The Seven Deadly Virtues, Johnny V. Last
The Seven Deadly Virtues, Johnny V. Last
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The Seven Deadly Virtues
18 Conservative Writers on Why the Virtuous Life is Funny as Hell

Author: Johnny V. Last

Narrator: Tom Perkins

Unabridged: 5 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 04/28/2015


Synopsis

An all-star team of eighteen conservative writers offers a hilarious, insightful, sanctimony-free remix of William Bennett's The Book of Virtues—without parental controls. The Seven Deadly Virtues sits down next to readers at the bar, buys them a drink, and an hour or three later, ushers them into the revival tent without them even realizing it.



The book's contributors include Sonny Bunch, Christopher Buckley, David "Iowahawk" Burge, Christopher Caldwell, Andrew Ferguson, Jonah Goldberg, Michael Graham, Mollie Hemingway, Rita Koganzon, Matt Labash, James Lileks, Rob Long, Larry Miller, P. J. O'Rourke, Joe Queenan, Christine Rosen, and Andrew Stiles. Jonathan V. Last, senior writer at the Weekly Standard, editor of the collection, is also a contributor. All eighteen essays in this book are appearing for the first time anywhere.

About Johnny V. Last

Jonathan V. Last is a senior writer at the Weekly Standard, a Washington-based political magazine. His writings have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and the Washington Post. He is a regular commentator on both television and radio. He blogs at JonathanLast.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Steve on February 13, 2015

This was a funny read. Sometimes a mildly humorous, chuckle-to-yourself read, sometimes a belly laugh from-the-bottom-of-your-feet laugh, but delightful all the way around. But besides funny, it was insightful as a piece of cultural analysis. The most striking thing about its humor was its clean, se......more

Goodreads review by Alex on August 12, 2018

Very funny and insightful......more

Goodreads review by Paul on February 03, 2015

Thought provoking commentary on properly understanding values and how our society often gets them upside down. The essays each hold their own worth and can be read independently.......more

Goodreads review by JP on December 06, 2014

Decent read. thought provoking. best consumed one essay at a time followed by some time reflecting on the message. Enjoyed the experience......more

Goodreads review by Carly on April 17, 2015

Puts rest to the idea that conservatives are unfunny. Rob Long's and Mollie Hemingway's are particular standouts.......more