The Point of It All, Charles Krauthammer
The Point of It All, Charles Krauthammer
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The Point of It All
A Lifetime of Great Loves and Endeavors

Bestseller

Author: Charles Krauthammer, Daniel Krauthammer

Narrator: Jeremy Bobb, Daniel Krauthammer

Unabridged: 11 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/04/2018


Synopsis

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This new collection, which Krauthammer composed before his death in June 2018, features the columns, speeches and unpublished writings that showcase the best of his original thought and his last, enduring words on the state of American politics, the nature of liberal democracy and the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

About The Author

Charles Krauthammer, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, was a syndicated columnist, political commentator, physician and bestselling author. His Washington Post column ran weekly for 33 years and was syndicated in more than 400 newspapers worldwide. For over a decade he was a nightly panelist on Fox News’ flagship evening-news broadcast Special Report. He served as a member of the President’s Council on Bioethics and he was a member of Chess Journalists of America. Along with his wife Robyn, he cofounded Pro Musica Hebraica. He died on June 21, 2018.   Daniel Krauthammer’s writing has appeared in The Weekly Standard, National Review and The New Republic. He holds degrees from Harvard, Oxford and Stanford in political science, economics and business administration, and has worked in government as well as in the entertainment and technology sectors. He spent the last year of his father’s life close by his side in the hospital, where together they worked toward completing this book.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Fred on February 09, 2019

Civility, reason, accuracy and intelligence are hallmarks of the writing of Charles Krauthammer and to my mind what our political discourse should be. While I often disagree with his positions, being more of a "central left" political type (depending on the topic) I can only respect his comments and......more

Goodreads review by Robert on December 04, 2018

I learned that Australia has been the only ally to the United States in every military conflict since 1914. This is one of the many things I learned from the writings of the late Charles Krauthammer. He loved the island of Australia so much that he even married a woman from Australia. Krauthammer us......more

Goodreads review by Mark on December 16, 2018

The Amazing Charles Krauthammer! I’ve been a fan of Charles Krauthammer for a long time, so I’m biased. Anyone who is a fan needs to read/listen to this book. Much of it is copies of his articles over the years. You will need a grasp of history to appreciate many of his comments, but they are as valu......more

Goodreads review by Leslie on January 29, 2020

Unbelievably brilliant and well-written. Regardless of which “side” of politics you fall, Charles uses reason, logic and history to defend his analysis. The forward, written by his son, is a beautiful tribute to a man, who lived his life showing us that no matter what happens to our bodies, our mind......more

Goodreads review by Chris on December 30, 2018

While it’s not often a person seeks out a book of a compilation of newspaper columns, I spent my career in the journalism field (and it doesn’t hurt that I’m an avid Krauthammer fan AND agree with ever position in the book), Krauthammer’s book is the best book of compiled columns I’ve ever read (aga......more


Quotes

“For decades, Charles’ words have strengthened our democracy. His work was far-reaching and influential - and…his ideas and values will always be a part of our country.” —George W. Bush
 

“Charles will be remembered as one of the greatest public intellects of his generation. A true renaissance man, there was no topic too complex for Charles to probe; no party or politician too powerful to challenge…I’m confident his words will continue to inspire all of us to live bravely and think boldly.” —John McCain
 
“Charles wrote for the right reasons. … To provoke us to think, to enlarge our understanding, at times to make us laugh. Like few others, he succeeded, week after week, Friday after Friday, year after year… he wrote a column of breathtaking range and intelligence and integrity.” The Washington Post

"A giant, a man who not only defended our civilization but represented what's best in it." —National Review

“A voice of reason and a powerful intellect in Democracy’s cause.” —Condoleezza Rice
 
“There are people you meet throughout your life that you just know will leave an impact forever. Charles Krauthammer was one of those people. His words and his knowledge and his eloquence on the issues of the day were unsurpassed. He could cut through the noise. He could get to the point better than anybody.” —Bret Baier

“The Point of It All is very wide-ranging, a true Krauthammer sampler. This is Krauthammer in full, or very nearly so. It is a book that says, 'This is what he believed. This is who he was.' As such, it is invaluable.” —Jay Nordlinger