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Hoodwinked
- An Economic Hit Man Reveals Why the Global Economy IMPLODED - and How to Fix It
- Narrated by: David Ackroyd
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
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Summary
John Perkins has seen the signs of today's economic meltdown before. The subprime mortgage fiascos, the banking industry collapse, the rising tide of unemployment, the shuttering of small businesses across the landscape are all too familiar symptoms of a far greater disease.
In his former life as an economic hit man, he was on the front lines both as an observer and a perpetrator of events, once confined only to the third world, that have now sent the United States—and in fact the entire planet—spiraling toward disaster. Here, Perkins pulls back the curtain on the real cause of the current global financial meltdown. He shows how we've been hoodwinked by the CEOs who run the corporatocracy—those few corporations that control the vast amounts of capital, land, and resources around the globe—and the politicians they manipulate. These corporate fat cats, Perkins explains, have sold us all on what he calls predatory capitalism, a misguided form of geopolitics and capitalism that encourages a widespread exploitation of the many to benefit a small number of the already very wealthy. Their arrogance, gluttony, and mismanagement have brought us to this perilous edge. The solution is not a "return to normal."But there is a way out. As Perkins makes clear, we can create a healthy economy that will encourage businesses to act responsibly, not only in the interests of their shareholders and corporate partners (and the lobbyists they have in their pockets), but in the interests of their employees, their customers, the environment, and society at large.We can create a society that fosters a just, sustainable, and safe world for us and our children. Each one of us makes these choices every day, in ways that are clearly spelled out in this book. "We hold the power," he says, "if only we recognize it."
Hoodwinked is a powerful polemic that shows not only how we arrived at this precarious point in our history but also what we must do to stop the global tailspin.
Critic reviews
"John Perkins has been in and out of the world of high finance and low ethics, and in Hoodwinked he not only illuminates that world with dramatic stories and keen insights, but suggests what we might do to create a better society." —Howard Zinn, bestselling author of A People's History of the United States
"Another thriller from the master storyteller with an insider view. Perkins takes us once again into the dark netherworld of corrupt bankers and economic hit men who lure the unsuspecting into financial ruin and reveals the connection between the folks who for decades enriched themselves at the expense of the world's poor and those who now reap billions at the expense of America. Same people, same scams."—David Korten, author of Agenda for a New Economy and The Great Turning, and board chair of YES! magazine
"John Perkins' engaging narrative draws us into a brilliant analysis of capitalism's shadow side, and points us to a hopeful path to a better future. Hoodwinked is a must-read for anyone who cares about our economic welfare, social justice, and our collective well-being."—DANIEL GOLEMAN, bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence and Ecological Intelligence Acclaim for Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
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- Kevin
- 05-08-15
Sustainable development for the lobotomized
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Although I agree wholeheartedly with his opinions I can't help feel that this book is somewhat dumbed down for the American market (and indeed I wish they would read it). Some rehashing of EHM and worth a read if you didn't read his first book.
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- Ffion
- 16-02-12
Fantastic Book
This is a fantastic book that has completely changed the way I see the world. Although a "heavy" concept, I found the book really good to listen to.
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- catherine jeffrey
- 18-02-16
Ethical hammer to predatory capitalism
John Perkins former EHM persists as the gadfly in the side of the states. Continuing from confessions of a former economic hit man he develops the solutions to the problems of Friedman's economics including 1) the destabilising effects of massive loans to developing nations 2) the problems of personal debt experienced by individuals the world over 3) the social and emotional passion required to motivate the leaders of the USA, Europe and the wold towards trade that internalises externalities , greens up and becomes fair trade to its core.
What a brilliant read/listen
Criticisms - he's WAY to easy on the Chinese and doesn't discuss the negative aspects of the UK and Europe enough.
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- Neil
- 17-01-16
A great follow on from Confessions of a Economic Hitman
This is a challenging and highly engaging book, I like the easy references to quite complex issues. The content required going back over a few times, but still was an enjoyment to listen to. If you fancy being challenged about the world around you, and wish to consider a different way to think and engage with the world around you, this is a must. It is also highly empowering to the individual who feels that their voice is never heard.
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- Peter M
- 18-01-23
50% book full of utopian, green ideas
Second half of book wasted on delusional preaching of authors utopian “climate change” ideas. Self righteous thoughts on f a wealthy individual.
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- Jakob
- 02-12-11
Hot air and little else
Comes of as a manifesto, for Perkins' vision of a world were everybody behaves in a socially responsible way, more than a revelation of what led to the current credit crisis. Most of the book is about how the world would be better if we were all willing to pay a little more for our sneakers.
I also had a problem with the narrator, who has a nice soothing voice, that is easy to listen to. Sadly he is so easy on the ears, that I tended to drift off while listening and start thinking about grocery shopping etc.
I all the book is a bit of a let down, if you are looking for a 9 hour economic ideollogy, it is fine otherwise find something else
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