Methuselahs Children, Robert A. Heinlein
Methuselahs Children, Robert A. Heinlein
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Methuselah's Children

Author: Robert A. Heinlein

Narrator: MacLeod Andrews

Unabridged: 7 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook (DRM Protected)

Published: 07/24/2012

Synopsis

After the fall of the American Ayatollahs as foretold in Stranger in a Strange Land and chronicled in Revolt in 2100, the United States of America at last fulfills the promise inherent in its first Revolution: for the first time in human history there is a nation with Liberty and Justice for All.No one may seize or harm the person or property of another, or invade his privacy, or force him to do his bidding. Americans are fiercely proud of their re-won liberties and the blood it cost them: nothing could make them forswear those truths they hold self-evident. Nothing except the promise of immortality..

About Robert A. Heinlein

Robert A Heinlein is considered one of the Big Three of classic science fiction (along with Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke). Heinlein is a seven-time Hugo Award recipient and was given the first Grand Master Nebula Award for lifetime achievement. Heinlein’s juveniles alone have influenced generations of scientists, engineers and creators the world over (for instance, it was once estimated that everyone in the Apollo 11 mission control room had read and loved at least one Heinlein novel). His worldwide bestsellers include Have Space Suit — Will Travel, Stranger in a Strange Land, Starship Troopers, Time Enough for Love, and The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Heather's Mum on August 05, 2013

The Howard Families, (Methuselah's Children), by carefully choosing individuals for reproducing, now expect to live as long as 150 years old. Society wants their secret. They don't have one to offer ...other than selective breeding. The Howards flee persecution to another world. Eventually, Lazarus,......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on February 26, 2021

I have been holding off reviewing this for a bit. Needed some time to digest it, I think. I have loved books and reading for as long as I can remember. I have always loved a good mystery, although horror and thrillers were mainly my “thing”. But I get bored easily. To try and keep myself ever learni......more

Goodreads review by M.M. Strawberry on May 20, 2017

If you really want to enjoy these stories, buy 'The Past through Tomorrow', which collects most of Mr. Heinlein's connected short stories in one easy-to-read volume. I bought this book at a bookstore thinking it'd be some new stories (I really ought to have checked the back of the book!) This publis......more

Goodreads review by Andy2302 on March 18, 2022

Two books with 4 stories all related to life on Earth after Stranger in a Strange Land. Personal freedom has become burdensome in Revolt in 2100 with Methuselah's Children running away to outer space. Published in 1952 with dated technology. Fun reads setting up further sequels. 3.5 stars A memorabl......more

Goodreads review by Patrick on June 01, 2017

I think Revolt in 2100 is important to read now as it foreshadows a lot of what is taking place in our society today and what the eventual outcome of those trends will be if we don't wake up. Unfortunately given the way things are going, I don't see the majority waking up.......more

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