Product Description: Cars kill two people every minute. More than 150 countries use torture. America spends the same on pornography as it does on foreign aid. Think you know what's going on in the world? The author will make you think again. Read about hunger, poverty, material and emotional deprivation, human rights abuses, unimaginable wealth, the decline of religion, the unstuppable rise of consumerism, mental illness, the drugs trade, corruption, gun culture, the abuse of our environment and much more in this shocking bestseller.
interesting book but dated - my fault for not paying better attention interesting book for sure - very detailed.
Necessary! EVERYBODY needs to read this book. I have read it twice, and about 5 of my friends have borrowed it from me. EVERYBODY. That includes you. Buy it now. - Lewis www.moresparecash.co.uk
Okay, although a tad radical This book does not appear on the surface to be more than just facts to ponder. However, next to each fact written in bold, there is a well-written essay on the topic. Normally, the context of the fact is discussed, along with an evaluation of the fact and steps to change it (or let it be). Topics cover the gamut of human issues from poverty to obesity, and include some environmental ones too.
While this book is very exposing and invigorating, it should be noted that Jessica is obviously a little more progressive than the reader, and you may disagree with some conclusions. Fore example, the fact "80% of executions are in China, the USA, or Iran" is misleading, because the vast majority of those are in china. Approval of plastic surgery and moral permisiveness may strike others as migsuided. But no matter what your ideological affiliation is, this book is a must-read for those looking for a clear list of issues the world faces ahead.
Blows you out of your shell - if you can distract yourself from Hollywood Well researched, thought-provoking and well-written. Unfortunatley, most people are more concerned with the latest TV programs / Hollywood stars to really give much hope.
Turn in, turn off and drop-in? Please....
good to know... This book containing 50 facts about the current world we live in is a must for anyone who wants to know the "real deal". Each fact is supported by 3 or 4 pages of explaination and research findings. While reading the whole book in one sitting is guaranteed to give the reader an immense sense of hopelessness about our current world, reading a couple facts a day and following Ms. Williams advice on how to help (in the back of the book...) will definately put one on the right path to change the world for the better. Hard facts at your fingertips.
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