America Alone by Mark Steyn (2006, Hardcover)

Steyn's book is an easy, fast and occasionally rather humorous read, but that does not detract from its explosive and well-researched premise, namely that the Islamic faith, as practiced by millions of Muslims today (and sadly, by what may be a majority of its adherents) poses a far greater threat to individual rights, freedom of religion and speech, and democracy than most anyone realizes. This reality, when combined with the demographic changes sweeping Europe (Europe is almost certain to be 25% to 30% Muslim by 2030, and majority Muslim by 2060) leaves America without any future allies in its struggle against Islamic terror.

How many here in America are aware that, at present fertility rates among many European nations (less than 1.2 children for every native Spaniard couple; less than 1.3 for every native Italian couple) that the natives of these nations will be halved in less than 50 years; that Germany's population of 62 million ethnic Germans will be under 35 million by 2050? How many Americans are aware of the fact that Muslims account for as much as 30 and 40 percent of the under twenty population in several Western European nations? This has enormous consequences for America, because these Muslims gaining numerical ascendancy in Europe are not assimilating, and their greater allegiance is to Islam, not the European country of their citizenship. In 20 years, when a rogue Muslim state decides to terrorize its neighbors--or the world--which nation in Europe will join the U.S. in confronting such a state? The answer: none of them, for what nation is willing to go to war against a terrorist country when 25% of that nation's own people identify more closely with the terrorist country?

Besides the looming threat of "Eurabia," Steyn also exposes what others, most notably Robert Spencer of Jihadwatch, have been trying to tell Americans for years, namely that Islam is decidedly NOT a religion of peace, but is rather one of conquest. Moreover, it is undeniably the most intolerant major religion on the planet. In every nation where Muslims rule (with a small exception of Turkey, and they certainly have their problems), women suffer terrible discrimination, citizens of other faiths are routinely persecuted, and the most violent antiAmerican and antisemitic rhetoric--reminiscent of Goebbel's propaganda against Jews--is actively taught in schools and reported through their media outlets.

Overall, this book is an alarming and fascinating read, well researched and quite politically incorrect given today's false mantra of "Islam is a religion of peace." Anyone who studies the Qur'an and the Hadith--anyone familiar with world history--knows how nonsensical this "religion of peace" fiction is. Steyn's book, with its details of the West's self-flagellating insistence on condemning our own culture while refusing to face the obvious facts of the terribly flawed Islamist culture, should be required reading for anyone who wishes to intelligently converse on the threat Islam poses to the West.

One thing's for sure, given the demographic facts in Europe and the nature of Islam: things are going to get much worse, before they get any better.

This is the way it should always be in service, excellent! The links throughout the process were timely. The book allows one to see the problems that result from allowing the muslim radical to become stong in nations were they have stated that there opposition to the culture.

This is a stimulating book forcing the reader to think about the population shift worldwide, that the media is ignoring, a great read!

This book explains how Muslims will be in control of all of Europe within the next generation or two. The problem is already evident, but most European governments are so interested in presenting themselves as culturally diverse and accepting, that they will not admit that they are quickly losing their own traditions and way of life. Because of rapidly declining birth rates of native Europeans, huge immigration of Moslems from the Middle East, Northern Africa, and countries like Pakistan, and the rapid birth rate of those peoples, the demographics of Europe are changing. Many of the immigrants are not working, but are on welfare and taking advantage of government subsidies. So there are fewer workers contributing to taxes, and more individuals on the government dole, causing a financial crisis of unstoppable proportions. Though not all Moslems are radical, there is a growing proportion who are taught that the West and its ways are evil, and a growing desire to see Sharia law put in place in all of Europe. America will soon find itself without any allies in Europe.

This book explains much about the world...past, present and future...and does so with wit and wisdom. An enjoyable read about a frightening world beyond our borders and our place in it.
Unfortunately, the seller put it in a single envelope with no inner wrapping and the book arrived stained and damaged. Still a must read for anyone who wants to know the future. As the author puts it...it's the demography...

This was probably the most important book I read all year. So refreshing to be rid of political correctness and to read the cold, hard facts, even if it's uncomfortable to hear. This book should be required reading.

A very enlightening book about our changing world. If the Far Left critics were to ever take the time to find out the truth about the Islam world, their views would certainly change after reading this book.

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This an eye opening, sometimes disturbing, look at the Islamist jihad being waged around world, and what America can expect on our own soil if it is not stopped. Steyn illustrates what apathy and willful ignorance has done to bring Europe and Scandinavian countries to the very brink of disaster. And if we've learned anything from history, it's that we NEVER learn from history, and that we, as a nation, are probably doomed to suffer the same fate. The appeasement policies of past administrations have led us toward a dangerous precipice. You need to read this book. Better yet, Congress needs to read this book!

I buy this book over and over to give away to people who are interested in the current state of America. It should be required reading in high school history but would be politically incorrect. We would never want to offend those who are trying to destroy us!

This book is a must for those living in a Judeo-Christin culture. It defines the importance of morals, values and responsibility for the future.

Mark Steyn does a great job at communicating what so many of us feel so strongly, but perhaps have not had the opportunity to really study in depth. Mark Steyn is a brilliant and likable conservative who knows how to make a point, which is why this book is only a little over 200 pages.

I think anybody with half a brain understands that western society is aging and in decline. What else can we expect from a society whose citizens wait until they are in their late 30s to have one child? That is hardly a healthy society. Speaking from an American point of view, I think we have all stood in the line at the grocery store with our 2 children (and our cart half empty), while we wait behind a Mexican family with 5 kids and the cart overflowing paid for with food stamps and thought: "I'm paying for my own demise!!"

What has peaked my interest the most on the issue of Islamification is the Liberal multi-culturalists support of it. In fact, even considering the obvious conflict between the Judeo-Christian Westerner and the Muslim, I would still say that fundamentalist Christian's agenda has much more in common with Islam than the Leftist liberal's does. Obviously there is a larger conflict of interest there. The liberal fights tirelessly (although often misguidedly so) for "civil rights" for every living and non living thing under the sun. I could lose my job for even the slightest error in my choice of words. Yet, here the liberal will fight to the end for a cult that literally hides their women from the world and justifies any act of brutality against them as being scriptural.

Here, the liberals will rally for every conceivable kind of sexual hedonistic expression, yet they take sides with a cult that performs clitorectomies and stones homosexuals. The liberal sings the song of "Church and State" all day long and searches out even the most minute "violation," yet will stand behind this theocratic cult. The liberal claims to be the First Amendment's number one fan, but fails to voice any concerns over the censorship that Islam demands of the WHOLE WORLD, and where the failure to conform results in a terror threat either in the form of a dirty bomb or a lawsuit.

I guess they fail to recognize that in a democracy, the numbers game is absolutely relevant, and a massive shift in the demographic will result in a massive change in government. Maybe they don't see that if it hasn't already happened, that the massive shift is on the horizon? I still don't have libs figured out yet, although I know some very bright ones. I am at the point where I wouldn't say that it is a "mental disorder," but definitely a lack of gravity and seriousness. Islam is not a boy's game. This is a very serious issue and we are dealing with people who DO NOT think like us, and do not share the same value system. That is not to say that all Muslim people are inherently evil or backwards, but their value system is different and they want to impose it on you. In short, if you fear the Moral Majority and the Evangelical Christians are imposing on your individual liberties, you ought to be shaking your boots at the thought of Islamofascism.

You need to get your hands on this book if you are to have a greater understanding of this inevitable truth.