

A must read book.

Learning from the past, very essential to perfect our future.
Very enlightening. True to the core.

Interesting view of a complex problem

If you remove the politically charged rhetoric, you’d be left with 9-11% of the original text that is worth paying attention. I cannot recommend with a clear conscience.

A big waste of time and money for this book

What disappointed you about The Brotherhood?

I bought this book to try and learn more about the Brotherhood. I did not learn anymore about the Brotherhood, then I already knew. This book is nothing more then a platform to put down the liberals and President Obama. Stakelbeck had some valid points, but very few. After listening for about 3 hours, I shut it off. I could not stand anymore of his far right crazy ranting.

Would you ever listen to anything by Erick Stakelbeck again?

NEVER. Erick Stakelbeck is a right wing crazy person.

What didn’t you like about John Pruden’s performance?

John Pruden's performance was okay. Nothing wrong with it.

Any additional comments?

I wish I had not wasted my money on this audio book.