Best Single Book for an Introduction

[yongrel]

Okay folks, here's a challenge for you:

We've had a lot of reading list threads over the months, where we've all listed the great works on Liberty. And these lists get pretty long and intimidating.

But they may not be the best introduction to the philosophy of liberty. I hesitate to tell someone, "So you're interested in learning about liberty? Well, then you should read this enormous book about economics, law, and self-ownership."

Are there any simple, easy to understand books about liberty that provide an overview written for the layman?

[AlexMerced]

Anarchy, State... Utopia by Robert Nozwick

or

The ROad to Serfdom by Freiderich Hayek

[RonRules]

"Libertarianism in one Lesson" That's where I started.

[Keith]

The Market for Liberty is pretty good, and Ian from Free Talk Live recently recorded it as a free audioboook that you can download here:

http://bbs.freetalklive.com/index.php?topic=18849.0

[Jesubub]

"The Creature from Jekyll Island" by G. Edward Griffin

AND

"Speaking of Liberty" by Lew Rockwell


Then...

"The Shadows of Power" by James Perloff

"Freedom Under Siege" by Ron Paul

[yongrel]

"Libertarianism in one Lesson" That's where I started.

I've heard about that book before, but only in passing. Is it targeted towards existing libertarians, or is it something that could be read and understood by the layman?

[BuddyRey]

I personally think the best recruitment tool as far as mass appeal may not even be a book, but Aaron Russo's film "America: Freedom to Fascism." It's what finally helped me "get it", and put all the pieces together in my mind.

[AlexMerced]

I personally think the best recruitment tool as far as mass appeal may not even be a book, but Aaron Russo's film "America: Freedom to Fascism." It's what finally helped me "get it", and put all the pieces together in my mind.

QFT

[Keith]

A really good primer that might even get somebody interested to read a book to begin with is the short little animation called the Philosophy of Liberty. You can view it here:
http://www.jonathangullible.com/
Be sure to click the link to view it full screen so it will be easier to read. You can also download it in many different formats including DVD iso so that people can watch it in a plain old DVD player.

[RonRules]

You can also listen to this excellent video on PBS:

A good interview with Bill Moyers on PBS about our govt's financial situation.
http://www.mises.org/multimedia/video/Now.wmv