Name: Confessions of an Economic Hitman
ISBN: 0045228708

John Perkins

Confessions of an Economic Hitman

Perkins, John

From the author of the phenomenal New York Times bestseller, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, comes an exposé of international corruption, and an inspired plan to turn the tide for future generations

With a presidential election around the corner, questions of America's military buildup, environmental impact, and foreign policy are on everyone's mind. Former Economic Hit Man John Perkins goes behind the scenes of the current geopolitical crisis and offers bold solutions to our most pressing problems. Drawing on interviews with other EHMs, jackals, CIA operatives, reporters, businessmen, and activists, Perkins reveals the secret history of events that have created the current American Empire, including:
 
How the defeats in Vietnam and Iraq have benefited big business
The role of Israel as Fortress America in the Middle East
Tragic repercussions of the IMF's Asian Economic Collapse
The current Latin American revolution and its lessons for democracy
U.S. blunders in Tibet, Congo, Lebanon, and Venezuela

From the U.S. military in Iraq to infrastructure development in Indonesia, from Peace Corps volunteers in Africa to jackals in Venezuela, Perkins exposes a conspiracy of corruption that has fueled instability and anti-Americanism around the globe, with consequences reflected in our daily headlines. Having raised the alarm, Perkins passionately addresses how Americans can work to create a more peaceful and stable world for future generations.

Confessions of an Economic Hit Man

My rating is a reflection of my distaste for John Perkins. I'd have more respect for him if he had merely told his story and then perhaps ended it with a mea culpa. As it is I found his pattern of conflict, rationalization, justification, next project, a bit disingenuous.  However, I think his story is important and one that Americans should acquaint themselves with in light of where we are today as a country. If the facts are accurate we should be outraged that we have been manipulated. Also, too, we should examine our national conscience to determine why we were so easily manipulated.   A few months back, I heard somewhere that one of the big soft drink companies had begun doing business in Afghanistan. I remember thinking why the hell do the Afghanis need soda? It didn't sit well with me then and it definitely doesn't know.  If anyone has taken the time to verify/collect some of the sources he notes, I'd love to hear about the findings.