THE SHOCK DOCTRINE
Naomi Klein
Read by Jennifer Wiltsie
Abridged, 9 hours

Klein's opposition to free-market economics is clearly evident in her book. She draws analogies between the CIA's "shock doctrine" (torture techniques and brainwashing) and the application of free economics in a number of South American countries, Britain, and others. In these countries, she says, the goal is tabla rasa--wiping the slate clean and beginning fresh with a free-market regime. The narration is sharp and clean. Jennifer Wiltsie does not overplay the strong conviction that underlies Klein's beliefs. As a result, Wiltsie's delivery complements the author's arguments, which some listeners may find compelling and disturbing, and other listeners--advocates of a free market--will think are misguided. In either case, the arguments are well presented. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2008]

A really powerful book and a deeply disturbing one. I'm not a sufficient expert to evaluate whether her reading of history is complete or completely correct, but the connections that she draws seem quite compelling. The writing was accessible even for a non-expert, though pretty dense and full of detailed research. I'm really glad that I finally got to this one even if I'm six years behind the curve. I found the narration good, if not noteworthy.

Mailed to azuki. Enjoy!

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I got this for my hubby but lost interest halfway through. Now putting this back into the bookbox for another reader.