''An Inconvenient Book: Real Solutions to the World's Biggest Problems'' is a

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political narrative written and edited by

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commentator Glenn Beck.The book's title page credits Beck and Kevin Balfe with writing and editing; credits additional writing to Steve "Stu" Burguiere, John Bobey, Dan Andros and Paul Starke; credits "contributions" to Carol Lynne, Virginia Leahy, Evan Cutler and Patricia Balfe; and credits illustrations to Paul Nunn.

Explanation of the book's title

The title of ''An Inconvenient Book'' is a parody of the title of

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'' An Inconvenient Truth''. One section of the book provides a critical response to Gore's views on

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Issues discussed

Beck discusses his political views on a number of subjects. Issues include Beck’s claims that the free market provides the best way to fight

, divorce rates, Beck's perceptions of liberal bias on school campuses, the income gap, perceived

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of the

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, and

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Reception

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'' described ''An Inconvenient Book'' as "a good read for conservatives," referring to Beck's often lighthearted tone, "at his best when most absurd, and funniest when he's his own target." On the content, the reviewer says "While often informative, as in his chapter on global warming, Beck is sometimes tedious, particularly when dealing with Islam and education (France is literally teetering on the edge, and our biggest ally, England, is about to be turned inside out as well)."An Inconvenient Book, Editorial Reviews

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''An Inconvenient Book'' entered

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at Number 1 under the category Hardcover Nonfiction, and stayed in the list for 17 weeks.Best Sellers: Hardcover Nonfiction
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'', December 9, 2007Best Sellers: Hardcover Nonfiction
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'', March 30, 2008

References and quotations

External links

Glenn Beck's book page
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