Rush Limbaugh, Zev Chafets
Rush Limbaugh, Zev Chafets
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Rush Limbaugh
An Army of One

Author: Zev Chafets

Narrator: Erik Synnestvedt

Unabridged: 8 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 05/25/2010


Synopsis

"I know the liberals call you 'the most dangerous man in America,' but don't worry about it, they used to say the same thing about me. Keep up the good work."
-Ronald Reagan in a letter to Rush Limbaugh, December 11, 1992

Do you remember your first time?

People tend to remember the moment they first heard The Rush Limbaugh Show on the radio. For Zev Chafets, it was in a car in Detroit, driving down Woodward Avenue. Limbaugh's braggadocio, the outrageous satire, the slaughtering of liberal sacred cows performed with the verve of a rock-n-roll DJ-it seemed fresh, funny and completely subversive. "They're never going to let this guy stay on the air," he thought.

Almost two decades later Chafets met Rush for the first time, at Limbaugh's rarely visited "Southern Command." They spent hours together talking on the record about politics, sports, music, show business, religion and modern American history. Rush opened his home and his world, introducing Chafets to his family, closest friends, even his psychologist. The result was an acclaimed cover-story profile of Limbaugh in The New York Times Magazine.

But there was much more to say, especially after Limbaugh became Public Enemy Number One of the Obama Administration. At first Limbaugh resisted the idea of a full-length portrait, but he eventually invited Chafets back to Florida and exchanged more than a hundred emails full of his personal history, thoughts, fears and ambitions. What has emerged is an uniquely personal look at the man who is not only the most popular voice on the radio, but the leader of the conservative movement and one of the most influential figures in the Republican Party.

While Limbaugh's public persona is instantly recognizable, his background and private life are often misunderstood. Even devoted Dittoheads will find there's a lot they don't know about the self-described "harmless little fuzzball" who has, over the years, taken on the giants of the mainstream media and the Democratic Party-from Bill and Hillary Clinton to Barack Obama-with "half his brain tied behind his back, just to make it fair." Chafets paints a compelling portrait of Limbaugh as a master entertainer, a public intellectual, a political force, and a fascinating man.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mike (the Paladin) on July 12, 2010

Okay, if you're one of the people who's eyes fly from their sockets in fury when the name "Rush" is mentioned, if steam boils from your ears or flame rolls from your lips you won't like this book....it's not a hit piece. This is an attempt at an honest bio. and while Mr. Chafets obviously likes "Rus......more

Goodreads review by Kellie on July 22, 2015

I have listened to Rush’s radio show on and off since about 1989. Over the years, I have found I can’t really tell a lot a people I’m a fan for fear of getting laughed at, insulted, or a look of disapproval. And forget trying to talk people in to listening. You can’t really get talked in to listenin......more

Goodreads review by Jim on June 17, 2010

Zev Chafets has performed a remarkable service to the general public. After reading this book, you come away with a clear understanding of how Rush the person relates to Rush the personality. Rush Limbaugh was the original "new media" pioneer, and is an inspiring American success story. He is the ep......more

Goodreads review by Dav on January 25, 2024

. Rush Limbaugh: An Army of One by Zev Chafets, pub. in 2010 and about 250 pages. Overview: "I know the liberals call you 'the most dangerous man in America,' but don't worry about it, they used to say the same thing about me. Keep up the good work." -Ronald Reagan in a letter to Rush Limbaugh, December......more