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Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism Audiobook
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An explosive memoir charting one woman’s career at the heart of one of the most influential companies on the planet, Careless People gives you a front-row seat to Facebook, the decisions that have shaped world events in recent decades, and the people who made them.
From trips on private jets and encounters with world leaders to shocking accounts of misogyny and double standards behind the scenes, this searing memoir exposes both the personal and the political fallout when unfettered power and a rotten company culture take hold. In a gripping and often absurd narrative where a few people carelessly hold the world in their hands, this eye-opening memoir reveals what really goes on among the global elite.
Sarah Wynn-Williams tells the wrenching but fun story of Facebook, mapping its rise from stumbling encounters with juntas to Mark Zuckerberg’s reaction when he learned of Facebook’s role in Trump’s election. She experiences the challenges and humiliations of working motherhood within a pressure cooker of a workplace, all while Sheryl Sandberg urges her and others to “lean in.”
Careless People is a deeply personal account of why and how things have gone so horribly wrong in the past decade—told in a sharp, candid, and utterly disarming voice.
A deep, unflinching look at the role that social media has assumed in our lives, Careless People reveals the truth about the leaders of Facebook: how the more power they grasp, the less responsible they become and the consequences this has for all of us.
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“Careless People is darkly funny and genuinely shocking…Not only does [Sarah Wynn-Williams] have the storytelling chops to unspool a gripping narrative, she also delivers the goods.”
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“I so, so recommend this book. It’s a zippy read, and like I said, at times truly funny to be in the room where it happens with these morally bankrupt snowflakes.”
— Maria Semple, New York Times bestselling author
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A #1 Amazon Bestseller
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A #1 New York Times Bestseller
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A Barnes & Noble Bestseller
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A #1 New York Times Bestseller in Audio
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A Slate Magazine Pick of 2025's Best Audiobooks
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A Time Magazine Pick of Best Books of the Year
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A New Yorker Best Book of 2025
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A Globe and Mail (Toronto) Best Books of 2025 Pick
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A Scientific American Magazine of the Year's Best Books
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A New York Times Notable Book
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An Associated Press Pick of Best books of 2025
Careless People Listener Reviews
- — Alex Lister, 11/17/2025
- — Laurence Colton, 9/1/2025
About Sarah Wynn-Williams
Sarah Wynn-Williams worked as a diplomat for New Zealand, including in Washington, DC. She joined Facebook after pitching a job and ultimately became director of global public policy. After leaving the company, she has continued to work on tech policy, with a focus on artificial intelligence.