Helpful Score: 1
I found this book poorly argued and difficult to read. I was disappointed that the author never defines Marxism or attempts to place its supporters in the context of historical American socialist movements. The author instead tends to cherry-pick a source that favorably makes his point and quote it at such length that it can be hard to follow who is speaking. Hasty proclamations take the place of logical reasoning, and there's very little charitable consideration of other perspectives.
The biggest flaw in this book, though, is its lack of self-awareness. In one telling chapter, the author criticizes mass movements using language that also describes post-2016 Republican politics that he seems to support. The chapter on the media suffers from the same flaw, and the one on recommended action calls readers to use tactics decried in earlier chapters.
I would not recommend this book, except as an example of the way hatred of a political enemy can blind us to our own flaws, the good in others, and the complexity of the issues of our day.
The biggest flaw in this book, though, is its lack of self-awareness. In one telling chapter, the author criticizes mass movements using language that also describes post-2016 Republican politics that he seems to support. The chapter on the media suffers from the same flaw, and the one on recommended action calls readers to use tactics decried in earlier chapters.
I would not recommend this book, except as an example of the way hatred of a political enemy can blind us to our own flaws, the good in others, and the complexity of the issues of our day.
