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The Point of It All
- A Lifetime of Great Loves and Endeavors
- Narrateur(s): Jeremy Bobb, Daniel Krauthammer
- Durée: 11 h et 4 min
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Created and compiled by Charles Krauthammer before his death, The Point of It All is a powerful collection of the influential columnist's most important works. Spanning the personal, the political and the philosophical, it includes never-before-published speeches and a major new essay about the effect of today's populist movements on the future of global democracy. Edited and with an introduction by the columnist's son, Daniel Krauthammer, it is the most intimate and profound book yet by the legendary writer and thinker.
In his decades of work as America's preeminent political commentator, Charles Krauthammer elevated the opinion column to a form of art. Whether writing about statecraft and foreign policy or reflecting on more esoteric topics such as baseball, spaceflight and medical ethics, Krauthammer was beloved not only for his penetrating wit and insight but also for his ability to identify the hidden moral truths that animate our politics and culture.
This new collection, which Krauthammer composed before his death in June 2018, features the columns, speeches and unpublished writings that showcase the best of his original thought and his last, enduring words on the state of American politics, the nature of liberal democracy and the course of world history. The book also includes a deeply personal section offering insight into Krauthammer's beliefs about what mattered most to him - -friendship, family, and the principles he lived by - all anchored by Daniel Krauthammer's poignant eulogy for his father.
For longtime fans and newcomers alike, The Point of It All is a timely demonstration of what it means to cut through the noise of petty politics with clarity, integrity and intellectual fortitude. It is a reminder of what made Charles Krauthammer the most celebrated American columnist and political thinker of his generation, a revealing look at the man behind the words and a lasting testament to his belief that anyone with an open and honest mind can grapple deeply with the most urgent questions in politics and in life.
With an introduction and eulogy by Daniel Krauthammer, read by Daniel Krauthammer
Ce que les critiques en disent
“For decades, Charles’ words have strengthened our democracy. His work was far-reaching and influential - and...his ideas and values will always be a part of our country.” (George W. Bush)
“Charles will be remembered as one of the greatest public intellects of his generation. A true renaissance man, there was no topic too complex for Charles to probe; no party or politician too powerful to challenge.... I’m confident his words will continue to inspire all of us to live bravely and think boldly.” (John McCain)
“Charles wrote for the right reasons.... To provoke us to think, to enlarge our understanding, at times to make us laugh. Like few others, he succeeded, week after week, Friday after Friday, year after year...he wrote a column of breathtaking range and intelligence and integrity.” (The Washington Post)
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars
- W. L.
- 2020-01-15
Wounder full political insight
I like how he always come to a balance and reminds us of how out of balance government can get with uncaring and unreasonable leaders get control
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- Robert Peck
- 2019-01-09
Depressing
There is no question that Charles Krauthammer was a brilliant man. And I have no doubt he was a wonderful father and husband who fully merited the deep love of his son.
That said, the great majority of the columns replicated in this book were critical of something. I kept wishing for more celebration of the good things in life and less critique of how imperfect people and things were, especially non-American things. My biggest problem, though, was Charles' celebration of American exceptionalism. Charles felt most things American were the best things of their type in the world and had scorn for other countries' efforts in those areas. By any objective measure, Charles was wrong; America today is seen by most observers as highly imperfect - in medicine, in education, in social justice, in religious freedom and in gun control, to name a few. You won't read that in Charles' columns and Daniel loves his Dad too much to see it.
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