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An Island Called Liberty Hardcover – April 30, 2005

by Joseph Specht (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 54 ratings
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"This book is a cross between Dr. Seuss and Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged," writes the publisher. Younger children will enjoy the rhyming verse and beautiful, full-color illustrations on every page, while older children and adults will enjoy the strong message that speaks in favor of free markets and against excessive government regulation, bureaucracy, and taxation.
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  1. Print length
    27 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Oak Leaf Publishing, Inc.
  4. Publication date
    April 30, 2005
  5. ISBN-10
    0976616009
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0976616009
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About the Author

Joseph Specht has almost twenty years of experience in business and banking, and knows the impact that excessive regulation and taxation have on the average family and the average small business. While he doesn't expect this book to alter the course of human events, he hopes that it will cause readers to think of free markets and government regulation in new ways.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oak Leaf Publishing, Inc.; Stated First Edition (April 30, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 27 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0976616009
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0976616009
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 54 ratings

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Sean
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Lesson
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2022
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A story that shows how government is parasitic on private production and why the spontaneous market order and voluntary charity is imperfect but superior. Eventually they tax away all of the value created from private production and the island government collapses without its host to feed on.
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J. Cannone
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Few GREAT Books for Children!
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2011
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Just as my title for this review says, I feel this is one of the few great books for children...

The reason I say that is, many of the "popular" and "classics" have either subtle or sometimes blatant, messages and beliefs that are incorrect and wrong. One example is the many warped views and beliefs in the Grim's Fairy Tales.

This book can help children get a better understanding of how the world really works... what's right and fair vs what is not but is often common place.

I challenge any parent thinking about this book to get it and read it... I'm certain you'll find it to be a great choice.
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Donna
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent tool in the arsenal of any libertarian parent or ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2016
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If Dr. Seuss and Dr. Paul cowrote a children's book, this would be it. Outlines the Non-Aggression Principle succinctly and with lively rhyme and illustrations. My children are quite young still, but it is never too early to lay a foundation for an understanding of liberty. Excellent tool in the arsenal of any libertarian parent or teacher.
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Angela Daniel
5.0 out of 5 stars More for parents than children
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2016
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This is an adorable book. It brought tears to my eyes, lol. I read it to my eight year old daughter, and she never requested it again, though. I think it's geared more towards libertarian parents than their children, and i am not going to shove it down her throat. Maybe she will be more interested when she is older
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4.0 out of 5 stars Nothing else like it
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2015
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I sent it to my niece for her sons 1st birthday. Her husband works in politics and is a Libertarian. Happy to report it is now his favorite book. Wasn't thrilled about the marriage comments, but overall a good book
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Sharon B. Wilbur
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Story On Liberty, Capitalism and their Enemy.
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2008
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This is a fantastic book (I am an Ayn Rand fan, and have read Atlas Shrugged), that explains the benefits of liberty and what happens when men are free to determine their own destiny, and what happens when other people decide to take that freedom away. I bought it for each of my three adult "children", and can guarantee that it will be read to the children of at least two of them.
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S. S.
1.0 out of 5 stars Libertarian silliness
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2011
I hope the indoctrinated (yes, I used that word, I'm so mean!) libertarian youth of tomorrow (Heil Ayn!) remember to save their dog-eared copies to use as toilet paper or fuel to warm themselves- when the unregulated free-market finally drives this economy all the way into the ground, by the time they reach adulthood. The sad thing is how unwittingly the Libertarian paradigm has been fueled by big business and the corporate rich - who are now laughing all the way to the bank (oh wait...they already ARE the bank). I guess the nicest thing I can say is that if we are collectively stupid enough to buy Libertarianism, we deserve what we get. Hopefully the religious right's 'let's super-regulate morality!' stance will continue to keep L's from going anywhere politically.
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majicl
5.0 out of 5 stars For all ages
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2013
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I keep copies of this book on hand for anyone I know with children. I also gave a copy to my local library and think this is a must read for everyone. It's a book the parents love to read over and over. It teaches children the basics of liberty in history in a fun "Dr. Seuss" way.
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