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  • Don't Burn This Book

  • Thinking for Yourself in an Age of Unreason
  • By: Dave Rubin
  • Narrated by: Dave Rubin
  • Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (325 ratings)

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Don't Burn This Book

By: Dave Rubin
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Summary

The New York Times bestseller.

From host of The Rubin Report, the most-watched talk show about free speech and big ideas on YouTube right now, a road map for free thinking in an increasingly censored world.

The left is no longer liberal.

Once on the side of free speech and tolerance, progressives now ban speakers from college campuses, 'cancel' people who aren't up to date on the latest genders and force religious people to violate their conscience. They have abandoned the battle of ideas and have begun fighting a battle of feelings. This uncomfortable truth has turned moderates and true liberals into the politically homeless class.

Dave Rubin launched his political talk show The Rubin Report in 2015 as a meeting ground for free thinkers who realise that partisan politics is a dead end. He hosts people he both agrees and disagrees with - including those who have been dismissed, deplatformed and despised - taking on the most controversial issues of our day. As a result, he's become a voice of reason in a time of madness.

Now, Rubin gives you the tools you need to think for yourself in an age when tribal outrage is the only available alternative. Based on his own story as well as his experiences from the front lines of the free speech wars, this audiobook will empower you to make up your own mind about what you believe on any issue and teach you the fine art of:

  • Checking your facts, not your privilege: when it comes to today's most pervasive myths, from the wage gap to hate crimes.
  • Standing up to the mob: against today's absurd PC culture, when differences of opinion can bring relationships, professional or personal, to a sudden end.
  • Defending classically liberal principles: such as individual rights and limited government, because freedom is impossible without them.

The progressive woke machine is waging war against the last free thinkers in the world. Don't Burn This Book is the definitive account of our current political upheaval and your guide to surviving it.

©2020 Dave Rubin (P)2020 Hachette Audio UK
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"Topical, engaging, personable, and above all, reassuring." (Dr Jordan B. Peterson)

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A thoroughly thought provoking read.

One man's intellectual journey from regressive Leftist ideology into the calm, clear waters of free thinking. Told with honesty, clarity, and good humour. It isn't easy to reach escape velocity from the hive mind, but it can be done.

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Funny and Inspiring

I'm a big fan of Dave's podcast and this book did not disappoint. It illustrates his journey from the cult of progressives to one of a classic Liberal. There's also some great tips to be found about living your best life. Highly recommended.

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Definitely won't be burning this one

A good insight into how to walk away from the madness of the left & a good start to see things through the prospective of common sense & facts.

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Worth Listening To

I do like Dave Rubin he is openly gay and takes us back into some of his life story. This book is also Interesting if you want to delve into the struggles of American politics at the moment.
Very well narrated

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Good book for burgeoning free thinkers

Dave Rubin's new book focuses on his journey from a progressive activist, detailing his departure from that idealism and his embracing of classical liberalism.
He outlines the fundamental differences between the two and makes a great intro guide for those.. like me... who have come to the painful but brave realisation that the modern left, is no longer liberal.

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Great book makes the chaos seem more ordered

what a book I only heard about him of the fighter and the kid podcasts and passing on YouTube. Even now we are thankful for Dr Jordan peterson Influences

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Read this book

A great reminder that there's more to life than politics & remaining an independent thinker.

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A great book!

A good mix of personal and objective observations regarding the ever increasing levels of crazy we are all subjected to, and how to respond to them properly. Well read, frequently witty and self-deprecating, Dave Rubin does a great job of bringing his book to life and really reinforces the need for more of us to take a stand against the endless drivel which we are fed via social media and the mainstream press.

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Refreshing

Really refreshing in these times and fantastically narrated by the man himself. It’s an essential read in 2020.

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Lezen!

Makkelijk te lezen voor iedereen. Zeker in Nederland is er nog een wereld te winnen. Of je nu links of rechts denkt te zijn, lees dit boek en sta meer open!

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