Confessions of an Economic Hit Man: The shocking story of how America really took over the world

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John Perkins has written this book in a very candid manner. An honest, exciting and motivating journey which takes its' readers to explore the brutal truths of corporatocracy(the great corporations, governments and the powerful people who debt the nations rich in resources suitable to their needs to such an extent that they can't repay them back and have to serve their whims through letting its' resources at their disposal). John has, I believe, greatly persuaded people, if not all then at least me, to step towards making a positive change in the world by disseminating the truths about the voluptuous greed of corporatocracy which has broadened inequality and has left more and more people bereft of their true rights and resources and is continuing to do so.

I have checked historical facts mentioned in this book and they are quite accurate, but as regards to author's personal story, I cannot vouch for it's accuracy, but look what happened to leader of Iraq and Libya? One started selling oil in Euro, and other started oil against gold, both were eliminated and also liquidated. May be heads of both Panama and Ecuador met their fate is true as mentioned in book. People reading this book will quite interested in ESF (exchange stabilisation fund), how it was created, for what purpose it was created, and in present day how it is being used?

Every one who can read should read the book and its later versions.

one of the books which has been written honestly and there are moments you feel you feel the author would break out.....probably i still wonder how this was published in the first place - when someone has anti-stance against establishment and is able to write about them.

An excellent book which portrays the hidden and nasty truth about the US government foreign policies and how they use their bureaucratic and military infrastructure to bring countries to their terms. The fact that it is written by a person involved makes it even more intriguing.

The fact that the author is trying so hard to prove that it is his story and that it all happened to him is annoying. Even making the whole thing look fake... cant bet on it though. Otherwise it s a good read.

Perfect book of third world nations how they are treated by first world nations . Economic policies how change the nation's wealth. John Perkins great and notable author of USA.

During a recorded meeting between President Nixon and CIA director Helms along with the IC officials October 8, 1971, Nixon is attempting to get information about the Bay of Pigs from the I.C. (intelligence community). He wasn't on a need to know basis, like all presidents. Obviously, the CIA doesn't open the secret files and share them with the POTUS. While Nixon is pleading with the I.C. he makes the statements that I know what we did in Iran and I know Guatemala. In other words, Nixon knew that the US assassinated Arbenz and Mossedegh.Nixon knew the CIA was doing the wet work in order to assassinate the President of Iran and the PM Guatemala.One only needs to look at what transpired after the book came out. Government officials, along with the media, immediately began to discredit Perkins and attempted to discredit him.This should automatically raise your ire. Why are the media outlets and government officials commenting critically on a biography? While at the same time, they label Perkins a conspiracy theorist.This is right out of Nixon's playbook. First off, discredit Perkins, and then attack him. This should tell you how accurate this book is. I haven't read the second Perkins book yet, but by all accounts as to what he says, it lines up very well.One only needs to look at what is going on in Venezuela today. I am sure when the drone exploded above Maduro's head Perkins just laughter and said, "the CIA sure stepped in it this time". Everything Perkins describes in his book is exactly what is happening in Venezuela today. Hopefully our POTUS doesn't fall for this.Great book.

Interessante

An eye opener. The building of the American Empire. Enjoyed the read as the details explained how America influenced other smaller nations. After reading about Che Guevara, (different book),you can see what motivated him after reading Confessions of an Economic Hit Man. Perkins and Guevara's participation happened at different times but you could easily see they were on opposite sides. Where was the moral high ground? To understand the global picture today and why certain countries view the USA the way they do. Then this becomes a necessary read.

Muy ilustrativo y dinámico. No se hace nada pesado y relata de forma muy amena una situación muy compleja desde la experiencia en primera persona de su autor. Muy recomendable

J'ai lu ce livre dans sa traduction française et je l'ai trouvé si instructif que j'ai décidé de le commandé dans sa version d'origine pour le partager avec mes amis anglophones.La livraison - par bateau - a pris plus de temps que prévu mais lorsque j'ai contacté le vendeur pour lui faire part de mon étonnement, celui-ci s'est empressé de me répondre avec professionnalisme et courtoisie pour me rassurer. J'ai apprécié sa réactivité et l'intérêt qu'il porte à la demande d'un client même si en l’occurrence le prix de la commande ne dépassait pas 2,60 €.