Manifesto For the Future

In these 'end of days' of the neoliberal project, we need signposts to a better future and this is one.

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There is no such thing as free market capitalism

Grace Blakeley explains our world and how it can be improved upon in a way which is easily understood. Truly inspirational.

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Well written, well read

Really interesting, engaging and educational. Onwards to freedom! Recommended wholeheartedly. Another world really is possible! Go out and build it!

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a new perspective

This is was a really good book for someone like me who is interested in politics and the economy but doesn't have an academic background in it. It is obvious to me that capitalism isn't working, as I see the powerful becoming more powerful, the rich becoming richer, and working people starting to lose important safety nets such as a welfare system and the NHS. This book gave me an explanation of what is going wrong and why, how capitalism develops over time and importantly what can be done to change the situation.

I liked how the book took a global perspective, demonstrating how problems that are happening within individual countries are also happening on a global scale. Rich countries have more power over the developing countries meaning that their populations are trapped in poverty and it is very hard for them to change that unless the countries work together to increase their power.

Whilst I don't think human beings are generally selfish, in fact most are the opposite and do care about others, it is clear that being selfish gives people an advantage and that is why we end up with selfish people in power. To change this those who care about others really have to work together to make social change. The world needs to reward collaboration and caring for others not selfishness.

If capitalism is all we've ever known as it is for me then it is hard to imagine another way or how it will work. This book did give me hope that there may be another way. Something needs to change.

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Timely! Both extraordinarily well written and read!

A fantastic combination of expose broadening knowledge and deepening understanding of the machinations of the capitalist system and how to break free of it. Can't recommend highly enough. If you care about people, read this book.

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Interesting, intriguing, essential.

Grace always makes me think. From her blog posts, to her appearances on podcasts and tv, she always teaches me something. And once again with Vulture Capitalism, she has managed to make me see new elements of society. Great read!

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An enlightening read

Excellent, concise breakdown of the current socio-economic climate we find ourselves in & provides hope for the future.

Great narration too.

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Thought provoking

Really good, but makes me angry with the current situation. We need a massive political change

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Very good

Informative. Well written and well read. Will definitely listen to further works by the author.

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An inspiring read that benefits the masses

A strong dose of reality for the vast majority of the British public. Having lived through a large part of what has been written about, I absolutely agree. The information is provided in an accessible way in which most should understand. The reading is engaging and certainly thought provoking and definitely educational. It provides the reader with a full picture of what has happened and continues to do so and should inspire many to say it does not have to be this way.

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