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Common Sense Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Thomas Payne (Author), Mike Vendetti (Narrator), Spoken Realms (Publisher)
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Read by award-winning narrator Mike Vendetti, Common Sense is a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1775-76 that inspired people in the Thirteen Colonies to declare and fight for independence from Great Britain in the summer of 1776. The pamphlet explained the advantages of and the need for immediate independence in clear, simple language. It was published anonymously on January 10, 1776, at the beginning of the American Revolution and became an immediate sensation. It was sold and distributed widely and read aloud at taverns and meeting places.

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  1. Listening Length
    2 hours and 22 minutes
  2. Author
    Thomas Payne
  3. Narrator
    Mike Vendetti
  4. Audible release date
    May 1, 2015
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Spoken Realms
  7. ASIN
    B00X0THDP8
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 2 hours and 22 minutes
Author Thomas Payne
Narrator Mike Vendetti
Audible.com Release Date May 01, 2015
Publisher Spoken Realms
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B00X0THDP8
Best Sellers Rank #307,753 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#402 in Political Philosophy (Audible Books & Originals)
#1,120 in Political Science History & Theory
#5,611 in Political Philosophy (Books)

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Customers find the book engaging and thought-provoking. They appreciate the author's insight and knowledge of the founding of the United States. Readers praise the writing quality as well-crafted and thoughtful. Overall, customers consider it a valuable addition to their collection or library.

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Customers find the book engaging and informative. They describe it as a must-read for Patriots and thought-provoking. Readers also mention that the book provides an insightful look into the American mindset.

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"...somebody who don't understand politics, this collection is a book you want to read." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's insights. They find it informative and well-researched, with great explanations. The book provides valuable information about the time leading up to the American Revolution.

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Customers find the book well-written and thought-out. They describe it as an excellent collection of Paine's writings, though a tough read.

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  • Green Eric
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Glimpse into the Mind of an American Founding Father
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2014
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    This is a fascinating read that provides insight into the thoughts of one of our nation's Founding Fathers. This collection of books definitely calls into question the notion that the FF intended for this to be a Christian nation. This particular FF deplored Christianity. His writings won't please athiests either; he's a staunch Deist, and writes about the evidence of the Creator's hand everywhere in nature. I highly recommend the book to people of all political and religious stripes. I'm sure if Glenn Beck read it, he'd stop comparing himself to Mr. Paine!
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  • dkim
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thomas Paine collection is a fantastic book.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2013
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    This book is among my most favorite philosophical writings. The author (Paine) introduces his reader to a more detailed way of reasoning especially in (the age of reason). If you are a Christian doubting his faith like i used to or somebody who don't understand politics, this collection is a book you want to read.
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  • Vince
    4.0 out of 5 stars A believer, just not a bible believer.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2015
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    Thomas Paine was an excellent composer of literature. This was a man that was a deep thinker like me. He states that he is a believer in a god, but not the Judeo-Christian God. He believes in his very own ethical god, like what most people kinda already do. The only difference is, that most idiots out there think that the god of ethics IS the Judeo-Christian god. When in fact, they have no clue as to what it actually says in there own bible that they defend so tirelessly, but never even bother to so much as to open it up.

    As I went throughout this book, I used up 2 highlighters by doing so. There were so many paragraphs in there, that I couldn't stop agreeing with.

    The Rights of Man and the Age of Reason, are the 2 out of the bunch that take up about two thirds of the book.
    The Rights of Man was so... long. It was more about in his currant time, about showing the differences of cultures between England, France and America, and the variances of your rights in between those countries. But it was mostly more about this grudge between Thomas and a guy named Mr. Burke. Thomas keeps on bringing this guy up and dumping all kinda of crap on him in just about every page. What they should have named this chapter, The buffoonery of Mr. Burke, sense he talks about him so damn much. Not that I'm defending this Burke guy, but, he must have done some real stupid $*&# in his time. Imagine what Thomas would think of people of today...

    The Age of Reason was the longest out of all of them, but it had some good points in the making. But for the most part, throughout the entire book, was filled with both the Author's and Editor's commentaries by using these [] types of brackets, to clarify on what Thomas was referring too, or what he was talking about. If you ask me, it wasn't necessary in the book at all. All that did was confused the hell outta me. Cause by then, I wouldn't know who's talking about the subject. What they should have done, if they were going to pull that $%#*, was instead of using those [] what they could have done was have the editor color-coat his text in a paragraph, so that way you'll know who it is. Only the editor will use colored text. That would have been a hell-of-a-lot better, and easier.

    But I'd recommend Common Sense, An essay on a dream, (shortest out of all the chapters, only 2 pages) Biblical Blasphemy and Examination of the Prophecies.

    The essay, Blasphemy and the Prophecies, he utterly obliterates the bible with logic, by going through the books of Mathew, Mark, Luke and John. And he even proves that Jesus was a invented character.

    The book was great, well written, thought out and laid out. But he still held out for hope. He still thought that after once we die, we will exist after our own demise, and face our creator. To me, as an atheist, I won't get my hopes up. Throughout all my life, it's been nothing more to me but one disappointment after another, why should death be any different? So I learned the hard way never to get your hopes up. I'd give this guy four and a half stars if I could. But sense he still held out for false hope, I just can't bring myself to give him that last star.

    And to give you a taste on what you're going to get once you've bought this book. I leave you with a nice juicy paraphrased/paragraph for you mind to chew on.
    Enjoy. :)

    "Without degrading my own reason by bringing those wretched, contemptible tales into a comparative view, I will confine myself to say that if we compare them with the divine and forcible sentiments of Cicero, the result will be the human mind has degenerated by believing in them. Man, is stuck in a state of groveling superstition from which he has not the courage to rise above it." - Thomas Paine.
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  • Bill Miller
    5.0 out of 5 stars "Must Read" readiing
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2010
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    Incredible insight from so long ago. Thomas Paine wrote without regard to "political correctness" or fear of reprisal apparently. This collection of his
    thoughts should be a must read for anyone who is interested in social and religious issues. It's as timely today as it was in the 1700s.
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  • BMilly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great to add to your collection.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2014
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    This is a great addition to your collection. The information is priceless and necessary with all the rewriting of history and the way politicians are manipulating the American people.
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  • James
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2014
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    Thomas Paine's critique of the Bible in "Age of Reason" is one of the best I've ever read. "Common Sense" gives a very informative look into the American mindset leading up to the revolutionary war. In my opinion, Thomas Paine should be required reading in every school.
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  • Philip Zurcher
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for true Patriots
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2020
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    This should be mandatory reading for all American kids in our schools.
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  • larry williams
    5.0 out of 5 stars It is a very good book for anyone looking for the true origins and ...
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2015
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    It is a very good book for anyone looking for the true origins and formation of the United States which was not founded on Christian principles or Jesus and gives the answers to where you can truly find God in Deism
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  • chrisc
    5.0 out of 5 stars classic read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2014
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    One of the authors of the American Constitution. I never contemplated who they were or how they thought, still very relevant today. An excellent delve into the mores or morals of this period, I am glad I read this.
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  • R. Godwin
    5.0 out of 5 stars The bravery and thinking of this man is still almost ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2014
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    The bravery and thinking of this man is still almost unbeaten in one man. What's more he lived to an old age despite frightful dangers and persecution in France, England and USA in 18th century
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  • Hermes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great choice.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2015
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    Everything as expected, Excellent choice, great purchase.
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