Nationally syndicated talk-radio host and noted film critic Michael Medved has taken an extraordinary journey from liberal activist to outspoken conservative. Along the way he has earned millions of admirers--and more than his share of enemies--with his disarming wit and slashing arguments on issues of pop culture and politics. In the candid, illuminating Right Turns, Medved chronicles the lessons and adventures that changed him from a Vietnam protest leader to an optimistic promoter of American patriotism, from secularism to religion, from adventurous single guy to doting husband and father. He skewers leftist orthodoxy, revealing why the Right is right and why his former colleagues on the Left remain hopelessly wrong on every cultural, political, and social issue.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Great book!:
This is a great book! I love the stories and the lessons that Mr. Medved gives in this book. It is very interesting and some parts are hilarious. The way Mr. Medved writes is also very witty and insightful.
What you'd expect from Medved: A great book!:
I am a fan of Medved's radio show, and agree with most of his opinions, so it was interesting to see how he developed those views.
An amazing jewish republican transformation:
Right Turns: From Liberal Activist to Conservative Champion in 35 Unconventional Lessons What an amazing life story. What I found so profound, was my own life experiences, in going from a jewish democrat to jewish conservative republican. I found his life story quite compelling, and inspiring, to help me find my own jewish identity. Sadly, being a republican is highly discouraged as a jew. It's rather sad, there are no local places in Minnesota, where you can pray, and not have to worry about... more info
Liberalism is a mental disorder.:
Michael's book is an example of what happens when adolescents mature. When one starts working and has a family to support they cannot remain liberal unless they are insane. Liberalism is a mental disorder but it can be healed with the right amount of encouragement and soul searching by the sick one.