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John Perkins has been in and out of the world of high finance and low ethics, and in Hoodwinked he not only illuminates that world with dramatic stories and keen insights, but suggests what we might do to create a better society. -Howard Zinn, bestselling author of A People's History of the United States Another thriller from the master storyteller with an insider view. Perkins takes us once again into the dark netherworld of corrupt bankers and economic hit men who lure the unsuspecting into financial ruin and reveals the connection between the folks who for decades enriched themselves at the expense of the world's poor and those who now reap billions at the expense of America. Same people, same scams. -David Korten, author of Agenda for a New Economy and The Great Turning, and board chair of YES! magazine John Perkins' engaging narrative draws us into a brilliant analysis of capitalism's shadow side, and points us to a hopeful path to a better future. Hoodwinked is a must-read for anyone who cares about our economic welfare, social justice, and our collective well-being. -DANIEL GOLEMAN, bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence and Ecological Intelligence Acclaim for Confessions of an Economic Hit Man Here are the real-life details-nasty, manipulative, plain evil-of international corporate skullduggery spun into a tale rivaling the darkest espionage thriller. -Greg Palast, author of The Best Democracy Money Can Buy [A] gripping tell-all book. -Rocky Mountain News Astonishing. -Boston Herald A bombshell. One of those rare instances in which someone deeply entrenched in our governmental/corporate imperialist structure has come forward to reveal in unequivocal terms its inner workings. A work of great insight and moral courage. -John E. Mack, Harvard professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Prince of Our Disorder: The Life of T. E. Lawrence Stunning and groundbreaking. . . . A must-read for anyone who cares about the world. -Lynne Twist, global activist and author of the bestselling The Soul of Money With unflinching honesty, Perkins narrates his moral awakening and struggle to break free from the corrupt system of global domination he himself helped to create. This book . . . comes from the heart. I highly recommend it. -Michael Brownstein, author of World on Fire

John Perkins has been in and out of the world of high finance and low ethics, and in Hoodwinked he not only illuminates that world with dramatic stories and keen insights, but suggests what we might do to create a better society. Howard Zinn, bestselling author of A People's History of the United States Another thriller from the master storyteller with an insider view. Perkins takes us once again into the dark netherworld of corrupt bankers and economic hit men who lure the unsuspecting into financial ruin and reveals the connection between the folks who for decades enriched themselves at the expense of the world's poor and those who now reap billions at the expense of America. Same people, same scams. David Korten, author of Agenda for a New Economy and The Great Turning, and board chair of YES! magazine John Perkins' engaging narrative draws us into a brilliant analysis of capitalism's shadow side, and points us to a hopeful path to a better future. Hoodwinked is a must-read for anyone who cares about our economic welfare, social justice, and our collective well-being. DANIEL GOLEMAN, bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence and Ecological Intelligence Acclaim for Confessions of an Economic Hit Man Here are the real-life details nasty, manipulative, plain evil of international corporate skullduggery spun into a tale rivaling the darkest espionage thriller. Greg Palast, author of The Best Democracy Money Can Buy [A] gripping tell-all book. Rocky Mountain News Astonishing. Boston Herald A bombshell. One of those rare instances in which someone deeply entrenched in our governmental/corporate imperialist structure has come forward to reveal in unequivocal terms its inner workings. A work of great insight and moral courage. John E. Mack, Harvard professor and Pulitzer Prize winning author of A Prince of Our Disorder: The Life of T. E. Lawrence Stunning and groundbreaking. . . . A must-read for anyone who cares about the world. Lynne Twist, global activist and author of the bestselling The Soul of Money With unflinching honesty, Perkins narrates his moral awakening and struggle to break free from the corrupt system of global domination he himself helped to create. This book . . . comes from the heart. I highly recommend it. Michael Brownstein, author of World on Fire From the Hardcover edition.

John Perkins has been in and out of the world of high finance and low ethics, and in Hoodwinked he not only illuminates that world with dramatic stories and keen insights, but suggests what we might do to create a better society. <br>--Howard Zinn, bestselling author of A People's History of the United States <br> <br> Another thriller from the master storyteller with an insider view. Perkins takes us once again into the dark netherworld of corrupt bankers and economic hit men who lure the unsuspecting into financial ruin and reveals the connection between the folks who for decades enriched themselves at the expense of the world's poor and those who now reap billions at the expense of America. Same people, same scams. <br>--David Korten, author of Agenda for a New Economy and The Great Turning, and board chair of YES! magazine <br> John Perkins' engaging narrative draws us into a brilliant analysis of capitalism's shadow side, and points us to a hopeful p

John Perkins has been in and out of the world of high finance and low ethics, and in Hoodwinked he not only illuminates that world with dramatic stories and keen insights, but suggests what we might do to create a better society. --Howard Zinn, bestselling author of A People's History of the United States Another thriller from the master storyteller with an insider view. Perkins takes us once again into the dark netherworld of corrupt bankers and economic hit men who lure the unsuspecting into financial ruin and reveals the connection between the folks who for decades enriched themselves at the expense of the world's poor and those who now reap billions at the expense of America. Same people, same scams. --David Korten, author of Agenda for a New Economy and The Great Turning, and board chair of YES! magazine John Perkins' engaging narrative draws us into a brilliant analysis of capitalism's shadow side, and points us to a hopeful path to a better future. Hoodwinked is a must-read for anyone who cares about our economic welfare, social justice, and our collective well-being. --DANIEL GOLEMAN, bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence and Ecological Intelligence Acclaim for Confessions of an Economic Hit Man Here are the real-life details--nasty, manipulative, plain evil--of international corporate skullduggery spun into a tale rivaling the darkest espionage thriller. --Greg Palast, author of The Best Democracy Money Can Buy [A] gripping tell-all book. --Rocky Mountain News Astonishing. --Boston Herald A bombshell. One of those rare instances in which someone deeply entrenched in our governmental/corporate imperialist structure has come forward to reveal in unequivocal terms its inner workings. A work of great insight and moral courage. --John E. Mack, Harvard professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Prince of Our Disorder: The Life of T. E. Lawrence Stunning and groundbreaking. . . . A must-read for anyone who cares about the world. --Lynne Twist, global activist and author of the bestselling The Soul of Money With unflinching honesty, Perkins narrates his moral awakening and struggle to break free from the corrupt system of global domination he himself helped to create. This book . . . comes from the heart. I highly recommend it. --Michael Brownstein, author of World on Fire

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JOHN PERKINS is the bestselling author of the classic expose Confessions of an Economic Hit Man and an economist who has enjoyed a front-row seat to world events for the past four decades-as the chief economist of a major consulting firm and economic hit man for the American corporatocracy in the 1970s, CEO of an energy company in the 1980s, and founder of nonprofits in the 1990s and 2000s. He spent the past five years traveling across the United States and to many other countries where he met with government and corporate leaders, spoke at universities and business conferences, talked with people from all walks of life, and gained invaluable insights into the underlying causes of the current crisis.

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