The Age of the Unthinkable: Why the New World Disorder Constantly Surprises Us And What We Can Do About It Audiobook

" Illustrates that we must look at all angles of what we think we know and think outside the box as many other more dangerous groups are doing. Not a fast read, but very interesting. Good to get Ramo's perspective as he lives in China and New York "

" Very thought-provoking, and an easy read. Written in the story-telling style of Gladwell, Zakaria and Friedman. A credible author: Kissinger Associates principle, lives in NY and Beijing. Will be TS&W's book-club book for January. "

" currently-reading.... "

" Eh.. the author thinks he's hit a completely revolutionary idea when it's not really THAT revolutionary to anyone who's paying attention. He's also very condescending in some spots.. "

" This author, as an international editor for Time Magazine, is well versed in international affairs. Well written book with an overview of what our national leaders are doing that is behind the times, and how we can cope individually to develop deep security in times of upheaval. "

" The best non-fiction book I've read this year. Excellent reporting that often reads like a novel - and will alternately scare the heck out of you and get your brain going on things like what it means to your business, your family and the future of the world. Worth the effort it takes to read something a little headier. "

" Excellent! Made me rethink the world and how it got this way... "

" Mind-altering, creative, makes you anxious and hopeful about all the risks and possibilities. "

" Engaing quick read with a unique take on modern social and political problems. A lot of original thoughts. "

" one big idea that could have been told in a longer essay.. doesn't need a whole book of name dropping encounters with famous people. "

" I only finished this book because I paid nearly full price. Don't waste your time. "

" any solution is going will be difficult to initiate. This is a good start to begin to understand what is at stake and a theme that has been repeat recently. Enjoyed for an interesting perspective. "

" A refreshing and incredibly useful way of looking at the challenges we face. "

" This book makes you rethink how you thought the world works. It is a quick read that changes your outlook on the future of human society. "

" One of the best thinkers in policy today. "

" Eh.. the author thinks he's hit a completely revolutionary idea when it's not really THAT revolutionary to anyone who's paying attention. He's also very condescending in some spots.. "

" I enjoyed the author's idea that we need to be more flexible in our responses to and projections of the challenges of the modern world; looking at the world in old ways doesn't work any more, with modern communications, travel, etc. <br/>Katrin "

" I didn't actually finish this, but I listened to several hours of the stuff. I certainly heard enough to give it a rating. "

" The Age of the Unthinkable got me thinking about many different way to grow my business based on human nature and the way things just happen. <br/> <br/>I recommend it to anyone who need help seeing the big picture and the details in one. <br/> <br/> "

" A great read for anyone who is an entrepreneur or wants a different viewpoint for solving difficult situations and problems. "

" The book was pretty good but not really anything that I couldn't put down. "

" Fascinating. Read it for work, and it doesn't seem on the surface to relate to libraries and schools, but there's so much to take from his insights. Really enjoyed the stuff about China, too. "