"Bloomsbury presents The Biggest Lie by Joseph Kelly, read byJohn Chancer.
'Kelly tells this story with vivid immediacy.'—ADAM HOCHSCHILD
'A sweeping and much needed work of history.'—GREG GRANDIN
An eye-opening work of narrative history tracing the roots of American fascism back to the Antebellum South.
Named a 'Best of July' by Publishers Lunch, Lit Hub, Book Culture, and the Orange County Register
When American fascists suddenly goosestepped down Main Street in the 1930s, fascism was seen by the rest of the country as a terrifying and radical new European import. It was not. It didn’t come from abroad. Nor was it new or radical. The seed of American fascism was planted by elite southern planters who insisted that slavery need not be addressed in the Constitution because it would soon die out on its own.
In The Biggest Lie, Joseph Kelly chronicles fascism’s deep roots in the antebellum South; its codification under Jim Crow; and, then, after the Spanish American War, its ascendency in the form of Anglo-Saxon nationalism, proposing that the nation belongs to a master-race—the original lie of American fascism. In this dark hour of American history, Kelly’s gripping story reminds us that the monied elite have always exceled at deploying disinformation to bias and inflame the masses, and that there have always been courageous patriots helping us to fight our way out of darkness toward the light. C 2026 Joseph Kelly P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"
"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
What if the capacity for extraordinary transformation already lives within you, waiting only for the right spark to ignite?
Mental health research social worker Joseph Kelly guides you on an unforgettable journey of personal development that blends ancient wisdom with modern psychological research. Through the evocative metaphors of a rising hot air balloon and the mythic phoenix, you’ll discover practical, evidence-based strategies to cultivate lasting change.
What You’ll Discover:
• How to ignite passion that fuels meaningful transformation
• Evidence-based techniques for building self-efficacy and growth mindset
• Cultivating beginner’s mind to maintain openness throughout your journey
• Proven strategies for establishing foundations that support extraordinary growth
• Practical daily habits that translate vision into lived reality
• Sustainable change that honors both stability and transformation
Unlike superficial quick-fix approaches, this audiobook offers a complete developmental system grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, and timeless philosophical traditions. You’ll learn to navigate life’s challenges with resilience, establish sustainable wellbeing practices, and align your outer expressions with your inner truth.
Volume 1 of the seven-volume Growing Light series, each building progressively while standing complete on its own. Whether beginning your intentional growth journey or deepening existing practices, this audiobook provides the reliable compass you need for authentic fulfillment.
True transformation doesn’t require battling against your nature but understanding and working with it more profoundly.
Begin your extraordinary voyage today."
"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Your identity isn’t fixed. It’s fluid, dynamic, and constantly evolving.
The question isn’t whether you’ll change but whether that change will be intentional or reactive.
“Powerful Shifts: Identity In Motion,” Volume 3 of the Growing Light series, reveals how to take deliberate control of your personal transformation. Mental health research social worker Joseph Kelly provides the psychological framework and practical tools for conscious identity development grounded in evidence-based research.
Discover how beliefs, values, and experiences shape who you are, then learn to direct these forces toward intentional growth. Master values clarification to reveal what truly matters beneath cultural conditioning. Overcome perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and cognitive dissonance through proven psychological strategies.
Learn to set meaningful intentions aligned with your deepest values and direct your finite energy toward what genuinely matters. Master behavioral activation techniques to combat procrastination and inertia. Achieve flow states where challenge meets skill. Develop deep work practices that yield significant accomplishments. Navigate identity shifts within relationships and social contexts while maintaining authenticity.
This audiobook integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, narrative therapy, and consciousness studies with ancient philosophical wisdom. You’ll find honest, nuanced guidance that respects transformation’s complexity while providing immediately applicable practices. Perfect for anyone experiencing identity transition by choice or circumstance. Ideal for readers who value evidence-based approaches and seek genuine transformation through inner work.
Every moment offers opportunity for powerful shifts. You hold the pen. Your story awaits."
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