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I Am America (And So Can You!) By: Stephen Colbert

Recommended by: Siddarth V.
Plot: Stephen Colbert�s I am America (And So Can You) does not have any definable plot as it is a satire on various topics. These topics include , religions, sports, science and many more. Colbert takes on a satirical view as a hard-line conservative, when in fact he is quite liberal; this paradoxical view point reveals to the reader many truths and interesting phenomenon about our world.
Why read? If you are looking for a serious book, then this is not the one for you. However, like any serious book, I am America will make you think about the topics presented and will most likely change your views on these issues. Some interesting subjects include religion and higher education where Colbert creates many revelations that show the humorous and often nonsensical side of society. As an entertaining read, this novel presents many interesting issues of society in a satirical and comedic way that will leave you laughing. Although I did not find this novel as humorous as other people did this was mostly due to my slow nature in recognizing satire and sarcasm. Thus, if you are easily able to recognize and understand a sarcastic type of writing, I am America (And So Can You) should appeal to you immensely.

Reviewer�s note: If you are a fan of the TV show the book is a must.

Recommended by: Evan L.
Plot: I Am America (And So Can You) is not your typical book. It is a humorous book that focuses on popular American subjects. Each chapter is devoted to a specific topic; some of the chapters include: sports, higher education, animals, family, the media, Hollywood, class war, race, immigrants, religion, science and much more. This book is extremely diverse and will most likely have something for everyone.
Why read? This book is worth reading because it is something out of the ordinary. If you are tired of reading the same type of classic, romance, or mystery book, then this is the book for you. It is up to date in all of it's information and does not have a certain story line. Unlike most books, their are many parts in I Am America (And So Can You) that will make you laugh. It is very easy to relate to this book because it talks about so many different things.

Recommended by: Ash B.
Plot: Having no plot, this book is a colorful collection of Colbert's neo-conservative views on issues facing America today. He rambles on about modern topics such as science and homosexuals but offers insight on more contemporary issues, such as higher education and families. It is a blend of hypothetical, satirical policies that should be applied to American society under the cloak of Colbert's mocking attitude towards conservatives while emulating conservatives.
Why read? Simply put, this book is a 3-hour (depending on your reading speed) episode of The Colbert Report. This book is definitely worth reading if you are a fan of American politics, humor, sociology, Doritos and/or Stephen Colbert. The humor and stupidity starts from the cover of the book and continues to the last passage. It is definitely worth picking if you don�t want to read a book with a rigid plot structure because of its reference-like format. It�s a light read and definitely worth having a glance at over this summer.

Reviewer�s note: The scientific dictionary was hilarious. So are the half-philosophies over religion.

Recommended by: Samantha S.
Plot: Do you love the Colbert Report and cannot wait to hear more of the hilariously radical views of 'conservative' pundit Stephen Colbert? I Am America (And So Can You!) offers Colbert's ideas on everything from illegal immigrants to American class structure. Beware, however, since some of his sections cross the line from comical to offensive. Regardless, you will learn about some of the greatest problems facing America today, along with historical anecdotes and jokes.
Why read? Any liberal or democrat will love the sarcasm Colbert uses to describe right-wing views. I Am America (And So Can You!) will influence you to become more involved in your own community to solve the problems you have learned about. Not only is it a great supplement to The Colbert Report, it offers some great political facts that will keep you knowledgeable during the 2008 elections. Like Colbert says, it's a hilariously political way to occupy yourself the other 23.5 hours of the day when The Colbert Report is not on television.

Recommended by: Adam N.
Plot: This book is a humorous analysis of issues in America today. Written by the TV. comedian Stephen T. Colbert, from "The Colbert Report," it discusses many different aspects of America. Some examples are families, religion, sports, sex and dating, homosexuals, the media, race, immigrants, and science.
Why read? It is worth reading because it gives a very comical view on the topics being discussed in America every day now.