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Revealing an important part of US History

Revisado: 02-05-25

This book should be a must-read, even in high school in the US - maybe part of AP US History. Much of our history is swept under the rug so that we can cling to a mythical ideal of our country. Without an understanding of what really has happened we cannot possibly work to improve our country which I so love.

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Building a life with heart!

Revisado: 03-17-24

This is a great story that makes real the importance of determination and perseverance as the key attributes to create great things. Too many artists, actors, entrepreneurs and others hide the time, sweat and serial disappointments that has to be overcome - most one to make it look effortless. It never is! Well done Eddie for all the great and diverse things you’ve achieved, and telling the story of what it took to reach those heights.

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Correlation is not causality

Revisado: 11-05-23

Some of the examples given by the author claiming clear evidence of the failure of one or another policy is offered without evidence of a causal link. For example the increase in teen pregnancy and STI was evidence on its face for the failure of the policy of teaching sex education in schools. I’ll trust the author that these were contemporaneous but absent a causal link it shouldn’t have made it into the book. Similarly, the advent of “softer legal & punishment” policies regarding occurred while murder rates rose. The author failed to establish a causal link. It is of course fiendishly challenging to extract causal relationships in complex systems, but without those links proved, the entire book is unconvincing.

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A must read for all!

Revisado: 10-17-23

John Cleese captures such an important part of what it is to be human. He also shines a light on our lamentable education system that not only doesn’t foster creative thinking, but has more or less attempted to stamp it out.

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An excellent, well-reasoned case for a new approach

Revisado: 10-05-23

Mathias does a phenomenal job describing the results of our international trade policies since WWII, and most particularly after the formation of the WTO and China’s inclusion in the trade pact. This is causing enormous harm and Mathias makes a cogent case for a new direction that everyone should read and help advocate for.

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Important to learn!

Revisado: 07-02-23

This book clearly lays out yet another area of medicine where symptoms are treated rather than addressing root causes. Everyone should read this book and understand how they and their children can be healthier and potentially live longer.

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A must read for anyone who eats food

Revisado: 02-02-23

Mark Bittman takes a deep and thorough look at how we arrived at the food system we rely on today. He makes an interesting and informative journey of this story. The conclusion is clear: our ultra-processed food system is killing people and planet. It’s a worthwhile read to learn what we can all do to affect change. Well done, Mark!

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Must read for each and every American

Revisado: 10-07-21

Why do we have the most expensive healthcare system in the world with outcomes ranking near the bottom of the developed world? Bad food. Dr. Lustig does a great job laying out the case for the high cost of our very cheap processed food system. Read this book and change your and your family’s life!

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Great book and well narrated

Revisado: 05-07-21

Michael Lewis does a good job of shining a light on some of the best and least recognized among. It’s inspirational to learn about a handful of blue-flame thinking people serving in government roles and working for the public good. Adenrele Ojo, does an excellent job narrating the book, and I would recommend this to anyone who wants to learn more about what we’ve just been passing through. And we’re not even out the other side yet. Enjoy!

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Eddie Izzard does phenomenal work

Revisado: 04-08-21

Great Expectations was believed to be the most perfect novel Charles Dickens ever wrote. It’s a testament to Eddie’s versatility in voicing the many characters of the novel and it’s just wonderfully enjoyable book as a result. I would heartily recommend this to anyone, and maybe particularly to those who might have missed this book earlier in life.

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