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The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism
Naomi Klein
Picador, 2008
Essential Reading
Considering the global political climate and the way policy decisions are created these days (witness the latest "crisis" of the economic variety in the US, for one), this book ought to be required reading for pretty much anyone who can or will at some point cast a ...
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The Revolution: A Manifesto
Ron Paul
Grand Central Publishing, 2008
Brilliant!
Mr. Paul is undeniably one of the rare rational voices from Washington. He was extremely effective in this presidential race and created a stir due to the innovative and sensible solutions he had to offer. His ideas about freedom and liberty resonate with many ...
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The War Within: A Secret White House History 2006-2008
Bob Woodward
Simon & Schuster, 2008
Recommended Reading
Our decision to go to war with Iraq needs to be understood by all of us. This book sheds much light on how we got into and managed the effort.
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The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism
Andrew Bacevich
Metropolitan Books, 2008
Excellent book
I have purchased and recieved this book last week. The author is very eloquent and convincing in his argument. Very objective and straight to the point. you can read other reviews about the contents. But my advise is get the book and read it, It is a must.
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The Case Against Barack Obama: The Unlikely Rise and Unexamined Agenda of the Media's Favorite Candidate
David Freddoso
Regnery Publishing, 2008
A REAL EYE OPENER TO DECEPTION
I have always had reservations about Obama from the very beginning. How could someone so unknown, so quickly rise to the position of running for President of the United States. This, within itself, raised great question. This is a book EVERYONE should read if you are ...
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Angler: The Cheney Vice Presidency
Barton Gellman
Penguin Press HC, The, 2008
Angler
As a reader with advanced degrees in Political Science and Public Policy, and 20 years of employment in senior government service, this is the best expose with the required restraint and research that I have read in 30 years. A MASTERPIECE.
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Heat Lightning (Virgil Flowers)
John Sandford
Putnam Adult, 2008
F@#%ing Flowers is back and better
I am a fan of the Prey series and the Kidd books, so when Sandford came out with the Flowers series, I was worried that the author would over extend himself. I was wrong. Sandford has created a very novel character in Virgil Flowers. From his long hair and his vast ...
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Bad Money: Reckless Finance, Failed Politics, and the Global Crisis of American Capitalism
Kevin Phillips
Viking Adult, 2008
We must act quickly
A well researched view of how the United States has come to be a seriously indebted, precariously troubled economy which could lead to the end of our role as the world's dominant nation. Everyone should read this book to understand our present situation and what the ...
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Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew America
Thomas L. Friedman
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2008
Friedman
One of the things I enjoy most about Friedman is his ability to distill complex matters (the Arab-Israeli crisis, globalization, renewable energy) into easily understandable components. This book makes the case that we are facing a renewable energy crisis and that the ...
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Fleeced: How Barack Obama, Media Mockery of Terrorist Threats, Liberals Who Want to Kill Talk Radio, the ...
Dick Morris, Eileen Mcgann
Harper, 2008
Fleeced
Dick Morris pointed out a lot of problems that needed to changed in this country. My take is John McCain is the one that can get a lot of these changes done.
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We the People: The Story of Our Constitution
Lynne Cheney
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2008
The prefect gift
A friend recently introduced me to Lynne Cheney's books, and I think they're some of the best history books for kids that I've seen. "We the People" is no exception. Mrs. Cheney does a great job of telling the story of our Founding in both an interesting and ...
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The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court
Jeffrey Toobin
Anchor, 2008
A masterpiece , a must read for every american
this is one of the best bookd that I have ever read in my life. it was elegant, detailed and very moving.
Toobin portrayed each judges as fair as you can be.
I agree with all the positive comments sofar.
this is a must read for every student in colleges and law ...
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Sarah: How a Hockey Mom Turned the Political Establishment Upside Down
Kaylene Johnson
Tyndale House Publishers, 2008
A breath of fresh air
This book tells me much more about who and what Sarah Palin is. What a delight to have someone who isn't so Washington oriented that she can't think for herself. Sure she doesn't know much about the Federal Goverment but I believe she would learn ver quickly. I ...
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The Devil We Know: Dealing with the New Iranian Superpower
Robert Baer
Crown, 2008
An Absolutely Alternative Look at the Realty of Us vs. Iran
Once again, Baer comes flying in with the sorry-but-it's-true reality of the Middle East. I've read all his books and couldn't wait to read this one. The first two dealt with exposing what Saudi Arabia is really up to and their involvement in terror and, most ...
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Patriotic Grace: What It Is and Why We Need It Now
Peggy Noonan
Collins, 2008
A superb analysis of the need for change in America
Without a shadow of doubt, Peggy Noonan is the finest writer when it comes to describing politics, social conditions and personal attitudes of Americans.
She is a gem. This book is her eighth and finest yet. In addition to her facile intellect she presents a ...
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