Category Archives: Book Spotlight

Book Spotlight- “The Folly of Fools” by Robert Trivers

Posted on June 24, 2019 by tomdwyer

Not all lies we hear come from others… all too many come from ourselves. ”The Folly of Fools” by Robert Trivers Publisher Comments Whether it’s in a cockpit at takeoff or the planning of an offensive war, a romantic … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “Winner Take All Politics”

Posted on May 23, 2019 by tomdwyer

This month’s Book Spotlight comes to us from client Hank H… Thanks, Hank! It’s a deep look at a major driver of economic inequality in today’s America, its effect on politics (and vice versa) and what can be done to … Continue reading →

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“How To Hide An Empire” by Daniel Immerwahr

Posted on April 11, 2019 by tomdwyer

”How To Hide An Empire” by Daniel Immerwahr Synopsis from publisher: “A pathbreaking history of the United States’ overseas possessions and the true meaning of its empire. We are familiar with maps that outline all fifty states. And we are … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “The New Rules Of War” by Sean McFate

Posted on March 13, 2019 by tomdwyer

WWII cost $4 trillion dollars and 425,000 Allied and German troops died on D-Day alone, but at least it ended. Since 9/11, America’s worldwide wars have cost 6 TRILLION DOLLARS and cost the lives of half a million people, with … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “The Threat” by Andrew McCabe

Posted on February 18, 2019 by tomdwyer

The political tell-all book is an art form in itself, giving a grand stage for payback, rumor, gossip, and occasionally, behind-the-scenes insight. No President likes the glaring limelight of these books, but they may be particularly valuable in the time … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “The Vanishing Middle Class” by Peter Temin

Posted on January 4, 2019 by tomdwyer

“The Vanishing Middle Class: Prejudice and Power in a Dual Economy” by Peter Temin Synopsis from Powells.com– The United States is becoming a nation of rich and poor, with few families in the middle. In this book, MIT economist … Continue reading →

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“Anti-Intellectualism in America” by Richard Hofstadter

Posted on October 26, 2018 by tomdwyer

So many books from the past are getting a second read because of their resonance with our situation today. “It Can’t Happen Here” by Sinclair Lewis or “1984” by George Orwell are classic examples. This month we bring you another … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight for July and August

Posted on September 5, 2018 by tomdwyer

2 book selections from client Jill A., PLUS a little something extra We always like hearing what our clients are reading, and this month client Jill A. had two great picks for us. Donald Trump’s version of a “Deep State” … Continue reading →

Posted in 2018 July-August, Book Spotlight, Newsletter Columns, Newsletters, Uncategorized | Tagged democracy in chains, powell doctrine, powell memo, sons of wichita | Comments Off

Book Spotlight- “A Higher Loyalty” by James Comey

Posted on May 30, 2018 by tomdwyer

“A Higher Loyalty- Truth, Lies, and Leadership” By James Comey Our In-House Review by Charles Letherwood, “Book Spotlight” Bureau Staff Writer Sometimes it’s nice to think there might still be ethical people left in the world. Not unflawed paragons of … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight for Feb-Mar 2018

Posted on March 28, 2018 by tomdwyer

2 Book Recommendations From One Of Our Clients We’re taking a break this month from reading but never fear, our Book Spotlight will not go unfilled. Client Dick H. has two books to share with the Tom Dwyer Community, and … Continue reading →