A review by outtoexist
Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America's Empire by Jonathan M. Katz

challenging emotional funny reflective medium-paced

5.0

This and How to Hide an Empire should be required readings - so insightful! I especially loved learning about somebody, Butler, who was an absolutely essential part of the American colonial movement only to learn & grow past that. It's an especially important reminder that minds can change and people are not (or shouldn't be) defined by their worst choices. Especially given that in the US military those choices are usually made when soldiers are very young!