How Civilizations Die (and Why Islam Is Dying Too)

By: David Goldman

Narrated by: Tom Weiner

Past and present civilizations failed and fail for many reasons, but the number-one predictor of a civilization’s survival is its sense of religion—or lack thereof. So argues First Things columnist David Goldman in How Civilizations Die (and Why Islam Is Dying Too).

The strength of a civilization’s religion affects its purpose, its fertility rate, and ultimately, its fate, says Goldman—who then argues that, contrary to popular belief, Islamic countries are in the last throes of death while Christian America is in a position to flourish. Goldman goes on to say that America must embrace our exceptionalism and stop trying to save Muslim countries that are determined to destroy themselves.

Original, stunning, and provocative, How Civilizations Die shows the power of religion to save—or doom—a society and why, if we stick to our principles, we will emerge as leader of another American century.

©2011 David P. Goldman (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"David Goldman muses on population trends and religion with a breathtaking depth, originality, and panache." (Daniel Pipes, president of the Middle East Forum)

Want to know how the world really works? A must

If you could sum up How Civilizations Die (and Why Islam Is Dying Too) in three words, what would they be?

Humans abandon truth

What was one of the most memorable moments of How Civilizations Die (and Why Islam Is Dying Too)?

The realization that we can't ignore fundamental truths

Have you listened to any of Tom Weiner’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

N/A

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Guaranteed to make you sick

Any additional comments?

History can be interpreted many ways, but few if any interpretations make as much sense as this work.

Worldviews matter

What did you love best about How Civilizations Die (and Why Islam Is Dying Too)?

Sometimes it is necessary to explain the obvious. Anti-human campaigns,such as zero population growth, have consequences that should be obvious, but unfortunately aren't understood until it's too late.

The good news is that Christians who understand the biblical command to be fruitful and multiply are mankind's hope.

The narcissistic, short-sighted, me-centered reap what they sow: few children, and an end to their way of life, necessarily.

What does Tom Weiner bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He read it with emphasis seemingly born of empathy. Very effective.

If you could give How Civilizations Die (and Why Islam Is Dying Too) a new subtitle, what would it be?

Worldviews Matter

Any additional comments?

Buy it. Read (listen to) it. Believe it. It's obvious.

A must read for any American

What made the experience of listening to How Civilizations Die (and Why Islam Is Dying Too) the most enjoyable?

story content

What was one of the most memorable moments of How Civilizations Die (and Why Islam Is Dying Too)?

Hope for our future

What does Tom Weiner bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

emphasis

If you could give How Civilizations Die (and Why Islam Is Dying Too) a new subtitle, what would it be?

Beyond stereo type

Any additional comments?

Our young people need to understand why a young person in another country would

Meh

Some interesting points, but short-sighted at times. Author draws narrow and unimaginative conclusiones from these points. Author sneaks in the "Obama is a secret muslim" myth, which was frankly annoying.
Nevertheless, well worth the listen.

Great overview of world history in 9 hours

After listening to this book, a lot of the events and situations you see on the news will come into clearer focus and understanding for you.