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allarminda's review against another edition
4.0
I had never heard, or read any, of Charles Krauthammer's columns prior to reading this book, which is a collection of his articles and essays over his 20+ year career as a political journalist. While I didn't agree with all of his opinions, I absolutely loved his conviction, his presentation of events and his solutions. This was a valuable and insightful read that highlighted for me significant political events and their consequences over multiple decades. I highly recommend.
haley_s's review against another edition
3.0
I wasn't able to finish this one. Most of the views and information were outdated by the time I read this, and for me, the essays did not provide greater insight into what was happening at the time they were written. However, the writing is very good and Krauthammer gets his ideas and logic across clearly and succinctly.
agruenbaum's review against another edition
3.0
I don't think it is this book as much as an audiobook of essays. I did not enjoy this as much as a book on a specific historical event or on a person. The wide area covered left me unsatisfied. I like depth more than width.
emilybgo's review against another edition
4.0
A wide and pretty interesting array of Krauthammer’s columns. Overall, it’s very well-written and his son’s contributions are so heartfelt. I enjoyed the sections on space and practicing medicine and American identify the most. Sometimes I was surprised by his stances and sometimes I disagreed with his arguments, but it did make me miss him and his analysis even more.
michaeldrakich's review against another edition
5.0
Having previously read Things That Matter, I had no hesitation in picking up this posthumous sequel. Once more, I was titillated by numerous stories that were either excerpts from his days at The Washington Post or were speeches by him. The man was clearly a deep thinker on issues and, though at times eloquent in his analysis, could likewise be equally blunt in an opinion. It is this dichotomy that makes reading his posts most enjoyable.
It is a shame he is gone, and I will miss his repartee on Fox News and in the Post.
It is a shame he is gone, and I will miss his repartee on Fox News and in the Post.
bookswithjoe's review against another edition
5.0
It can be a tough read because he's just such a smart thinker and writer. I read and had to stop to reference either a definition of a word or an issue he was discussing. If you're looking to get into current affairs, or already are, this is a great book for your TBR list.
He provides unbiased perspective on issues of today and the past and makes politics palatable. I consider this a gateway book for politics. The writings are his columns as they appeared in the WaPo and if you can follow along, which admittedly could be difficult depending on how informed you are when you start this book, you'll emerge with a better understanding of what matters and, as the title suggests, what the point of it all is
He provides unbiased perspective on issues of today and the past and makes politics palatable. I consider this a gateway book for politics. The writings are his columns as they appeared in the WaPo and if you can follow along, which admittedly could be difficult depending on how informed you are when you start this book, you'll emerge with a better understanding of what matters and, as the title suggests, what the point of it all is
samhouston's review
5.0
Brilliant series of essays from one of the best thinkers produced by the U.S. in the last century.
The essay collection includes work from each decade of Krauthammer's work and covers politics, popular culture, history, and for perhaps the first time, several essays touching on the author's personal life, family, and feelings about his friends and family. The book was completed by the author's son, Daniel, and Daniel's love and admiration for his father is evident.
This one has earned a permanent spot on my bookshelf.
The essay collection includes work from each decade of Krauthammer's work and covers politics, popular culture, history, and for perhaps the first time, several essays touching on the author's personal life, family, and feelings about his friends and family. The book was completed by the author's son, Daniel, and Daniel's love and admiration for his father is evident.
This one has earned a permanent spot on my bookshelf.
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