The Point of It All: A Lifetime of Great Loves and Endeavors
Written by Charles Krauthammer
Narrated by Jeremy Bobb
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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This new collection, which Krauthammer composed before his death in June 2018, features the columns, speeches and unpublished writings that showcase the best of his original thought and his last, enduring words on the state of American politics, the nature of liberal democracy and the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 readers 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
Charles Krauthammer
Charles Krauthammer is an American Pulitzer Prize-winning syndicated columnist, political commentator, and physician.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Good stuff about life and uncanny insights about some of the best and lesser known moments in politics. This book can be read in small pieces. I think I would have enjoyed going to a ball game with Charles. A life well lived
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A GREAT tribute to an extraordinary and full life. CK will certainly be missed.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5You have to read this! One of the greatest minds of political thought.
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