I was completely confused by this book. Why would you write a book if you're not going to contribute anything new to any of the issues it addresses? Beck discusses the growing problem of class stratification by saying that it doesn't matter whether one person makes more money than another. Um, obviously it doesn't matter to YOU, because you're the one making more money! What about the social issues created by widened income brackets, such as racism and sexism? What about the fact that unequal distribution of power leads to a class of enslaved people (i.e., the middle- and lower-classes)?

Not to mention that Beck's attitudes towards women are highly offensive. He openly challenges feminist organizations for not addressing the issue of Muslim women's oppression - uh, what planet is he living on? Groups like NOW have been dealing with these problems for years, but of course he wouldn't know that, because he does absolutely no research into the topics he discusses. And even though Beck espouses respect toward women, he refers to females in a derogatory manner on at least every page, with phrases like "hot chick," "naked ladies," and so on.

I just don't understand why anyone would write a book defending the views of the dominating class. Beck's attacks on minority groups simply serve to show that he feels threatened by their potential to gain more rights and privileges in our country. The fact that this man has become so popular is extremely disheartening.

This was an enjoyable quick read filled with traditional Glenn Beck humor rants. A few of his diatribes border on the tedious, but all-in-all, he delivers a "fusion of entertainment and enlightenment." The illustrations, insets, and charts add depth to the text, and his refutation of the global warming scare as well as the uselessness of reducing the collective carbon footprint is both cutting and concise. The best chapter, though, is the one concerning how men choose what movies to watch. Absolutely classic.

Shallow. Uninformed. Pseudo-thinking. It would be nice if all issues were as simple-minded as the Glenn Beck solution, then his ideas might be useful.

An Inconvenient Book: Real Solutions to the World's Biggest Problems by Glenn Beck discusses such diverse subjects as global warming, Islam, blind dating, marriage and porn, media bias, political correctness, tipping, child molesters, minimum wage, aging, oil dependence, liberal universities, illegal immigration, and opinion polls to name a few.

Glenn Beck, one of CNN's few conservative voices, has earned credibility by reaching some four million listeners with America's third most popular radio talk show. A former radio DJ, Beck is a recovered alcoholic and a Mormon convert.

Some might pre-judge Beck as the author of a political book but this book is an enlightening, entertaining informative volume that is as much about life as it is about politics. Beck certainly avoids the label of being politically correct by downplaying global warming, explaining why the minimum wage actually hurts those it tries to help, and suggesting that the U.S. should close its borders to immigrants. Beck narrows in on global warming by stating that to cool the earth's temperature buy two degrees Celsius could cost about $26 trillion or three times the entire federal budget.

In his usual fashion, Beck says that the best way to kill Islamic Fundamentalist who want to kill Americans is to wipe out political correctness, that politics has degenerated into hypocrisy and name-calling, that the liberal media is harmful to American values, that the UN hates America, that chick flicks are lame, and that he doesn't tip waitresses because employers should be forced to pay more. Beck also shares why he wants to abolish the minimum wage, why polls are worthless, that most people are too stupid or immature to be parents, that poverty isn't real, and that illegal immigrants are tolerated because of a conspiracy between big business and government. And one of the most fascinating topics Beck covers is why gas prices need to go up and stay up.

While An Inconvenient Book is both serious and funny and sometimes frivolous, Beck's new book has come out just in time to be purchased as a wonderful holiday gift for friends and family. Whether liberal or conservative, the recipient will enjoy the author's sense of humor and crisp writing style. Beck mixes wit and wisdom with the safe dexterity and balance as a skilled chef mixes up a sweet and sour dish. The outcome of both is very tasty to the diner and to the reader.

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If you drink the kool aid Repubs and right wing nuts give you then buy this book. I love to read all these type of books to see what the repubs in this country think. I, of course, do not fund these people with my money, I always check out a copy at the local library.

This book is a complete waste of time (I'm glad I didn't waste a penny on it).

I found this book exceptional in every respect.As a frequent listner to his show,I was surprised how his book is so well written and how he is able to cover such a wide variety of subjects and in a way that what he has to say does not become dated in a very short time. To be able to do this with subjects that are often called current affairs is not easy.
All the issues Beck deals with in this book are well known to most people but he is able to cut through the fog and present the facts that a
rte the essence of the subject and sum it up using very logical analysis and common sense. I have to say;there is extremely little in this book and Beck's conclusions that I am not in full agreement.
Beck reminds us that "If science has occasional problems,the Media has many,and the Government has an unlimited supply."
While I enjoyed this book and will look fordward to more by this person who is adept at sorting the wheat from the chaff and pure nonsense;I must admit I still prefer to listen to him on his show.

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R28EQS9BE59JU2 An Inconvenient Book is a convenient read! Full of facts, humor and down right important "stuff", this book is worth every penny. Whether you are a conservative or liberal, this book will open your eyes. If it doesn't, you're simply just not that smart.

This was actually my first experience with Glenn Beck, only hearing about his radio show through friends who liked his energetic, off-the-wall style.

While a political book, it certainly has a great common sense feel to it. One never feels he's trying to mislead or misconstrue whether one agrees or not, and when he says something way in left field he admits it. Incredibly, this is probably the most honest book regarding politics I've ever read.

Being quite right wing, I agreed about jest about everything but the last chapter that was really really bad conspiracy theory. Glenn, if there is one North American Union in the next fifty years, feel free to go to my review and say you told me so. I won't be able to read it, given I'll be up in a shack stockpiling guns, but it might still give you some satisfaction.

His self prescribed ADD moments spattered throughout the text are hilarious, as well as his ability to have fun with the mundane(what movies to see with the girl to get laid), to the increbibly dark(A fiery solution to the pedophilia problem). Was some in bad taste? Oh yeah, and hilarious.

but that it's chopped full of info we all need to know and people don't realize, thanks Glenn for opening the eyes of the commen man

I enjoyed the book--typical Glenn. A few spots some silliness but for the most part a fun read and alot making total sense. I do recommend it.

I am a listener of the Glenn Beck radio show and I found much of his book to repeat what he says on air (surprise, surprise). I would recommend this book to a person that has not listened to Glenn Beck, or someone that wants the hard facts about oil, the economy, and global warming. I found the facts the most interesting part of the book and I will continue to use these facts as I face my liberal friends in debates!

Glenn Beck's book often shows the flaws in the world today. While reveling the troubles in our world and nation he often criticizes the liberals and even some conservatives for their wreckless decesions. he often provides humuros ways to solve our problems, some take these too seriously. Although he jokes about many things he often provides true thought out ideas on how we can fix problems such as the border. - great read if your not a liberal without a sence of humor.

My wife bought me a copy of Glen's Book for my birthday. As a fan of his television show, it was the perfect gift.

As a person who has first hand experience with the problems surrounding immigration, I could relate and agree with Glen's assessment.

I could also fully agree with the solutions to poverty and the sins of self-serving politicians. While I agree with these viewpoints, I hope that others that maybe wanted to agree find that the over the top humor, may dispel the gravitas of the message. Personally, I like the humor of the book and find this makes for much more interesting read than the typical "I have the answer" type of books.

Hopefully Glen Beck, through his radio, television and books will keep the heat on the groups that are slowing but surely destroying our country and our way of life. Michael L. Gooch, SPHR, Author of Wingtips with Spurs

If you can stomach this guy, maybe you will like the book. I can't, and didn't. I received the book as a gift and began reading with an open mind as I don't normally get to see him on television. It became apparent very quickly that he is more concerned about himself than any of the issues that he discusses. In fairness, I did not reach the end of the book so I'm basing this on the front half. Why did I not reach the end of the book, you ask? (see line one) If Glenn, himself, were to answer this review, I think he'd spend more time attacking those who do not support his views than discussing the views themselves. I can't say that I disagreed with every written word in the book, but I can say that the arrogance of the author did show through with every word.

An Inconvenient Book, as you can tell by it's hilarious title spoofing Al Gore's global warming borefest, is Glen Beck at his best. One of the real solutions which Beck proposes is to burn Mexicans for fuel. But then he scrunches up his face and decides that wouldn't be right and gayly declares.."oh, that would by psychotic! Maybe sociopathic!!".. all the while with the hilarious facial expressions. His solution to the problem of Micheal Moore? Shoot him!! The only complication there is whether he should do it himself or hire somebody. But after loudly pondering it himself while doing the great comic contortions with his face, he determines that he could do it himself! Just look at the book cover, with Beck spewing a map of California!! California, land of hippies and windfarms and organic groceries!!! And the look on his face!! Jim Carrey, watch out. The cover is funny, because it's so true!! The level of intelligence in his groundbreaking satire puts Stewart and Colbert to shame. Simply hilarious! What about Michael Berg, (father of slain journalist Nick Berg) who criticized Bush's decisions regarding the Iraq war? Beck humorously refers to him as a scumbag on national TV. 9/11 wives who want answers? Get this -- Beck hates them!! And it's so funny listening to why he hates them. I was doubled over! This is political humor of the highest caliber. How fortunate we are that the visionary executives at CNN recognized the brilliance and awe-inspiring comedic talent of Glen Beck and gave him a daily show on a nationally broadcast news network, so that it has the air of a lighthearted mainstream news program, like Entertainment Tonight. And who can resist the magical giddy rapport he has with CNN sexpot Robin Meade? It's such a delight to watch him do the flamboyant facial gestures and vocal inflections as he engages in stimulating banter with his fellow connoisseur of highbrow humor. Thank you CNN.

An Inconvenient Book, as you can tell by it's hilarious title spoofing Al Gore's global warming borefest, is Glen Beck at his best. One of the real solutions which Beck proposes is to burn Mexicans for fuel. But then he scrunches up his face and decides that wouldn't be right and gayly declares.."oh, that would by psychotic! Maybe sociopathic!!".. all the while with the hilarious facial expressions. His solution to the problem of Micheal Moore? Shoot him!! The only complication there is whether he should do it himself or hire somebody. But after loudly pondering it himself while doing the great comic contortions with his face, he determines that he could do it himself! Just look at the book cover, with Beck spewing a map of California!! California, land of hippies and windfarms and organic groceries!!! And the look on his face!! Jim Carrey, watch out. The cover is funny, because it's so true!! The level of intelligence in his groundbreaking satire puts Stewart and Colbert to shame. Simply hilarious! What about Michael Berg, (father of slain journalist Nick Berg) who criticized Bush's decisions regarding the Iraq war? Humorously refer to him as a scumbag on national TV. 9/11 wives who want answers? Get this -- Beck hates them!! This is political humor of the highest caliber. How fortunate we are that the visionary executives at CNN recognized the brilliance and awe-inspiring comedic talent of Glen Beck and gave him a daily show on a nationally broadcast news network, so that it has the air of a lighthearted mainstream news program, like Entertainment Tonight. And who can resist the magical giddy rapport he has with CNN sexpot Robin Meade? It's such a delight to watch him do the flamboyant facial gestures and vocal inflections as he engages in stimulating banter with his fellow connoisseur of highbrow humor. Thank you CNN.

An Inconvenient Book, as you can tell by it's hilarious title spoofing Al Gore's global warming borefest, is Glen Beck at his best. One of the real solutions which Beck proposes is to burn Mexicans for fuel. But then he scrunches up his face and decides that wouldn't be right.."oh, that would by psychotic! Maybe sociopathic!!".. all the while with the hilarious facial expressions. His solution to the problem of Micheal Moore? Shoot him!! The only complication there is whether he should do it himself or hire somebody. But after loudly pondering it himself while doing the great comic contortions with his face, he determines that he could do it himself! Just look at the book cover, with Beck spewing a map of California!! California, land of hippies and windfarms and organic groceries!!! And the look on his face!! Jim Carrey, watch out. The cover is funny, because it's so true!! The level of intelligence in his groundbreaking satire puts Stewart and Colbert to shame. Simply hilarious! What about Michael Berg, (father of slain journalist Nick Berg) who criticized Bush's decisions regarding the Iraq war? Call him a scumbag on national TV. 9/11 wives who want answers? Get this -- he hates them!! This is political humor of the highest caliber. How fortunate we are that the visionary executives at CNN recognized the brilliance and awe-inspiring comedic talent of Glen Beck and gave him a daily show on a nationally broadcast news network, so that it has the air of a lighthearted mainstream news program, like Entertainment Tonight. And who can resist the magical giddy rapport he has with CNN sexpot Robin Meade? It's such a delight to watch him do the flamboyant facial gestures and vocal inflections. Thank you CNN.

An Inconvenient Book: Real Solutions to the World's Biggest Problems This is a fact filled review of the world situation with a lot of laughs scattered through it. Glenn does not just identify the problems, he provides some common sense fixes for them.

I found this book to be both informative AND entertaining! The format is akin to a high school textbook, with quirky ADHD moments printed in the margins and fabulous photos throughout. The last chapter is by far the best of all...

The title is ripped off from Al Gore and the idea for this book is obviously a ripoff from Al Franken. I'd avoid it and go to the source and just by one of Al Franken's which are actually based on research instead of just the writer's own stilted opinions on each of the topics he covers. I only gave it one star because the review template would not let me give it zero stars.

An Inconvenient Book: Real Solutions to the World's Biggest Problems

This guy is so funny and yet the book makes you think. Great gift for young college students. Beck has a great way of making the reader laugh about how silly the liberal left ideas are. A must read for every American.

Ignore all the one star reviews here, and relax! Sheesh! Liberals have become so intense and neurotic! Just buy it, and enjoy it! I think Glenn Beck is the most underrated thinking person in the media! The book makes sense, but rather than Ann Coulter vitriol (not apologizing, love her stuff!)Bernie Goldberg's smuggishness (but recommended anyway) this book has so much warmth and humor, ya wish you could just reach out and give ol' Glenn an affectionate skull burn - out of sheer appreciation! Plus, he apparently dated (before he was married, folks) a colleague of mine - she says he's the real deal!

Reading Glenn's book reinforces how screwed up our country and it's government are. America better wake up before we are overthrown by our "liberals" and criminals.

22 February 2008 - This book covers just about everything but the main point is Global Warming. It shows in detail how messed up the environmentalist solution is to the problem of climate change. If you want real answers check out Wired magazine's 15th anniversary edition.

I have gotten too old to put up with lame books. I am sure Mr. Beck had great fun railing at Al Gore's techniques, but his were even worse. I quit reading the book at Mr. Beck's analogy that since Madden's computer football game could not predict the NFC, AFC and Superbowl winners then clearly weather computer modeling programs could not be trusted. This is the worst kind of ignorant hype. If you want a contrarian opinion of global warning buy Michael Crichton's "State of Fear". Mr. Crichton's footnotes are well researched and referenced.

Great Book. Delightful sense of humor. I had never heard of him before, quite frankly. He was spot on in many areas. Everyone should read his last chapter - very interesting.

Some reviewers of this book find it simplistic. One has to suppose that if one cuts through the "bull crap", to paraphrase Mr. Beck, that so many problems can be solved with plain ol' common sense. It seems to be human nature to put the worst spin on every situation, and so self hating Liberals thrive on blaming the world's ills on Western civilization. Mr. Beck merely points out that if the West would cease and desist with political correctness, then maybe the good that is inherent to our society would be able to trump all that troubling the world today. One can only wish that every Liberal who "can't bring himself to finish reading this book" would for once take a moment to consider another point of view, with an open mind.

An Inconvenient Book by Glenn Beck is probably the most believable explanation of 'global warming' 'widespread food shortages' etc etc used by so many to spread fear, panic and distrust. I am a Beck fan - and the cyclicle kinds of crop shortages, weather systems, storms with their ensuing damage have not destroyed our lives nor our future on the planet.
Rather greed and misinformation evidenced so strongly in recent events are calculated to cause anxiety and feelings of helplessness.
Glenn Beck is a breath of fresh air blowing across a tortured landscape.

Much like a typical day on Glenn's show, this book is fun, easy to digest, all over the place and sometimes a bit kooky.

Glenn starts out with a bang with his anti-Al Gore chapter and it is strong. In the middle he gets off track with chapters like the one about chick flcks and guy movies, blind dates and the one about aging (I fail to see how wearing a toupee or not is one of the world's biggest problems). His constant cheap shots on overweight people is not endearing, either.

However, his chapters on the United Nations, political correctness, college education and the minimum wage are all very strong.

He ends up with his pet theory that America is being led towards a Mexican-American-Canadian united country. He discusses this from time to time on his show. He makes a weak case in his book and it is a dud of a chapter to end with.

Not having footnotes, endnotes or any other sort of citation system for Beck's facts weakens the overall value of the book as well. Too bad, that's just laziness.

3 and 1/2 stars.

The book has some contradictory inferences.
For instance, CO2 increments have been followed
by fewer deaths from inclement weather.
The 5 stages of tipping are denial, anger,
bargain, depression and acceptance.

Many schools utilize a model UN to teach diplomacy.
The real United Nations should emulate the school
model.

There are easier ways to remember tricky names.
i.e. Say (difficult to remember) names often.
The author believes that illegal immigration
depresses wages. Nonetheless, the USA may have a
chronic labor shortage in 10-15 years so that the
immigration might not be that bad after all.

Hot food increases the metabolism according to the
author. I always believed that the warmer food
would increase metabolism incrementally.

Finally, the author believes that Islam is a
religion of peace. Generally, Islam is peaceful
except for the extreme elements which are in a
minority. The 57 Nations of the Arab League should
work on modifying the more extreme Arab opinions.

I like this book! Glenn Beck has a great sense of humor, which he uses to advantage. Within the pages lie stark contrasting data opposite to the stupid notion by some fellow named "Gore" that the sky is falling. At least Beck hasn't put on 50-75 pounds flying his "green" jet all around the world spouting his unproven nonsense. Sounds like I'm a tad prejudiced, doesn't it? I simply like "just the facts, mam."
Beck proceeds to lay out corrections to the many false assumptions made in Gore's book. He also tosses in a few additional facts about our government and nation. He makes it interesting to read...even if you're a "head in the sand" Liberal. No, I doubt if this book will change your mind if you're so drawn to that notion, but perhaps it'll make you consider that there can be opposing notions. I heartedly recommend...also Beck's TV show.

A smorgash board of subjects discussed by an A.D.D. person. The book follows his irreverant humor while at the same time making a valid point.
Some discussions are boring but overall Glenn implants his common sense through non-PC humor.
Good book that can be read in a random fashion somewhat like Glenn's thought process.

Beck is an arch-conservative TV/radio personage who has penned a remarkable book. Oh, mind you, he includes the simplistic solutions which are favored by the Extreme Right. (The Extreme Left favors different but equally simplistic solutions.) But he also makes an effective and remarkable argument in language that has escaped me for years: There is a BIG difference between "I disagree with what you say, and I think that the better view is x, y, z" and "By God, you can't say that!" The former is emblematic of a healthy political and social discourse; the latter, a sign of irrationality and closed minds. Even something which you "know" to be nonsense deserves to be heard in the marketplace of ideas, and Beck expounds on that better than anyone I've read lately.

He's funnier, more down to earth, and more real than Limbaugh, Hannity, Coulter, Levin, etc. (Well maybe not funnier than Coulter--but but with her I keep having to tell my kids, "No, no, Ms. Coulter is just kidding!") His information is great, his viewpoints spot-on conservative, and his digressions slapstick.

I also think Beck has some visionary in him--enough that he does not come across as a clown or goofball. There is greatness here.

This is just the worst filth I have ever read. Unless you're into animal abuse and are looking for a how-to manual on getting away with unspeakable acts of cruelty, I would stay away from this.

It has rape too.

I get the feeling this guy just likes hearing himself talk. This book is not interesting or unique in any way. Pick up something else.

"An Inconvenient Book" poses "Real Solutions to the World's Biggest Problems." Out of the chute, Beck takes on Global Warming; Marriage, Porn, Adultery, and Divorce; and Radical Islam. And he's just getting started. If you've listened to his show on the radio or TV, you know that Glenn has a no-holds-barred approach to society's denial of realities of the problems we face. Whether it's socialism, political correctness, media distortion, politics, or illegal immigration, Beck isn't afraid to say what no one else seems afraid to hear. Granted, much more can be said, and even if "An Inconvenient Book" only serves as a starting point to get more conversations going, we do need discourse on the real challenges we face.

You can only pack so much into a chapter about the world's problems, and Glenn is selective in what gets the point across without digressing from the purpose (too much). Each chapter ends with proposed solutions to each of the 22 problems. Some of the light chapters like parenting and aging end up more like a gag line, rather than any real solution. After all, what solutions are there to teenagers who want to emulate Paris and Britany? Or how do you counteract gravity after 40 and hair growing from all the places you don't want it?

If you don't want to think about the problems of society today, "An Inconvenient Book" might not be for you. But if you want to challenge the assumptions of socialism-at-any-cost, world government's override agenda as it relates to immigration, child molesters, or a score of topics, "An Inconvenient Book" is the kind of book you can get mad as hell about. Beck's solutions hardly ever propose implementing a government program. He looks at what we can do in our homes to face real challenges ahead.

I listened to the audio version of this book. Glenn Beck read it himself.

He tries to make the listening experience interesting, he makes voices, changes tones, etc. But overall, it sounds like he is talking from a pedestal from which he can see all the right ways to do things in the world. Overall, he talks down to people.

I believe that he presented many things that are indeed good and valid observations, but I had to force myself to get through this audiobook because of his deaming delivery.

In trying to be honest about how ridiculous political correctness can be, he presents himself and the issues in a crass manner. Political correctness may be keeping us from solving very important issues, but we still live in societies, and a certain amount of civility and manners are expected.

Another person who thinks he has all the answers. If you listen and read closely to what this man says he is filled with so much hate. You should have heard his rant about movies, magazines, books, and videogames. He says these things are what's wrong with society. Not that our economy has forced both parents to work non-stop and spend less time raising our children. No that has no effect on society. It's all of these creative artists. Since when is being inventive and intellegent a bad characterstic. Soon he'll be saying that there should only be one religion and everyone should look like him.

I bought this for my husband who is a huge Glenn Beck fan. I ended up reading it too. Glenn speaks with a no holes barred truth. A lot of it is his life's experiences. He makes sense and if you have one ounce of Conservatism in your body, you will like it too.

One of the most boring books I have ever read. Do not believe these other reviews they are probably all family friends. This book is a joke and should not be purchased by anyone with an IQ over 50

I found this book to be much like being at a circus. I felt like I was being "hawked" to. You know how the carnival people try to get you to play the games by yelling in that sing song voice? That's what this audio book reminds me of.

While there were some funny comparisons made, it was not enough to make me jump for joy that I was listening to it. There is enough "doom and gloom" in society today and in the newspapers and on television, that I don't want to listen to someone tell me about all the problems in the world. Yes, I know our society has problems but since the people in government aren't going to make the changes, what can I do by listening to Mr. Beck tell me what I already know?

Of course, if you like this type of non-useful information and want to feel like you are on the midway at the local carnival, then by all means get a copy.

This book and author are both obtuse and uninteresting. It is unfortunate that anyone would pay for this material. I often found it boring me to sleep and sometimes offensive.

I would not recommend this book to anyone who has more than half a brain.

I loved the book, probably because it presents what might be called an "engineer's" view of current world problems -- rather than the picture we get from the politicians and media. Glenn's personal philosophy (and the account of some of his personal problems) gets in the way only briefly for a couple of chapters. The title is clearly an attraction for all people who hate Al Gore; but that portion of the book only comprises one (very well researched) chapter.

I was really disappointed in this book. Seemed like a long funny rant and rather than be serious and offer real solutions. I wish I would have read the reviews on Amazon before buying this book but at least I got it 50% off.

Wow. I guess I should read the book before writing a review but Glen didn't play GTA4 before ranting about it on his show. No one ever mentions in their rants about GTA that the things you CAN do in the game have nothing to do with what you should do. The game has a storyline and I guarantee that your descriptions are not part of it. It's called an open world game for a reason, because you live in a virtual world and can do anything. Of course, there are consequences so if the player did what you described, then the cops would step up their pursuit and arrest or kill the player. But I guess a complex virtual world that teaches people about the consequences of their actions doesn't make a very good paranoid tv rant...

Glenn Beck's idea of a perfect state is based off of fascism. It's subtle but it's there. So if you enjoy the idea of living in a world where the greatness of America is just a footnote in history, by all means enjoy this book.

GLENN IS ONE SHARP DUDE AND TALK ABOUT FUNNY, IT WILL REALLY GET YOU LAUGHING.

Simply put, everyone needs to read this book to see the scams and truths behind some of the biggest of today's issues. Even if you don't agree, it's good to keep yourself informed with a book like this. God knows there's enough liberal literature out there...even it up.

Oh yeah, and it's hilarious, too.

This is very well written book. Glenn Beck is an incredible author. Would definitely refer it to anyone who enjoys reading the truth.