Title: The Unwinding
Author: George Packer
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: May 15, 2014
When was the book published: 2013
Main Characters: Jeff Connaughton, Sam Walton, Tracy Moore, the energy guy from the South
What happens? A story of how America has changed for the worse told from the perspective of multiple individuals, with the viewpoint of liberal and libertarian views widely represented. The failure of the financial system and the deregulation of key stabilizing mechanisms leads the country to a significant decline in the quality of living for the middle class.
How long was this? 430 pages
Did I like this? A bit slow, but once you get hooked, an interesting tale. I actually wish he would have drawn more conclusions to disagree with.
Overall grade: B+
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