That Used to Be Us (Abridged): How America Fell Behind in the World It Invented and How We Can Come Back Audiobook

" Scary. Easy to read and really makes you think "

" While I do not necessarily agree with Friedman or Mandelbaum's political leanings, I do think Mr. Friedman is an excellent analyst. Some intriguing ideas, with hope. "

" For those Friedman fans, another compelling read. Bitingly true and a call to action "

" An excellent book even with the occasional overstatements. There really some great insights about the state of the American economy. The problem is I don't think anyone in power is listening. "

" I did really like this book, but gave up halfway. Part of a good read is being in the mood for it. I'd like to finish it on audiobook, because it is the kind of nonfiction read that I like listening to while driving versus giving my undivided attention too. I feel like the authors were preaching to the choir. Although I wasn't learning as much as I would have liked, it is well written and I felt like I was at a gathering listening to a very intelligent conversation. "

" well argued, relevant, and most importantly - nonpartisan. "

" A very interesting book that offers a wide range of solutions to the huge problems facing this country today. "

" An important book for Americans to read. "

" I think every American should read this book. "

" I didn't think I'd ever finish this book! It took me so long because it crams a lot of facts and figures in its pages, and gives one a great deal to think about. By turns inspiring and depressing, I feel as if this book should be read by everyone. "

" I LOVE Friedman! Easy to understand, many ah ha moments and gives a disappointing yet inspiring picture of the state of our country. "

" Excellent. He has great insights. The first third of the book was a lot of rehashing of material from previous books, but then that was probably important to build the foundation for the rest of the book. I highly recommend this. "

" A little depressing. It would be nice if our leaders in Washington would read this book and follow some of its recommendations. "

" I read several books in January regarding how to re-vitalized America. In this one, the authors offer a number of possible solutions. Intriguing. "

" Nice to read a book that finds both reds and blues to be at fault and not helping in the current political climate. Jibes well with my own views of liberal anarchy "

" Typical Friedman. Parts make you want to paint your face Red White & Blue. Parts make you want to bang your head on the table. "

" Excellent! Right on the money. Yes, we need a third political to serve as "shock therapy" for our political system. "

" An important lesson to Brazil: our problems are the results of choices we made, and just us can solve them. "

" Another good book by Thomas Friedman. A comprehensive evaluation of all the issues facing the United States including globalization, IT, deficit and energy. Provides an overview of the problems such as bipartisan politics and education issues. Makes recommendations. Must read before the elections. "

" A broad look at how America is losing its competitive edge in the world, and strategies that we can implement to stop this decline. "

" This is a tough love book about what needs to change for us to be competitive again. Better education, improved global outlook, better trained workforce, better infrastructure "

" Not too much new in the areas of the economy and education. The parts on business were interesting. We will see what happens with the third party idea. "

" A real eye opener into where we really stand in the global game these days, and its crazy how dumb we're actually being about things. "

" I thought this was a little general. Friedman cold have summarized this in about half the pages "

" Excellent critique of current economic, political, and environmental place we are today and why that's changed from where we were a generation ago--and how to accomplish a do-over before it's too late "

" The message is simple and the examples are plentiful. It will be interesting to see if they take hold in the USA or in another country. "