What I Liked?

To say that Glenn Beck does not elicit a strong reaction would be a misstatement.  He has become a topic of widespread discussion in both acclaim, mockery, applause, and dissent depending on who you are talking to.  His book Common Sense is his attempt to bridge the gap and try to offer common sense as he sees it.  In this regard his book and writing style are very entertaining and I think most people can quickly size up his positions and perspective.  No whether you agree with him or not, well obviously opinions vary.  I don’t choose to take a stance on the issues here just recognize that some people like what he has to say and some people don’t.  Either way, even if you do not agree with some of his positions, you can certainly understand why he feels the way he does.

What I Did Not Like?

Obviously, there are certain viewpoints in the book that I do not share.  This should not surprise anyone as whenever you write a book that covers politics, opinions will vary.  I don’t hold these against Mr. Beck and just recognize it as par for the course.  For those who are not interested in having some opinions challenged, this is not the book for you.  Beside this, I do have a bit of squabble with the wide paint brush he uses to claim how his views accurately reflect the exact views of the framers.  To say this as fact when it is largely opinion is a bit out of bounds in my opinion.  However, I will let you guys make the call on this.

Overall, it is an interesting read that one can read in a weekend with no difficulty.  Hopefully, it will spark some interest to look into some issues further and not be overly relied upon as a final source, but rather a great starting point.

If you would like to buy this movie, click on Common Sense Book.