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Jon Stewart on America (The Book)
Sure, we could write a pithy blurb telling you all about America (The Book), by Jon Stewart and the writers of The Daily Show, but it's much easier--and funnier--to let Jon Stewart tell you all about this irreverant new book himself.
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Starred Review. Comedy Central's TheDaily Show proudly touts itself as a fake news show, so it's fitting that phony blurbs adorn this audiobook's packaging ("A Bridget Jones's Diary for the comedic nonfiction government textbook set," says Melissa Bank, author of The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing; and "So informative, I even found out who I was," raves Albert Gallatine, Secretary of the Treasury from 1801–1814). The discs inside offer more deadpan wit, as the authors trace not only the history of America, but of democracy and humanity, all in a mere four hours. The editors and producers who handled this audio adaptation deserve a round of applause; they managed to take a book dependent on a wealth of charts, graphs and sidebars and translate it into audio while still preserving the fact that the book is a parody of a textbook. The result is a highly entertaining listen that showcases the expert comic delivery of Stewart and his Daily Show "correspondents" Samantha Bee, Stephen Colbert, Rob Corddry and Ed Helms. Stewart narrates the bulk of the audiobook, and the others chime in at the end of each chapter to read the "supplemental material," which includes Discussion Questions, Classroom Activities and sidebars on everything from how things are done differently in Canada to why the founding fathers were "unelectable." Nifty sound effects (like classroom bells) and well-chosen music (which consists primarily of stately, almost pompous horn orchestrations) round out this excellent audio package.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Civics as I wish it was,
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Ce commentaire est de: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction (Hardcover)
As a teacher, I've read more than my fair share of civics books, and I could only wish that this one was on some curriculum, somewhere. A fantastic satire, which only becomes richer with the reader's depth of knowledge about American history and politics.The wit is biting, the references deeply funny, and sometimes it's the silliest stuff that made me laugh: at the bottom of the poster/flow chart on American politics appears the tiny line, "Many Bothans died for this information." For those who catch the reference, absolutely outstanding. For those who catch the reference and don't know why they should consider it funny, not the book for you!
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book is about a laugh a minute,
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Ce commentaire est de: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America (The Book) Teacher's Edition: A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction (Paperback)
This book is a riot for anyone who enjoys satire and/or politics. Don't let your kids read it though as it's totally unsuitable for children or anyone who finds vulgarity too taboo. If you like crass, witty humour, this is a definite read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious history lesson,
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Ce commentaire est de: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction (Hardcover)
This book will have you howling with laughter. Well written satire on the history of American politics, even several jabs at the neighbors to the north in Canada. Stewart's comical genius is evident in the book.Can easily be read more than once with all the sidebars and interesting illustrations. A great book overall.
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