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America 51

A Probe into the Realities That Are Hiding Inside "The Greatest Country in the World"

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America 51

By: Corey Taylor
Narrated by: Corey Taylor
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 A skewering of the American underbelly by the New York Times bestselling author of Seven Deadly Sins, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Heaven, and You're Making Me Hate You

The always-outspoken hard rock vocalist Corey Taylor begins America 51 with a reflection on what his itinerant youth and frequent worldwide travels with his multiplatinum bands Slipknot and Stone Sour have taught him about what it means to be an American in an increasingly unstable world. He examines the way America sees itself, specifically with regard to the propaganda surrounding America's origins (like a heavy-metal Howard Zinn), while also celebrating the quirks and behavior that make a true-blue American. Taylor likewise takes a look at how the world views us, and his findings should come as a surprise to no one. But behind Taylor's ranting and raving is a thoughtful and intelligent consideration, and even a sadness, of what America is compared to what it could and should be.

Expertly balancing humor, outrage, and disbelief, Taylor examines the rotting core of America, evaluating everything from politics and race relations to modern family dynamics, millennials, and "man buns." No element of what constitutes America is safe from his adept and scathing eye. Continuing the wave of moral outrage begun in You're Making Me Hate You, Taylor flawlessly skewers contemporary America in his own signature style. Anthropology Entertainment & Celebrities Music Celebrity Witty Comedy Entertainment
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This was such a great listen I enjoyed it from Start to finish. I have been a fan of corey for a long I have listened to his last book "A funny this happened on the way to heaven. I enjoy the previous book so I know I would love this one just as much. I. Know it sounds weird but I pretty much to 100% what he said and what he believes in. It was very entertaining some bits I couldn't stop laughing but there were bits I listened carefully on what the serious parts. Again it was brilliant, I loved it I am looking forward to what else he does in the near future. Cheers Taylor you are a legend.

Such a fantastic listen! Love it!

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Would you consider the audio edition of America 51 to be better than the print version?

I love hearing a book read by the author and Corey's voice is not just great for music but also telling stories and reading books

What other book might you compare America 51 to, and why?

Other Corey Taylor books

Which character – as performed by Corey Taylor – was your favourite?

Corey MF Taylor

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laugh and nod

A must listen for any fan of Corey Taylor's books

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Corey Taylor For President! Why not? At least he would do as he says. And woe to those that get in his way. Down with the Cheeto!

CT's intellectual depth and honesty is amazing!

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I love me some corey Taylor, listened and read all his books up to now. big fan of his band's I've even seen them and him life. I enjoyed this even through I live in the UK. the message I got was be good people and be better then we are. thanks corey I look forward to your next book.

corey for president!

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Love Corey's outlook on life and politics.
There are many of us who don't blindly follow one ideal and Corey reasons in this great read why he feels the way he does giving us different answers and new questions and points of view about modern politics in not only the USA but most of the world.
Read it, doesn't matter which political or social back ground you are from he will open your mind to other ways of looking at the struggle wether you like it or not and with good old fashioned humour.

Captivating From Start To Finish

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