Rush Limbaugh

An Army of One

By: Zev Chafets

Narrated by: Erik Synnestvedt

"I know the liberals call you 'the most dangerous man in America,' but don't worry about it, they used to say the same thing about me. Keep up the good work." -Ronald Reagan in a letter to Rush Limbaugh, December 11, 1992

Do you remember your first time? People tend to remember the moment they first heard The Rush Limbaugh Show on the radio. For Zev Chafets, it was in a car in Detroit, driving down Woodward Avenue. Limbaugh's braggadocio, the outrageous satire, the slaughtering of liberal sacred cows performed with the verve of a rock-n-roll DJ-it seemed fresh, funny and completely subversive. "They're never going to let this guy stay on the air," he thought. Almost two decades later Chafets met Rush for the first time, at Limbaugh's rarely visited "Southern Command." They spent hours together talking on the record about politics, sports, music, show business, religion and modern American history. Rush opened his home and his world, introducing Chafets to his family, closest friends, even his psychologist. The result was an acclaimed cover-story profile of Limbaugh in The New York Times Magazine. But there was much more to say, especially after Limbaugh became Public Enemy Number One of the Obama Administration.

At first Limbaugh resisted the idea of a full-length portrait, but he eventually invited Chafets back to Florida and exchanged more than a hundred emails full of his personal history, thoughts, fears and ambitions. What has emerged is an uniquely personal look at the man who is not only the most popular voice on the radio, but the leader of the conservative movement and one of the most influential figures in the Republican Party. While Limbaugh's public persona is instantly recognizable, his background and private life are often misunderstood.

©Zev Chafets (P)2010 Gildan Media Corp

not bad

Would you listen to Rush Limbaugh again? Why?

Probably not, not because it is a bad book. Because the narrator ends almost every sentence with the same expression. To the tune of a news anchor trying to make an impression on his first couple of times on air.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Rush

Would you listen to another book narrated by Erik Synnestvedt?

Maybe, depending on what the book was about.

Honest Analysis

It was nice to see a book on Limbaugh written by an outsider that wasn't setting out to destroy the man in the process of writing the book. It's the most honest genuine interpretation of Limbaugh that anyone could have hoped for.

While I'm not certain Zev fully embraces or understands Rush's take on everything or his logic in doing so he makes an earnest effort to tell the motivations and inspirations. This book is well worth the time to get a better bit of insight to Rush and how he came to be where he's at and what inspires him.

Part 2

Very well written and very well narrated. Looking forward to Zev's work on "Part 2" after Rush retires.

a biography

What made the experience of listening to Rush Limbaugh the most enjoyable?

I enjoyed hearing about his life. I had thought; however that this would be samples
of his programs.

Which scene was your favorite?

This really wasn't done in scenes it was a biography by someone other than Rush.

If you could give Rush Limbaugh a new subtitle, what would it be?

King of the Morning Airways

Any additional comments?

I do recommend this audio.

Outstanding Bio of Rush

Touching and entertaining story of Rush Limbaugh’s amazing life. His presence is so missed! The book is outstanding!