Oh Jon and co. You really had to milk this for all the money it was worth, didn't you. And it worked. Because I love Jon Stewart. The teacher comments aren't partiularly...funny. But they are informative. In addition to remembering some of my absolute favourite sentences every written (such as: "The Oval Office: because it has no corners, there is nowhere to make the president sit when he has shamed the nation" and "What form of government would you like to see after our democracy finally eats itself. then shits itself out, then re-eats its own self-shit in 2007? Express your answer in tears"), prof. Schultz has some gems (on a farcical bible quotation: "God may not care about chronological precision, but you should"). By the way, this is the only book, ever, I will accept having writing in it. Ever. Book vandalism is treachery of the worst kind. ( )

A humorous and satirical look at our country, the ideals it was based on, those who founded it, and how it compares to other areas of the world.
Unless you are already an expert on America, democracy and everything pertaining to it, you will find yourself wondering whether the information contained in this book is the truth, or a joke. The answer to that question is, "yes." I had to resort to an internet search more often than I care to admit, but I found that I learned more by being prompted by my ignorance of their point than I would have from reading a dry text book. The design is early elementary school textbook, which I found quite entertaining. The "Were You Aware" margin notes were especially hilarious, as were the footnotes. It's unfortunate; however, that in order to point out distressing truths about our 'great nation' the authors were forced to resort to humor. I have long been a fan of the Daily Show because, albeit in the guise of 'comedy', they are not afraid to engage in the kind of true and necessary journalism that the 'legitimate' media seems to have let fall by the wayside. This book is an extension of that aim, and accomplishes it's purpose quite well.
Note: This book sits on our coffee table, with works by Bill Maher, Michael Moore, and Al Franken. It's what we like to call 'The Coffee Table of Leftism" ( )

America (the book) is a humorous, satirical take on American politics form Jon Stewart and the writers/producers of The Daily Show. Stewart takes actual historical events and knowledge and turns it upside down, forming the satire. ( )

I had fun with the book. It's a great satire of the American government and processes, but sometimes....SOMETIMES....the humour gets to be a bit overdone. I use this as a coffee table book - whenever something I read about in the news upsets me or just generally makes me angry, I read a chapter and feel instantly better about myself. ( )

Finally, someone has written a history book with more truthiness. Huzzah and kudos, Mr. Stewart and the Daily Show Crew. A perfect textbook for those who haven't drank the uberpatriot Kool-Aid or are blinded by the delusions of optimism. Some of the best humor since Ambrose Bierce and the Book of Numbers. ( )