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The Age of Anxiety
- McCarthyism to Terrorism
- Narrated by: Kristoffer Tabori
- Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
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Summary
Johnson tells this monumental story through the lens of its relevance to our own time, when fear again affects American behavior and attitudes, for he believes now, as then, that our civil liberties, our Constitution, and our nation are at stake as we confront the ever more difficult task of balancing the need for national security with that of personal liberty.
Compelling narrative history, insightful political commentary, and intimate personal remembrance combine to make The Age of Anxiety a vitally important book for our time.
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"Pulitzer-winning journalist Johnson (The Best of Times) offers an engrossing account of the career of red-baiting demagogue Joseph McCarthy and a chilling description of his legacy for today." (Publishers Weekly)
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- Linda Neave
- 02-07-23
Informative
In light of the political climate of today I was interested to read about the cancellation of those accused of Communism during the McCarthy era. A very frightening time and initiated by one failing man and his desire to become part of the elite. He tossed many to the wolves through lies and insinuation until eventually someone had the backbone to challenge him for actual proof. You would think that we would learn from past historical mistakes but sadly it seems we have not. Well narrated
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-03-21
One of the best audiobooks I have ever listened to
The story is fascinating, if its not already a movie it should be. Its a very well researched book but without allowing the details from detracting from the story.
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- Nicky Beet
- 09-03-15
a virtual page turner
What made the experience of listening to The Age of Anxiety the most enjoyable?
the whole story is top class.It is illuminating to look in on one of the most shocking abuses of political power in recent times.It is beautifully balanced and free of the usual party politics and ideology of a lot of the media these days
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Age of Anxiety?
It is hard to pick out a particular moment as it all flows so wellBut i guess i would pick out the revelation that Joe never had any evidence at all and as such could not pass any information to the relevant authorities.It was all pure bluff and obfuscation on the part of a vicious hectoring bully
Which scene did you most enjoy?
It is yet again hard to pick one particular scene but one can certainly say they are glad that he metaphorically hung himself
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
yes it was but it wasn't quite possible.If this was in paper form it would certainly be described as hard to put down
Any additional comments?
this story is still so relevant to today and the given a free abuses of unchecked power especially given our age of fear and seeming trial by media.It shows why there must be judicial checks and balance and not to give to much power in just one man as none of us are able to completely curb ourselves if we are given a free reign
The relatively sombre tones of the narrator works well on such a works as it lets the story stand for itself
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