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The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America (The Audiobook): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction
Published by Hachette Audio
Narrated by Cast of the Daily Show with Jon Stewart
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Jon Stewart, host of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning "The Daily Show", and his coterie of patriots deliver a hilarious look at American government . . . Termed a "political king-maker" by Newsweek, and "the Dan Rather of infotainment" by Vanity Fair, Jon Stewart, along with the writers of "The Daily Show", combines his riotous wit and razor-sharp insight in this hilarious book.American-style democracy is the world's most beloved form of government, which explains why so many other nations are eager for us to impose it on them. But what is American democracy?In America (The Book), Jon Stewart and "The Daily Show" writing staff offer their insights into our unique system of government, dissecting its institutions, explaining its history and processes, and exploring the reasons why concepts like "One man, one vote," "Government by the people," and "Every vote counts" have become such popular urban myths.
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Reviews for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America (The Audiobook)
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5While humorous, there are some very cringe-worthy moments in this book. Mostly the overemphasis on using r*tard as an insult, and accusing people they don't like of being "secretly gay" (as we know, the worst possible insult to a straight). It just got tiring.It does give a succinct look at American Democracy, from the different branches of government to the history of the nation. The book helps explain the functions of the executive branch, the checks and balances of the Senate and Congress, and the judicial branch. There is a brief look at the possible future of America. The final chapter consists of infographics covering the rest of the world, and why, in the writers' opinions, it's not worth going.Even though the book is now dated, being from 2004, there are still some poignant facts through the haze of rude punch-downs and occasional poorly executed jokes. Still worth a read, I think.I do like how the whole book is laid out like a classic school textbook.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5This is suppose to be funny?
a smart-ass run down of American History..... I saw it a a put-down of the American people and a pointed finger at the collective stupidity of many/most (depending which state you are in) of the population.
there are some humorous moments and a smattering of facts.... but this didn't interest me as much as I thought it would.... I was disappointed. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Pretty much genius.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I adore Jon Stewart.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A must read.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I loved this book. It helps if you have some knowledge of American government and American history, but if you like the Daily Show, you'll love this book."The name of Senator Joseph McCarthy (R-WI) became synonymous with an era, not unlike his colleague, Representative William Pleistocene (D-MN)." - America, the Book
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5America (the book) is a humorous, satirical take on American politics form Jon Stewart and the writers/producers of The Daily Show. Stewart takes actual historical events and knowledge and turns it upside down, forming the satire.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5a parody book filled with truth -- I love it!
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Enjoyable, but I like the tv show better than the book.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A humorous and satirical look at our country, the ideals it was based on, those who founded it, and how it compares to other areas of the world.Unless you are already an expert on America, democracy and everything pertaining to it, you will find yourself wondering whether the information contained in this book is the truth, or a joke. The answer to that question is, "yes." I had to resort to an internet search more often than I care to admit, but I found that I learned more by being prompted by my ignorance of their point than I would have from reading a dry text book. The design is early elementary school textbook, which I found quite entertaining. The "Were You Aware" margin notes were especially hilarious, as were the footnotes. It's unfortunate; however, that in order to point out distressing truths about our 'great nation' the authors were forced to resort to humor. I have long been a fan of the Daily Show because, albeit in the guise of 'comedy', they are not afraid to engage in the kind of true and necessary journalism that the 'legitimate' media seems to have let fall by the wayside. This book is an extension of that aim, and accomplishes it's purpose quite well.Note: This book sits on our coffee table, with works by Bill Maher, Michael Moore, and Al Franken. It's what we like to call 'The Coffee Table of Leftism"
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very good and very funny.It's fun to play the 'Find your Governor's Porn name':* For the first name, use your state's capital* For the last name, use your state's flower.So, Mike Easley's porn name is 'Raleigh Dogwood'
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5If most republicans had read this text book in 4th grade social studies, perhaps we would not have had any Bush in the White House. From the writers of The Daily Show, this book takes a look at the untold story of American history. Not for conservatives. This book provides non-stop laughter page after page. More accurate than what most of our kids are reading these days! This is a must read!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5If there's a better interpreter of American culture, society, politics today than Jon Stewart and his "Daily Show" counterparts, let me know. This book sits by my bed, like the family bible, for when I'm needing some reassurance that we're not all going to hell in George Bush's riverboat.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This is hilarious! Anyone who likes Jon Stewart will love this book. Although every page is laugh-out-loud funny, it still makes some very good political points, especially about President Bush II.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book is HILARIOUS. A spin that only the Daily Show could put onto American history. The pictures and graphics are fantastic. If you have ever watched the Daily Show and laughed, you should read this book.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5If you like the Daily Show, you'll love this book. Simply hilarious. A working knowledge of American history will be useful in understanding a lot of the humor.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5thank you, Jon Stewart for having the cojones to bring american history to us this way. i certainly wouldn't recommend it to young kids, but sairtenly wide-eyed, open-minded college students (and others) will find great wisdom and logic here. thank you!!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I actually learned some things from this book, since I read it before ever taking a government class and knew absolutely nothing about American politics. I suggest this as a great book to ease preteens into learning about the government, though it's also really funny for any age. Probably the more you know about the government, the more you'll understand.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The funniest book I have ever read. HIGHLY recommend as essential toilet reading.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A mostly hilarious assessment of modern U.S. democracy. At times the jokes made me roll my eyes rather than laugh, but worth the read.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The book reads like a mere transcription of "The Daily Show". Therefore the book, and even an audio transcription, doesn't really work.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Trying to take the humour of a TV program and putting into a book is a tricky task. Much of the time it works here. I was certainly amused enough to laugh aloud on several occasions while reading it, but I doubt it would stand a second reading. I think it would be a great book to flip through a bit while at a party.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A fun silly book that captures the humor of the show quite accurately. It often pushes things slightly too far, but I think the show does that as well. On the other hand, isn't that part of the role of satire to push things too far?
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Maybe they took all the funny stuff out of the audiobook version. And all the great insights. Maybe.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Funny ha ha. Great coffee table book. And breakfast reading.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Funny look at the United States government by Stewart and the other writers of the Daily Show.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5I'm not sure if I outgrew the Daily Show or if this book isn't very funny...or both. All I know is that I only had a laugh reading this book a few times and the entire time I had the feeling that the authors think they're funnier/wittier than they really are, but it just came off as snarky. Years back, I read some books released by Modern Humorist a few years before this book was published and I couldn't help but think:A. I wish those guys were still putting out books now.B. They would have done this better and it would have been hilarious.I think anything from The Onion also trumps anything found in this book.Overall, I was underwhelmed by this one...really a disappointment and I won't be keeping it on my shelves.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Funny, cool, and intelligent, just like "The Daily Show", which is without a doubt one of the best programs on TV.If you crack "America" open and flip around, you'll very quickly find something you're tickled by. If you read it from cover to cover you'll find it chock full of humor throughout, from it's dedication ("To the huddled masses, Keep yearnin'!") and introduction by Thomas Jefferson (which ends, "P.S. Oh, and is true Halle Berry is once again single? If so, I'd be forever in your debt if you would put in a good word for T.J. Oh how I loves the mochachina." all the way through to the open letter to Sean Penn at the end ("In conclusion, obviously we cannot force silence upon you. Perhaps you would express your opinions through the medium of acting, in which you are of unparalleled skill, and not on Larry King, where you seem like kind of a douche.") Countless more besides, have a look.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Like The Daily Show with Jon Stewart itself, this book combines fact, cerebral jokes, and crude humor into a bundle of funny-because-it’s-true-but-you-wish-it-wasn’t vignettes. Instead of dealing with the day’s news as on the show, the book gives an overview of American history and politics. The audiobook has the added bonus of re-creating the show’s comic timing by featuring the voices of not only Stewart, but also Steven Colbert, Samantha Bee, and other Daily Show correspondents. The only downside to the audiobook is that it is an abridged version of the book, so I’m sure I missed out on some other comedy gold. This book is prefect for those who love the show or who enjoy satire, but not for those for whom sarcasm goes over their heads.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5I'm not a particular fan of Jon Stewart, although I wouldn't say I necessarily dislike him either. It could go either way. Sadly, I only made it about 2/3 of the way through this audiobook & decided to give up. I also have the hardcover coffee-table version of this, and if given the choice, I'd definitely pass on the audio. For one, it's abridged. For two, the hardcover is a coffee-table type book, so it's got lots of pictures & animations & such. So the audio doesn't do this book justice. The readers/authors try too hard to be funny, & they're not. Much more appealing visually in this case. Avoid the audio. Stick with the hardcover edition.