America by John Stewart

This book offers an insightful, satirical take on American history and contemporary American politics. The author uses humor and wit to present a critique of various aspects of American society, government, and culture, from the founding fathers to the Bush administration. The book is filled with clever commentary, fake news articles, and humorous graphics, and it encourages readers to question the status quo and think critically about the state of their nation.

The 9962nd greatest book of all time

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Total Points: 27

Since this book was first published in 2004, there is a penalty of 48.0%. The age adjusted score is 14.04.

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