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kah's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
thesauraz's review against another edition
5.0
Madeleine Albright offers disturbing accounts of patterns of facism past and present while making history palatable for the reader. Though it’s full of valuable information — and sounds the alarm bells on our current national and global political environment — it reads more like stories and less like a textbook. I appreciate this style, as I certainly learn better this way. The book is both reflective and potentially prescient depending on our collective efforts to embrace democracy and liberal values.
tiarala's review against another edition
5.0
I'm glad I started my fascism research with some books written post WWII but long before the 2016 election, because otherwise I would think Albright forced such blatant parallels between 45 and the long line of fascist dictators. It might have seemed heavy-handed before, but having recently read the same language used in other, older references, the connections are simply that clear. She calls this book a warning, and she's right. As one of her students states when she asks "could this happen here?" Of course it can. Because so many are convinced it cannot. Outstanding book, an easily accessible and engaging read.
kristyhill's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
5.0
lcolium's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting and informative. A good reminder to do your homework and work to understand the viewpoints of those who differ from you.
michelleloretta's review against another edition
5.0
Every American should read (or listen to) this book. Left and right, we all have work to do. The threat of fascism is a global issue. And there are several signals worldwide that we are headed down a dangerous path. The greatest weapon we have against fascism is a *United* America. Division will only be our downfall.