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The Truth (with Jokes)

By: Al Franken
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Al Franken's landmark best seller, Lies, and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them...a Fair and Balanced Look at the Right, was praised as a "bitterly funny assault" ( The New York Times) that sounded "with the moral clarity of an angel's trumpet" (Associated Press). Now, this master of political humor strikes again with a powerful and provocative message for all Americans. Al reveals the alarming story of how:

  • Bush (barely) beat Kerry with his campaign of "fear, smear, and queers", and then claimed a nonexistent mandate
  • Republicans decided that Terri Schiavo would make "a great political issue"
  • Conservatives sought to undermine Social Security by using a strategy borrowed from...Vladimir Lenin
  • Tom DeLay is just an absolute horror show

    This is truly a book for everyone. If you were a Bush voter, Al wants to set aside partisan bitterness and talk about the better future Americans can build together for their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. (Generations beyond that will have to fend for themselves.) But first, Al must show you how Republican leaders are, at this very moment, betraying your trust and quite possibly lighting a Cuban cigar with a burning American flag or a Bible.

    If you're a liberal, this book is for you as well. Maybe even for you most of all. You will find evidence for what you already believe: that Al Franken is among America's finest prose stylists, and that the depravity of the Bush administration is only outmatched by the rot at the heart of the Republican Congress.

    And finally, if you are a member of a future generation who has found this book in a pile of radioactive rubble, Al apologizes. Not because he didn't do his best to control the proliferation of nuclear weapons from rogue nations to non-state actors taking refuge in so-called "failed" states, but because his countrymen evidently failed to listen.

    In any case, enjoy the book.

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    Critic reviews

    "Franken and his research team return to what they do best: detailing allegations and accusations being spread by right-wing pundits and then debunking them point-by-point." ( Publishers Weekly)
    Stinging Truth • Political Parody • Hilarious Humor • Passionate Narration • Thought-provoking Content
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    Can’t tell when he’s telling the truth or a complex joke. Frustrating, huh? Thought so.

    The truth IS a joke

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    I love my Senator and I l think his work is amazing for it's painful truth. I am always a big fan of the author narrating his own works, and this is no exception - Al is a terrific author and truly passionate when he reads his work. The only problem is, the truth hurts! It can get a bit depressing after a while so you may want to listen to it in small parts. Like "Hot, Flat, and Crowded" the reality of the work can be depressing, so pace yourself. But don't let my word of caution fool you - this is a must-listen, for anyone wondering "what the heck happened during those years?"

    The Truth Hurts!

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    I would recommend this to anyone, but it does bring back unpleasant memories of the Iraq War. Still, worth reading. I enjoyed his Senate book more.

    As Always, Franken is a Delight

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    Great listen. I truly enjoy Al's books and especially his narrations. I'd like to know when he developed the last chapter. Prescient?

    Al Franken the Genius?

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    I love Al, but this book is dated. Unless you're the type who enjoys last week's newspaper, I can't recommend it.

    Are you nostalgic for 2004?

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    Loved it! I really enjoyed listening to the author and it was hilarious. I highly recommend it.

    Great

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    It had been a while since I had listen to Truth, it still holds up. Franken hits his jokes perfectly. I'd love to hear him read and write more political books

    truth

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    Classic Al Franken writing: a huge amount of stinging truth about about corrupt elected and appointed government officials and their oligarchs; and a large helping of political parody and pure Franken humor -- also stinging to those who are the target subjects.
    He resigned from the Senate only days before Donald Trump was sworn in as president, and Franken published this book long before Trump ever entered politics, so Trump does not appear in this book; however, Franken's writing is chillingly prescient about the futures of politics, president, Republican party, and the author himself.
    I rate this book a Must Read, and would be first to order a multi-volume 2022 or 2024 edition!

    Classic Franken

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    I did enjoy most of this book but I have to say the end his predictions for the future just a little off. it is funny the grandkids are named Barack and Hillary too bad Al Franken couldn't see his own political demise. I hope he keeps biting and one way or another

    Al's pipe dream

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    A no nonsense book about the horrendous lies the Bush administration told and kept on believing until the very end... even when everyone else knew it was all bulls**t. Oh and it's funny!

    Great take on the Bush years & funny.

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