Drift Audiobook (Unabridged)

" This book is brilliant in its simplicity and honesty. Rachel Maddow lays out the facts about our recent military history, with just the right touches of sarcasm and humor. She is fair and impartial, brutally honest in her expositions and critiques of both Republican and Democratic administrations. In particular, I found massive respect for the straightforward and wise recommendations she makes in her epilogue. They are achievable steps toward a more sustainable and honest national attitude toward defense and war-making. "

" Great research. I verified many of her stories through other sources because some of it seemed incredulous. Lesson validated: Never take politicians at their face value, there's always the "rest of the story". Sad, but true. "

" I don't typically gravitate toward books about politics, but I purchased a copy of Drift for myself at a book signing when I was also buying it as a gift. I am very glad I read this book. Not only is it a thought-provoking and informative examination of the United States' increasing focus on military might over the last sixty years, Maddow's elegantly sarcastic style makes this an entertaining and hilarious read. (My new favorite word is "chickenshittery.") Do you have to be a liberal to love Drift? It probably helps. But those who would be unlikely to add a book about the American military to their queues are likely to be surprised at how fresh and readable this material is. "

" Ronald Reagan has enjoyed much recent popularity, but Maddow's Drift reminded me of just how scary his presidency was. Each week Reagan would rattling his sabers, intent on scaring up voter's support (literally) and protecting his defense budget. Impotent Kim Jong-un could learn a few things from the Gipper. "

" Must reading for peacemakers. We need the facts. What you suspected is true and Rachel Maddow adds the facts to back up your intuition in a chatty, straightforward way. The secret, privatized, un accountable, incredibly wasteful, perpetual war machine that gets a pass from the whole country instead of being scrutinized may have eaten the heart out of the nation (an even the church) irreparably. Maddow is more optimistic about her findings than I am. "

" Excellent -- though depressing -- book. Would recommend to anyone to read. "

" Just finished this fantastic book. Pleeeease give it a read. It presents a much needed todo list for managing our bloated and aging military industrial complex, including the management of our nuclear warhead facilities. "

" I ended up listening to the audio version of this book -- it's read by Maddow herself! What a treat. Wish I could think of something more original to say about her writing than "brilliant" and "thought-provoking." "

" I was prepared not to like this because I don't love Maddow but it was a compelling read and well-researched. "

" I would have given the book five stars, but Maddow basically skipped/glossed over the Bush # 2 years. "

" Very eye opening read,raises issues that deserve attention.Highly recommend it. It is very well written and well researched. The topic of our military growth, the privatization of the military and the danger of one person in control of our military is too important to ignore. "

" ok, some interesting info but felt like a liberal rant. "

" excellent audio book, and read by Rachel "

" Amazing as always. Love this woman. Even saw her talk about it during her second book tour. "

" Amazing. I love the way she connects the dots. "

" 3.5, a lot of great facts, but she definitely left the best stuff for the last 3 pages. Wanted more time spent on how to change the way the military budget has ballooned well past efficiency. "

" Lekker om in een dag uit te lezen. Nog niet eens zo slecht geschreven "