America the Beautiful

Rediscovering What Made This Nation Great

By: Candy Carson, Ben Carson MD

Narrated by: Dion Graham

Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

What is America becoming? Or, more importantly, what can she be if we reclaim a vision for the things that made her great in the first place?

In America the Beautiful, Dr. Ben Carson helps us learn from our past in order to chart a better course for our future. From his personal ascent from inner-city poverty to international medical and humanitarian acclaim, Carson shares experiential insights that help us understand:

• What is good about America
• Where we have gone astray
• Which fundamental beliefs have guided America from her founding into preeminence among nations

Written by a man who has experienced America's best and worst firsthand, America the Beautiful is at once alarming, convicting, and inspiring. You'll gain new perspectives on our nation's origins, our Judeo-Christian heritage, our educational system, capitalism versus socialism, our moral fabric, healthcare, and much more.

An incisive manifesto of the values that shaped America's past and must shape her future, America the Beautiful calls us all to use our God-given talents to improve our lives, our communities, our nation, and our world.

©2011 Ben Carson, Candy Carson (P)2011 Zondervan

Every American Should Read (Listen)

Any additional comments?

this book is an excellent read. Dr. Carson makes many very good observations about our counrty and provides common sense solutions to fixing our problems. Read/Listened (Whispersync) to this book in less than 2 days.

An Easy Listen

An easy listen to logical concepts, reward for earnest work, and stories based in experiences

A must for Americans

I found this book very moving. Ben Carson's opinion will not be agreeable to everyone, but if you are a conservative, believe strongly in our Constitution, and are open minded when it comes to solving the problems our country is facing then you will enjoy this book. It is very hard not to like this man. He uses our history to make points and brings to light many problems that are overlooked today, with educated, informative ideas to fix them. I have recommended this book to all my friends and would recommend it to you too.

Dr, Benjamin Carson is AWESOME!!!

What did you love best about America the Beautiful?

Dr. Benjamin Carson puts his thoughts in to words that is a MUST for our Great Nation call "America".

He speaks my language and he is a living example of what I see in a TRUE LEADER of America.

He has a "Vision for America" that all of US are Looking For regardless of your race or background.

I hope he will run for President of the United States of America in 2016!!!

He has my VOTE!

I would challenge everyone to either listen to his book or read his book.

We still have HOPE in America for our Future.

What did you like best about this story?

It was so easy to understand and hit the basics principles of what our Country was Foundered on in 1776.

What about Dion Graham’s performance did you like?

This book was very easy to listen to and follow and moved at the right pace. Dion did an outstanding job.

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

It laid out a Simple Blue Print for America for a successful future... but if we don't change our direction in America we will be JUST LIKE ROME and Fall...

We Still Have Hope in America!!

Any additional comments?

It was an Awesome Book that every American should read or listen to as I am doing in my car.

If you love America, listen to this

Regardless of whether you are a Democrat, Republican or Independent, the references in this book about our country's early years are a must read. Later in the book, some of the implications for today seemed a bit repetitive, but the message is worthwhile.

What a great book

I didn't have any expectations when I started this book. I had heard of Dr. Carson because of my job in healthcare. This book was a balanced mix of history, personal experience, and cogent recommendations on solving major problems in America. I recommend it to anybody searching for solutions to modern day societal and political issues. I hope Dr. Carson someday writes a book addressing the serious problems with the US healthcare system from the perspective of a neuro - surgeon.

America

Outstanding analysis of a cultural deviation of our country. The question is, can we correct it?

Best Presidential Candidate for 2016. We need a civilian in the white house, not professional

Easily the best presidential candidate for 2016. We haven't had a civilian leader since President Eisenhower just after World War II… I think it's worth a try to NOT put another career politician in the White House which means Trump, Fiorina & Carson look better than others.
Additionally, all 3 candidates have had great success in American industry both public and private. That means they understand how things work. Those who go straight from college to Washington DC for internships and working for government officials… They don't learn anything about the real world, just politics.

Absolutely wonderful story

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

Only in one case, chapter 2

Who was your favorite character and why?

Dr. Ben Carson. Mother! The mother who raised thes two men should get a Pulitzer prize!
It is so enlightening to hear a story about an individual who was raised in poverty, by a absolutely wonderful single mother who demanded their best efforts in every school course through reading. While meeting Dr. Carson would be a life experience, second to none, his mother would be my first choice.

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

No yet

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No

Any additional comments?

None

Great history lessons and balanced solutions

Where does America the Beautiful rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Great historical reference book for current application

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

Ben Carson's life speaks from real experiences

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

N/a

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

Historical facts. Logical approac

Any additional comments?

Will listen again and share