5.0
challenging informative reflective fast-paced

I wish I could give this 6 stars. ANYONE with even a passing interest in politics, equality, or US/world history should read this book. Twice. 

Parenti is a legend for a reason, and this book is densely packed with information and examples, but it never ever feels slow, boring, or academic. This is an amazing read any time, but especially before the holidays if you have an uncle that needs to have right wing capitalist propaganda debunked for him in front of the dinner table.