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An Inconvenient Book: Real Solutions to the World's Biggest Problems | 
 enlarge | Authors: Glenn Beck, Kevin Balfe
Publisher: Threshold Editions
Category: Book
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Rating:  445 reviews
Sales Rank: 5042
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 304
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.3 x 1.1
ISBN: 1416552197
Dewey Decimal Number: 973.92
EAN: 9781416552192
ASIN: 1416552197
Publication Date: November 20, 2007
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Product Description
The world is a mess. It seems that every time you turn around, there's another problem:
Iran is developing nuclear capabilities. Public schools actually seem to be making our kids dumber. Charlie Sheen has a hit sitcom. Obesity is a national epidemic.
The divorce rates is rising faster than gas prices. Did you hear me--Charlie Sheen has a hit sitcom!
This just barely scratches the surface. Sadly, there's no shortage of problems what we need now are solutions. If only there was a man who could simplify things, cut through the rhetoric and fix everything? Then, if he was just able to put all of that insight into a book that people could buy...in a store and online say, for like $24.99? Man, that would be great...
Wait a minute!
"Inconvenient Book: The Real Story Behind The Biggest Problems In The World!" is that very book the one source for the Real Story behind the problems that seemed too big and complicated to solve (until now) plus their common sense solutions. Think of it as a Hints From Heloise that's less "getting red wine out of your carpet" and more "keeping illegal aliens out of your country"...
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 Entertaining and Informative December 1, 2007
47 out of 64 found this review helpful
Glenn Beck has written a book that is scary, funny, informative, and even trivial. It is a great combination of being important as well as hilarious.
Mr. Beck covers issues ranging from global warming and illegal immigration to body image and blind dating. It is hard to conceive how he includes such diverse topics in a single volume, but he manages to do it very well.
I'll touch on some of the areas covered:
The scary
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The politically incorrect movement and how it enables radical Islam to establish strong footholds in the U.S. prison system and elsewhere in the nation. Must read chapters.
America's oil dependence - For those who are concerned about gasoline at $3.00/gallon, it is only going to get worse. This is not all negative though; the author has some good solutions.
Illegal immigration - This is not about racism or keeping people from bettering themselves. Beck does a great job of putting this into perspective and has some great ideas.
The Funny
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The chapter on blind dating is hilarious. It helps to lighten up some weighty subjects in other parts of the book.
The Informative
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Most of the book falls into this category. There are some of these parts that deserve special mention. For example, Beck's chapter on the minimum wage is really simplified to help anyone be able to understand it. So many people seem to not understand the basic economics of this issue, but Glenn does a superb job on it. He has a very powerful visual to aid readers on page 218.
Radical Islam is another area that he covers very well. This section is packed full of information. He summarizes it very well: "It's about politics, not religion." This part is very well done.
Marriage and Divorce - Not only does he put the statistics into perspective, he makes it very clear what the risk factors are and how couples can avoid divorce. He backs it up with data.
Global Warming - This is another must read chapter. The author does a great job of documenting much of the nonsense around the hysteria on this subject. As one could tell from the title of the book, this is a key point in the book.
One excellent thing that he does is document how the fearmongers in the media and elsewhere, have created an alternating cycle of scares about global cooling and global warming. He talks about the global cooling scare of the 1970s. He has great quotes on opposite ends of the spectrum from Newsweek in 1975 and The Washington Post in 2006. These quotes on in chapter one set the stage for the global warming lesson.
He goes on to say: 'But the global-cooling age was far from the first climate scare. The New York Times wrote scary articles about cooling in 1924, warming in 1935, back to cooling in 1975, and, of course, warming again today.' This part alone will help those who buy the media hysteria hook, line, and sinker. Those who are terrified of global warming should also read State of Fear by Michael Crichton. State of Fear
The Trivial
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Beck has a section on tipping that many will agree with, but this falls more into the category of a pet peeve than a serious issue.
This is really a great book. It informs and entertains at the same time. That is a real rarity. Do yourself a favor and buy it.
Brain food for short bus politicos November 26, 2007
29 out of 39 found this review helpful
People say Glenn's radical, lost it, out of touch. Actually he just has a sizable, curious brain and thinks; a vast unknown talent to political correctness worshipers. Whatever the topic he covers in this book, he analyzes it, and tells it like he sees it. He's usually right. When you think he's wrong, it isn't painful, because he's a witty writer, and in the end he made you think. That's his message. People should try it sometime.
The Fusions of Entertainment and Enlightenment December 10, 2007
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
I will admit at the beginning that I am a fan of Glenn Beck's radio and TV shows, so some will dismiss this highly positive review of the book as ignorantly following Beck's lead. I assure you my review is based on what I read.
And what I read was highly entertaining, and informative.
On every page, there is at least one item that will make you laugh, whether it be a cartoon, a line of prose, or one of Glenn's "ADD Moments." The hard part was deciding whether to read the chapter or read the asides first!
All in all, it was highly refreshing, interesting, funny, challenging, and quick to read. Don't believe the 1-star reviews. Anybody can get something good from "An Inconvenient Book."
There's more to Glenn Beck November 26, 2007
26 out of 35 found this review helpful
There are hundreds of interesting and intriguing facts that Beck has spread throughout the book, most of which will leave you stunned but some of which may leave you in awe. I like his writing style, it's informative and humorous. I found this book very interesting and well worth reading. In fact it showed a little more to Beck than you might get from radio or TV. I highly recommend it.
And for a good philosophy book I recommend Understanding: Train of Thought.
after actually READING the book November 21, 2007
174 out of 249 found this review helpful
I noticed that some of the negative reveiws would say things such as "ive seen this all before", or the "one rotten egg" one (loved that one). I enjoyed the book because Beck backs up his assertions and doesnt just make accusations and then drop the subject. I personally enjoyed the book, and learned much. I then decided that I had better check the facts...and found out that Beck was right (and while funny, some of this is quite scary).
For the crowd that doesnt actually want to read the entire book, check the facts and become INFORMED on the realities here, I just wanted to comment that I find such uninformed musings to be tripe. :c)
Oh....as for the rotten eggs analogy some reviewer made....my wife raises chickens, and if you find a rotten egg in the coop, then throw it out...dont throw out all the eggs...or kill the chickens....or burn down the coop!
Thanks for reading!
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