Summary - The New Confessions Of An Economic Hit Man: Based On The Book By John Perkins

SUMMARY

THE NEW CONFESSIONS OF AN ECONOMIC HIT MAN

BASED ON THE BOOK BY JOHN PERKINS

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: BRIEF BOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

The Genesis of an EHM

Indonesia: A Crucial Training Ground

Expanding the EHM Role: New Challenges and Methods (1971-1975)

Confronting the System: Seeds of Doubt and Resistance

The Weight of the Past and the Call to Action (1983-2004)

A World Transformed: The EHM System Post-2004

New Threats and the Spread of the "Death Economy"

Personal Reckoning and the Path to Redemption

The "Life Economy" and a Call for Change

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man" by John Perkins unveils the author's experiences as an economic hit man. The narrative plunges into a world where a select few manipulate global finance to serve powerful interests. Recruited into a clandestine profession, the protagonist's initial assignments involve crafting economic forecasts and development plans for foreign nations. However, he soon discovers the darker realities of his role in a system designed to indebt countries and ensure their dependence. The story follows his moral awakening and his struggle to reveal the truth about this hidden network of corporate influence and governmental ties, facing significant pressure to remain silent. The book explores themes of global power dynamics, corporate corruption, and the personal cost of complicity.

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Release date

Lydbog: 27. marts 2025