The Madness of Crowds

Gender, Race and Identity

By: Douglas Murray

Narrated by: Douglas Murray

Bloomsbury presents The Madness of Crowds written and read by Douglas Murray.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
A Times and Sunday Times Book of the Year

Updated with a new afterword by the author

'Douglas Murray fights the good fight for freedom of speech ... A truthful look at today's most divisive issues' – Jordan B. Peterson

'[Murray’s] latest book is beyond brilliant and should be read, must be read, by everyone' – Richard Dawkins

Are we living through the great derangement of our times?

In The Madness of Crowds Douglas Murray investigates the dangers of ‘woke’ culture and the rise of identity politics. In lively, razor-sharp prose he examines the most controversial issues of our moment: sexuality, gender, technology and race, with interludes on the Marxist foundations of ‘wokeness’, the impact of tech and how, in an increasingly online culture, we must relearn the ability to forgive.

One of the few writers who dares to counter the prevailing view and question the dramatic changes in our society – from gender reassignment for children to the impact of transgender rights on women – Murray’s penetrating book, now published with a new afterword taking account of the book's reception and responding to the worldwide Black Lives Matter protests, clears a path of sanity through the fog of our modern predicament.

©2019 Douglas Murray (P)2019 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

A Masterpiece About Madness

Douglas Murray's voice is, um, remarkable. It's a quickly acquired taste. I got over it fast and in fact discovered it was an idiosyncratic tunnel into author's complex mind. No one else could read this thesis more extraordinarily.

And what he examines is the liturgy of the Church of Social Justice (SJ). This is a doctrine which interlinks the congregations of a number of sophisticated sects like feminism, LGTBQ, and race, While each of these creeds are unique with high degrees of self interest and goals, Murray rolls out a depth of evidence to examine the emergence of these individual objectives, and their unique strategies and tactics.

From there Murray shows how SJ's developed then exploited common theological elements of each of their beliefs into into a single political movement. Murray's reasoning's tighter than an ICBM'a glide plan. It's probable that some will dismiss Murray's narrative as echoing stuff you already know. Well, duh.

Knowledge comes not from an awareness of an infinite number of unrelated facts.. That instead is the definition of hell. Knowledge comes from discovering the relationship among those facts in order to examine what they conclude. Murray's command of those relationships is his genius, which is what makes this book a masterpiece of revelation.

Even more importantly: Murray goes beyond the ways so many conservative writers merely whine over the (often creepy) way SJ warriors behave then leave us with the heavy lifting of developing defensive strategies... Instead, Murray proposes achievable critical paths toward defeating SJ invaders who are battling to force their doctrines upon us.

Historian of our Time

Mr. Murray's detailed analysis and real life examples and statistics makes this book a great history record. unfortunately, it's a shitty time we live in with no great achievements, rather only deterioration of morality, lack of ethics and respect, breaking of the family structure, failing educational institutions and spiritual institutions forgot about God. nonetheless, it's a great book. I can't wait for next book. Highly recommended

One of the best narrated books I've listened to!

The voice of the author feels like I am having a cup of tea in his living room. This is one of the rare audios where it feels like a conversation. This is a long book to listen to and he made it engaging. I adored how he did an America accent like like like alot. He is brave and courageous for sharing his thoughts on topics people are afraid to share what they really think, and in turn, say nothing. I'm glad he said it and also provided some solutions and alternatives to the messy sandbox we created.

Book of the year!

Essential listening. Thought provoking, controversial to some, cathartic to others. Written exceptionally well and superbly narrated. This book unveils and explains aspects of today’s social upheaval better than any other that I’ve read. Douglas Murray may not be for everyone, but he is a brilliant thinker, and a cogent conservative voice that deserves to be heard.

Can’t agree on every single point...

But am so glad to hear some sanity being spoken about so many situations getting seriously out of control. I have been an advocate for good race relations and the power of people to choose their own lives, but the dangers he brings up about the far left ideology looking more and more like fascism should be taught in schools with much discourse and broader understanding of the issues at hand as the imperative goal. The far left and the far right are both to blame for creating such ridiculous divides in this country, and it is so good to read (or listen, as the case may be) to a voice of reason and a good bit of objectivity. Everyone in the center is also to blame, if they do not actively seek out an understanding of the issues of our times.

Not for the intellectually stagnant

The accounting of human behaviors in this book is a hard pill for some to swallow which should suggest its necessity. An expertly detailed and much needed documentation of the many chaotic ideas of this era and their contradictions. Murray also offers some options to navigate through it all. Unfortunately, I cannot overlook how few will be up to the task of sincerely considering their part in these examples.

Brilliant in every way

Murray makes his points pragmatically and with precision, concluding powerfully with short sound bites.

If his polemic isn’t already exquisite enough, it is topped off, conflated by his narration; delivered with the right amount of indignation and passion. Better than the book alone!

a civil rebuttal of identity politics

excellent and refreshing, without stooping too low on the ridicule, Murray let's the radicals undo themselves.

An incredible perspective

a truly fascinating and daring dive into some seriously complex issues of today. plus it's always a treat when a book is narrated by it's author. I highly suggest taking a chance on this one.

Succinct and timely commentary on today's society

Murray writes from a clear and objective point of view. He has articulated the complexities of each of these topics very well, often giving description to thoughts and feelings I've had difficulty in formulating in the midst of all the angry shouting and virtue signaling noise that's come from the 'woke' movement. If we are to truly find a way for the world to treat people in the kindest, most loving way possible, regardless of race, orientation, culture, insert-your-human-variable here, we must be able to have honest, respectful and open discussion with each other. This book voices important warnings that everyone should consider in such discussions. Thank you Mr. Murray for writing this book!