Hot, Flat, and Crowded (Abridged): Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew America Audiobook

" Not gonna lie-- I didn't get past page 200. The first half outlines how we're screwing up the planet and the second half is comprised of Friedman's ideas on how to fix it. While I agree with him that we need major institutional change in order to reverse the damage we've been inflicting on the planet, I didn't have the heart to keep going. Sorry, Tom. "

" audio book, cool...some parts were great...other parts were not so great...like when his writing is focused on motivating the u.s. otherwise, great information, definitely will use in class. "

" the world is going to hate us very soon "

" Hard to feel optomistic but there may be hope. At least this book gives you enough for a cocktail conversation about what is wrong with the planet and the energy debate today. "

" Excellent ideas but somewhat repetitive "

" As I grow older I seem to become more liberal and am often perplexed by my conservative friends reactions. But, this book reminds me of the liberals in the dark that scares my friends. What Friedman outlines is to my understanding valid, but his lack of empathy with people caught up in the existing economies leaves him sounding, as baby others have commented, preachy. I think his drive for change is correct, but his seeming utopian call for revolution is too polarizing. "

" Fantastic book, every american should read this. Learned much about globalization, going green and foreign affairs. Learned a lot about China and India. "

" I thought this book was even better than The World is Flat. Friedman makes a good case for green businesses. "

" Must read. Friedman covers a bold amount of material here, and it's all valuable reading for today's geopolitics. "

" Not the shattering insights I was led to expect from hype. "

" way too depressing and way too detailed. I got somewhere over half way through and put it aside "

" Having two degrees in the atmospheric sciences made me lose a little respect for Friedman. He failed to properly assess climate change, present it in a scientific manner, or propose the simplest solution to the climate problem(which is to make women quit having children). "

" An amazing book. The ramifications of "hot, flat, and crowded" are more far-reaching than I knew. Perhaps the book is a little more detailed than I needed, but if what he documented is true, even by half, the planet is in trouble. Europe's will to address the problems puts us to shame. "

" A good, academic look at geopolitical affairs and the relation between, people, politics and the environment. At times a bit bulky, but a worthwhile read. "

" Excellent as all of Thomas Friedman's books are...a must read! "

" This man is a terrible writer. I've seen him speak on television, he's an engaging speaker and has some great points and ideas, but he writes exactly as he speaks and it's a fight to get through the pages... "

" A bit of a slog to get through, but very thought provoking "

" Almost as good as the World is Flat...does give great insight into the environmental movement in the US and world... also I learned alot about the different kinds of Islam..... very important to understand these days. I'm hoping Obama has read it! "

" 1035th - 2011 "

" I very enlightening book on global issues and geopolitics but more so on the nitty gritty of the climate chnage debate and way forward! Thumbs Up! "

" The world is more connected than ever. Read this book to understand the changes the world is undergoing. The information will allow you to be more prepared for whats to come. "

" Book is muddled. Friedman spends a lot of time talking out of both sides of his mouth but only presenting one side of the debate. "

" Friedman is a great columnist, but difficult to digest in large doses. "

" This book presents Friedman's analysis of the current state of the world, how climate change, growing populations, and limited fossil fuels are presenting a triple whammy to the status quo, and how the only way forward is with green technologies. "

" Now that version 2.0 of the book is out, I decided I'd better read version 1.0. Then I'll read 2.0 to find out the ending! "

" I loved this book...intriguing and relevant subject matter with lots of current data and examples...at times inspiring and times depressing... "

" Would have been great if it was less political and if he got off his soapbox less. "

" NON-FICTION - Brilliant book by Thomas L Friedman discussing current world political strategies. Quite an eye opener! "

" Breathtaking in scope, highly persuasive. Friedman once again demonstrates his uncanny ability to connect the dots on wide range of issues. Great introduction to the field for novices, also valuable for experts. "