Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth About Compassionate Conservatism

By: Arthur C. Brooks

Narrated by: Dennis Holland

We all know we should give to charity, but who really does? In his controversial study of America's giving habits, Arthur C. Brooks shatters stereotypes about charity in America - including the myth that the political Left is more compassionate than the Right.

Brooks, a preeminent public-policy expert, spent years researching giving trends in America, and even he was surprised by what he found. In Who Really Cares, he identifies the forces behind American charity: strong families, church attendance, earning one's own income (as opposed to receiving welfare), and the belief that individuals - not government - offer the best solution to social ills.

But beyond just showing us who the givers and non-givers in America really are today, Brooks shows that giving is crucial to our economic prosperity, as well as to our happiness, health, and our ability to govern ourselves as a free people.

©2006 Arthur C. Brooks (P)2010 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Lucidly written, carefully distilled and persuasively cogent." (The Wall Street Journal)

Excellent Book

What did you love best about Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth About Compassionate Conservatism?

This book turns many people's preconceived notions on their ears. Well written and thoroughly researched, I highly recommend this book.

Fair and measured analysis of a large body of data

Very good and worthwhile book. Narrator's voice and tone are perfectly suited to the material

Great information

I really enjoyed this book. Lots of statistics that will surprise many. it has given me some great incite into donor behavior.

Let's talk truth!

What did you love best about Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth About Compassionate Conservatism?

Brooks lets the data speak, with surprising clarity.

Any additional comments?

Be informed by truth not just influenced by main stream media.

readable, rational, and sensitive

Comprehensive statistical analysis of data on a wide variety of types of charity. Clear and concise, given the scope of the topic.
Dr Brooks' presentation is readable, rational, and sensitive; this book was a pleasure!