Confessions of an Economic Hitman

By: John Perkins

John Perkins blew this one out of the water. Confessions of an EHM is exactly as the title states. It's a first-hand, non-fiction memoir of the work that Perkins did as a consultant to foreign governments during the 70's and 80's. He details the way in which he was trained in a roundabout way by the US government in economic warfare, which was aimed at enslaving underdeveloped nations by debt. This is one of the most eye-opening books I've ever read. It has given me a new perspective on the relationship between our country and the rest of the world. Don't be daunted by the heavy subject matter. It reads like a story and is totally palatable.

This book is a MUST READ. If you haven't read it, read it. If your family and friends haven't heard of it buy them a copy. Since the day I turned the first page of Confessions of an Economic Hitman the cogs in my head have been working. I have recommended it to everyone I've come into contact with over the past 2 weeks.

"I am certain that when enough of us become aware of how we are being exploited by the economic engine that creates an insatiable appetite for the world's resources, and results in systems that foster slavery, we will no longer tolerate it. We will reassess our role in a world where few swim in riches and the majority drown in poverty, pollution, and violence. We will commit ourselves to navigating a course toward compassion, democracy, and social justice for all."
- John Perkins

Credit: William "Bill" Clive