📖 Overview
¡Adios, America! is Ann Coulter's 2015 examination of U.S. immigration policy and its effects on American society. The book reached the New York Times Best Seller list and sparked intense debate about immigration reform.
Through research and case studies, Coulter presents arguments against current immigration policies, focusing particularly on immigration from Latin American countries. She addresses topics including crime statistics, economic impacts, and voting patterns among immigrant populations.
The book combines policy analysis with critiques of both liberal and conservative approaches to immigration reform. Coulter draws from government data, media reports, and court cases to support her positions on these issues.
This controversial work reflects broader tensions in American political discourse about nationalism, demographic change, and the relationship between immigration policy and national identity.
👀 Reviews
Reader reviews reflect strong partisan reactions to Coulter's arguments about immigration. Conservative readers praise her research and documentation, with many citing the 89 pages of footnotes. One reader noted "she backs up every claim with multiple sources." Multiple reviews mention appreciating the statistics and historical data presented.
Critics take issue with the book's tone and accuse it of cherry-picking facts to support an anti-immigration agenda. Several readers found the writing "inflammatory" and "mean-spirited." Common criticisms include perceived bias in source selection and lack of balanced perspective.
Ratings:
Amazon: 4.6/5 (2,100+ reviews)
Goodreads: 4.0/5 (1,200+ reviews)
Conservative readers frequently describe it as "eye-opening" and "well-researched," while liberal readers often call it "xenophobic" and "fear-mongering." The review split largely follows political lines, with few moderate assessments.
Most negative reviews focus on the book's aggressive rhetoric rather than disputing the factual claims or source material.
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Alien Nation by Peter Brimelow Presents research on immigration patterns and their relationship to American social structures from 1965 to the present.
Whatever It Takes by Mickey Kaus Explores immigration reform proposals through analysis of border policies and enforcement methods.
We Wanted Workers by George J. Borjas Analyzes immigration's economic consequences through labor market data and employment patterns across multiple decades.
🤔 Interesting facts
🔷 Released in 2015, the book spent multiple weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list, reaching #2 in the "Hardcover Nonfiction" category
🔷 Ann Coulter has written 13 books, all of which have appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list, making her one of the most commercially successful political commentators of her era
🔷 The author researched over 900 footnotes and sources while writing the book, including government documents, academic studies, and media reports
🔷 Prior to becoming a political commentator and author, Coulter worked as a law clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals and practiced corporate law
🔷 The book's release coincided with Donald Trump's announcement of his presidential candidacy, and several of its themes about immigration became central topics during the 2016 election campaign