The Secret History of the American Empire: The Truth About Economic Hit Men, Jackals, and How to Change the World

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The Secret History of the American Empire: The Truth About Economic Hit Men, Jackals, and How to Change the World
by John Perkins
from Plume

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

• Worldly wakeup call of history in the making!
  The Secret History of the American Empire by John Perkins author of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man.
  P. 283; "The world is not in danger. We are. If we don't change our ways, Mother Nature will shake us off like so many fleas."
  This fast moving book is packed with historical revelations and profound thoughts.
  Read it!
  

• Sad but true, and time for us to act
  Perkins once again tells it like it is. We are part of the problem. Our addiction to cheap clothing and exercise equipment (put together in tropical sweatshops by people living only marginally better than inmates of Nazi prison camps) fuels the system. We have to change, to live sustainable lifestyles. Read the book. Once you understand the problem, you will want to be part of the solution.

• Alot of ego here
  Wow, I can't believe the reviews have been so favorable for this writers books. It's as though people just stop thinking for themselves. Let me save you 15 bucks. Down w/ capitilism, people who make money are bad. No mention that, perphaps, it's government interference and manipulation of fiscal programs around the world that cause corperations to act as they do.

• Read this book!
  I just finished reading this book. I've been researching this subject for a few years, but more importantly, have been experiencing the effects in my life of the systems he describes. The changin times are barrelling upon us. As a former world traveller, I can attest to everything he says.
  This is a concise wrap up of his experience produced in a highly readable format, and I believe is indicative of a broader picture. I like that at the end of the book he gives some suggestions for solutions and ways... more info

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