What's your favorite political book of the past year?

[jgraz]

I'm looking for some new political non-fiction to read. Any suggestions?

[Yael]

1. If you haven't had the chance to read Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein

Run, don't walk to the nearest bookstore.

I have an undergrad in Economics and this book schooled my butt on the topic. More valuable to my understanding of the macro scene than 4 years of classes on the topic.

You will see the neo-con agenda in a whole new light, I promise.

[jgraz]

2. Oh, thanks for the reminder

I've been meaning to read that one. :hi:

[Blue_In_AK]

5. You beat me to it, Yael.

That was such an excellent book. I learned so much.

[Yael]

9. I donate most of my books to the local library during their donation drives

Not this one. This one is a keeper.

Good to see you, Blue! :hi:

[Kitty Herder]

10. I second that reccomendation for [i]The Shock Doctrine[/i]

It's disturbing, but informing and interesting.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. "John Adams" by David McCullough...

All his books are excellent...

:hi:

[jgraz]

12. Thanks, Peggy

I mean, My Dear Peggy. :hug:

[eleny]

4. Blackwater by Scahill

Or Teapot Dome Scandal by Laton Mccartney

Edit: Be sure to visit the Non fiction forum here at DU. http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=209

[Yael]

7. I am about halfway through Blackwater

That boy certainly did his research.

I also recommend it.

[eleny]

18. It's a page turner, for sure

[azmouse]

6. Conservatize Me

It's humor but it is an interesting read about the differences between conservatives and liberals.

[Juche]

8. conscience of a liberal by Paul Krugman

Being right is not enough by Paul Waldman is another great book.

[jgraz]

11. I've heard excerpts of Krugman's book and it sounds great

That's another one for the list -- thanks! :hi:

[DemoTex]

13. 'The End of America' by Naomi Wolf

BTW: 'The Shock Doctrine' by Naomi Klein comes out in paperback in June.

[canis_lupus]

14. Assault on Reason, by Al Gore n/t

[spartan61]

15. Broken Government by John Dean.

I also loved Jack Cafferty's book "It's Getting Ugly Out There." A fun, easy read.

[jgraz]

16. Good suggestion -- I've yet to read any of the "Dean Trilogy"

[brentspeak]

17. "U.S.!", a novel by Chris Bachelder

Tells the bizarre tale of what would happen if the famous socialist novelist Upton Sinclair were to be resurrected from the dead over and over again.

[TheCentepedeShoes]

19. I realize you are looking for

non fiction, but two books tie in:
The Plot Against the White House by Jerome Archer (non fiction) and
It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis (fiction).