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WOW!
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Summary
A toxic ideology rules the world of extreme competition and individualism. It misrepresents human nature, destroying hope and common purpose. Only a positive vision can replace it, a new story that reengages people in politics and lights a path to a better world.
George Monbiot shows how new findings in psychology, neuroscience and evolutionary biology cast human nature in a radically different light: as the supreme altruists and cooperators. He shows how we can build on these findings to create a new politics: a 'politics of belonging'.
Both democracy and economic life can be radically reorganized from the bottom up, enabling us to take back control and overthrow the forces that have thwarted our ambitions for a better society.
Urgent and passionate, Out of the Wreckage provides the hope and clarity required to change the world.
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- grimnortherner
- 21-05-18
A rather sketchy map towards a new political era
Monbiot starts with a neat and eloquent rant about where we are, how we got here, and seemingly, how doomed we are to remain. At first I didn’t feel as though we ever would get out of the wreckage at all, and for all the clever and stimulating analysis, it felt like he was going to leave us languishing.
In the end the books wraps up quite nicely and left this listener feeling at least a little bit inspired and much more able to diagnose and potentially treat the causes of his current political malaise. Of all the post-Brexit self help books I’ve consumed, this one is probably the most effective yet.
A good balance of political and economic analysis throughout. Though for all the talk of the person, the people, the commons; and the need to tell an engaging story; the book feels rather impersonal and doesn’t have a hero that draws the listener in. Maybe Monbiot sees himself filling that role - in that respect he makes a brave attempt, but I’m not quite convinced.
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- Vicky
- UK
- 10-01-18
Comprehensive and inspiring
A succint yet rich in concrete proposals blueprint for a new society. Direct participation now appears irresistible.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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- Paul Murphy
- 31-01-19
A manifesto for hope
In a World where you feel so insignificant, a book comes along and empowers. A real joy, enlighting and from someone that sees themselves on the right side of politics, not a small endorsement. Modern political issues made simple and understandable, but unlike most books dissecting the current zeitgeist actually goes into steps ordinary people could do to make the difference. Great suggestions well argued. Interesting to anyone disillusioned with the current political quagmire.
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- cloudspotter
- 04-01-19
a strong argument from Monbiot
In this highly engaging audio book Monbiot presents an informed and well supported explanation of how we have ended up at this current point of crisis and offers a way forward through some significant changes - highly recommended
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- Phillip Middleton
- 12-07-18
a compelling and optimistic plan for change
the author offers a genuine alternative to the dog eat dog life we are living
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- harrietp
- 29-05-18
Smartest book on politics I've ever come across
This book is like a cross between Malcolm Gladwell, Naomi Klein and 12 Rules for Life. It has taught me so much about the current political situation, and I’ve found myself bringing up things I learnt in conversations all the time. Everyone I've recommended it to loved it.
It’s also incredibly engaging and readable. It’s a hopeful look at politics, and a smart perspective on the future – with amazing insight in to how to life your life well. The best current affairs book I’ve listened to!
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- Anonymous User
- 26-05-18
Nice ideas but not the most thorough arguments.
Could have done with more in depth real world examples. Decent book though, but felt a bit lightweight, though I agree with most of the content.
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- Kieren Geaney
- 16-02-19
idealist theory well read and engaging
I didnt agree that a lot of what was said was possible or realistic but that's fine - is ok to disagree. I like when the author narrates and the pacing of the book was easy to follow and full of structured arguments, with examples. There is not any counter point or opposing view which fits the pacing. if you want to know critical views you can do your own research. I like that there is a lot of content, so I'll probably re-read this one. I also might be a bit pessimistic in my review as I just listened to George Orwell's Animal Farm before this and I couldn't help thinking of the farm when listening to this book - everyone is equal but some more than others.
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- Roly
- 14-02-19
Inspiring
I’ve followed George Monbiot’s articles in the papers so looked forward to this book and wasn’t disappointed. He reviewed our current political systems well to the extent I felt cynical. He does however provide hope and I completed the work, inspired to connect w my local organizations.
As a suggestion to AUDIBLE, the subsections and chapters need longer pauses to separate them.
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- juozas kasiulis
- 10-02-19
Reborn of communities
This audiobook about different politics and how paying attention to communities can change so much. Good narration. Probably will relisten it again.
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- ROBERT DRAZIN
- 09-08-18
Inspiring.
A guidebook to a utopian future where we have cole.to love each other and our planet.
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- Ian Storrar
- 13-07-18
A cornerstone of the democratic revolution
This short but powerful book provides a vision of the world as it should and could be, calling on real world examples that give us stars to navigate by. One of the most vital works of the 21st Century revolution to reclaim democracy.
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- Magpie
- 09-07-18
Perfect timing.
This excellent book is exactly what we need right now. Practical, inspirational, and perfectly timed. Don't give up on humans just yet!
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- Kevin Mahoney
- 03-04-18
An attempt at a new political story
More inspirational than practical, born of the post-Trump era. Monbiot hopes to inspire a new story for political change...sketching a horizon that progressives can orient Mass calls for change.