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books:

Empire of Debt: The Rise of an Epic Financial Crisis

117 reviews
William Bonner, Addison Wiggin

Wiley, 2005

Who was surprised?
I just finished the book in time to turn on the news that my bank, WaMu, has been seized and sold in one motion. Now the boys in Washington are telling us that they were caught by surprise and have to craft a solution that needs to be passed in days if not hours. President George "Chicken Little" Bush has appeared to tell us that we will face the fires of hell if we don't pass his (and his ...

Writings from Prison (Human Rights & Democracy)

2 reviews
Leyla Zana

Blue Crane Books, 1999

Simple truths
It's been a long time since a book has made me cry. This is a very short, easy-to-read, powerful volume. Around the holidays, especially, it is an easy book to pick up and read start-to-finish. At the end, you can't help but wonder at the writer's inner strength. Leyla Zana, a young woman--a wife, a mother, a member of parliament-- becomes an instant "revolutionary". In Turkey, where Kurds ...

Mobs, Messiahs, and Markets: Surviving the Public Spectacle in Finance and Politics

83 reviews

Wiley, 2007

Ignorance is bliss; pursuing truth carries the risk that revelations will not be pleasant.
Mobs, Messiahs and Markets doesn't take an in depth look at just one aspect of public life. Instead, it provides the reader with a variety of topics that stimulate questions about why we do or don't do what we do. I don't care to read about historical do-gooders so the first chapter was worrisome, don't worry! I'm glad Bonner and Rajiva touch on so many subjects, not just a few. The powerful ...

Return To Chastity

2 reviews
Bill Bonner, William T. Bonner Jr.

Jada Press, 2004

Grisham & Clancy competition........
New author, Bill Bonner, has given Grisham and Clancy fans a book to rave about. The plot is fast-moving suspense with a timely story. Written with believable realism, it's a page turner that satisfies to the end. Ordinary characters that have an extraordinary story. Do yourself a favor and put Return to Chastity on your "must read" list! Just be prepared not to put it down until it's ...

FINANCIAL RECKONING DAY : SURVIVING THE SOFT DEPRESSION OF THE 21ST CENTURY

62 reviews
WILLIAM/ WIGGIN, ADDISON BONNER

WILEY, JOHN & SONS INC.(TRADE, 2004

"The Sky is Falling!" = "Risk can't be transfered!"
But Bonner and Wiggans did manage to pluck a subscription to their newsletter from you. Chicken Little was in the woods one day when an acorn fell on her head. It scared her so much she trembled all over. She shook so hard, half her feathers fell out. Chicken Little: "Help! Help! The sky is falling! I have to go tell the king!" So she ran in great fright to tell the king. Along the ...

What Went Wrong in the 20th Century

1 review
William Bonner, William Rees-Mogg, ...

Agora, 1993

A look at the recent past and a prediction of the future
Humans should not be treated as machine parts within a corporate or state system. In the end these systems will fail because all people seek freedom. The point at which this will happen is fast approaching, due to the development of the internet, improved personal health and mistrust of governing powers.

The Bay Of Pigs: The Leaders' Story Of Brigade 2506

1 review
Haynes Bonner Johnson, Manuel Artime, ...

Dell Publishing, 1964

History told by those involved
While I've never read any of his other works, Haynes Johnson did a wonderful job with this one. By writing this not too long after the Bay of Pigs invasion, he was able to talk to those involved while it was still reasonably fresh in their memories. The fact that it is told from their point of view makes this a powerful and moving account. I highly recommend this to anyone who is interested ...

Immoral Symphony

3 reviews
William Bonner, Terri Dulong

Gardenia Press, 2003

Literature at its best
Immoral Symphony provides a compelling story leaving no questions unanswered. The story of Maddie and Mark is as exquisite as Bonner/Dulong. The combination of rich character substance, intrigueing plot, gripping subplot and truly unique style is sure to keep you reading long into the evening hours. I find it difficult to find a book that will demand my attention. Immoral Symphony captivated my ...