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femke495's review against another edition
3.0
All of these essays have been written between 2007 and 2015 so some were a little outdated or not relevant anymore, nevertheless the majority was still interesting to read and talked about issues (unfortunately) still going on in 2022.
gotossmycausticsalad's review against another edition
Didn't realise it was a collection of essays, most of which seem quite familiar as I've read his columns.
josiee123's review against another edition
4.0
Quick-witted and scathing about neoliberalism and elite self-interest, I've actually found some good crossovers between the political theory, current affairs and economic growth focused on during my Political Economy course for Development.
And all in the form of brief journalistic articles which can be dipped in and out of, which has kept my brain awake yet relaxed
And all in the form of brief journalistic articles which can be dipped in and out of, which has kept my brain awake yet relaxed
nobodyatall's review against another edition
3.0
I was a bit disappointed to find i was just reading a collection of his articles/essays, most of which I had already read. It was good to read through them again though, Monbiot has some very important things to say.
Still, I'm a bit dissatisfied with this, I was hoping for something more.
Still, I'm a bit dissatisfied with this, I was hoping for something more.
micromys's review against another edition
5.0
I came to Monbiot through his writing about the environment so his essays on economics and politics were completely new to me. His engaging style and ability to tackle the subjects we tend to deliberately overlook make this a book you should read. Read it then ask yourself some serious questions about why you (and I) continue to tolerate so much that is unjust, self-centred and damaging.
kosr's review against another edition
4.0
The Value of Everything
An excellent selection of essays from a voice that I was shocked to find exists primarily in The Guardian newspaper in Britain. Despite being a left leaning paper, I would hardly count it as an institution that would allow a printing of the topics Monbiot covers here.
We need more voices like Monbiot, especially in the field of Journalism. I would highly recommend this to people situated in the UK, but also to anyone interested in current affairs of the West. The articles here only travel up to 2014/2015, but remain highly relevant still.
Monbiots website:
https://www.monbiot.com
A particularly interesting article written here features the author placing his earnings and outside support for public view on his website. Definitely check it out, it's a call for journalists and individuals who should be working for the public good to be transparent about who's funding them.
Recommended journalists for further reading:
Abby Martin (Empire Files via YouTube)
Chris Hedges (check Goodreads)
Matt Taibbi (check Goodreads)
John Pilger (Check YouTube documentaries and goodreads)
Naomi Klein (check Goodreads)
An excellent selection of essays from a voice that I was shocked to find exists primarily in The Guardian newspaper in Britain. Despite being a left leaning paper, I would hardly count it as an institution that would allow a printing of the topics Monbiot covers here.
We need more voices like Monbiot, especially in the field of Journalism. I would highly recommend this to people situated in the UK, but also to anyone interested in current affairs of the West. The articles here only travel up to 2014/2015, but remain highly relevant still.
Monbiots website:
https://www.monbiot.com
A particularly interesting article written here features the author placing his earnings and outside support for public view on his website. Definitely check it out, it's a call for journalists and individuals who should be working for the public good to be transparent about who's funding them.
Recommended journalists for further reading:
Abby Martin (Empire Files via YouTube)
Chris Hedges (check Goodreads)
Matt Taibbi (check Goodreads)
John Pilger (Check YouTube documentaries and goodreads)
Naomi Klein (check Goodreads)
ramai's review against another edition
This would normally be my jam, but it's just too negative for me right now. I'm looking for something more uplifting.
estherjoybelle's review against another edition
4.0
Unlike a lot of my other reading, I don't read George Monbiot's writing for escapism or comfort - I read it to wake myself up from my stupor, see things for what they are, no matter how depressing, and remind myself to engage with reality. Even when it's hard, even when everyone around me are sticking their heads in the sand or obsessing over what seems trivial or meaningless, even when I don't know what I can do. There are days when I do want to hide from reality, but I don't want that to be how I live my life.
I'm keen to read his next book for figuring out what comes next for those who want to deal with the mess.
I'm keen to read his next book for figuring out what comes next for those who want to deal with the mess.