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The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression Author: Amity Shlaes $9.57 |
The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression |
Editorial Review:
In The Forgotten Man, Amity Shlaes, one of the nation's most-respected economic commentators, offers a striking reinterpretation of the Great Depression. She traces the mounting agony of the New Dealers and the moving stories of individual citizens who through their brave perseverance helped establish the steadfast character we recognize as American today.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 
Bogus numbers tell you all you need to know: 
Long story short - Ms. Shlaes' numbers are bogus, and must be deliberately so. For example, her number for employed/unemployed people given at the start of chapters simply does not count the people put to work directly by the government (like those in the WPA) as employed. It's as though a government job didn't count as a job. Such dishonesty renders the book useless as history, regardless of the supposed political leanings of the author. As far as her political leanings are concerned, however, such...
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The Forgotten Man: 
Very timely subject as we're entering a recession. Apparently as I write this, it appears the same mistakes will be made over again, and we, the forgotten, will pay... again as usual.
Good Book:
Gave this as a gift and haven't read myself, but the reader says it is well worth reading.
a "Must Read":
This is a must read. Buy copies for your parents and for your kids. READ IT and spread the word.
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