The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World Audiobook

" Fascinating part-autobiography, part-behind the scenes peak at 30 years of econo-political history; unavoidably egotistical. "

" Interesting but without any novel or profound insight. Cautious, if anything, with respect to the most potentially interesting subject -- his work at the Fed. "

" Understanding new vocabulary about economics, and also make my friends look stupid by carring a book in front of them...just kidding! "

" Excellent book! You have to want to get through it (and enjoy economics) but overall a great read. "

" Informative and enlightening. Somehow not surprising that Greenspan and Ayn Rand are good friends. Worthwhile reading :). "

" Great read for anyone interested in economic policy and politics over the past 40 years. The book does require some economic literacy, or at least some familiarity, since Greenspan is a total policy wonk and delves into some details that the average person will probably glaze over. "

" This book was really interesting, while when I was in the mood. I only got through about three-quarters of this book, I haven't picked it up in months. I doubt that I will anytime soon, it is just too painful to read about the economy right now. "

" Good book that provides insight on financial policy and an interesting look at Greenspan's life. "

" interesting but slow.... "

" I tried because he is brilliant and honestly can't say whether it is the dryness of the topic, author, or disinterest in this reader, but this book better than Ambien for me. "

" This was an interesting commentary on Federal Reserve decisions over the last few decades and a great argument for pure capitalism vs. socialism, populism and communism. "

" This is a must read for people who want to know what's going on economically in the world, since Greenspan's career spanned that of five presidents. Greenspan's insights into national and international economic trends is a must in these most turbulent of times. "

" The autobiographical section was a great read, but can't seem to get through the second half. "

" Read about half of it. It is a very heavy book and I don't have the passion nor patience to finish it. "

" I've been reading this aloud to a friend with Parkinson's. It is a much easier read than anticipated. Interesting. Unfortunately, we are moving away so I have not (and may never) finish this book... "

" pretty dry, but nonetheless entertaining. "

" Boring as hell, and like 650 pages. But he admits the war in Iraq was never about anything but oil. Which is nice. And he warns of America's decreased influence in the world in the coming years. And the need we have to become more energy independent. And he was good friends with Ayn Rand. "

" The first half of the book was amazing. The last half where he talks about/defends his principles got a bit boring. A great read though for getting into the mind of a genius. "

" A biography that turns into barnstorm on every subject in academia even tagentially related to economics, and all the world and countries in between. "

" Started off interesting but I gave up on it while the economic world was imploding. "

" I read half this book. There is no call to action, no message, just an old white economist who's led an interesting life. I might finish reading this book if I am alone in a cabin for a decade and I've most of the other books already. "

" I learned so much about US economic policy by reading this book. It was fascinating. "

" Have not in fact finished this one... ought to get back to it sometime. "

" The book was interesting and well-written. I don't think I agree with Greenspan's world view, especially in light of the current financial crisis, but the book is worth a read anyway. "

" Yeah, things didn't quite turn out in the end for Al. Interesting as a biography all the same. "

" At first the book was easy to read but the way it was written and the terminology was so foreign to me I had to look everything up over and over again. I don't have a head for economics but I did finish the book :) "

" Its somewhat long-winded, more-of-a-memoir attributes helped me put it down, but I picked it back up after Greenspan's congressional testimony in October 2008 to read some select chapters regarding Corporate Governance. "

" He talks a lot about his experience at the Federal Reserve and how it has evolved over the years. I would like to see him update this book on how some of his policies contributed to financial meltdown that occurred. "

" I have really loved reading this book. I have a much better understanding of macroeconomics and politics. I really enjoyed Greenspan's dispassionate narrative. "

" I like Alan and think he is underappreciated. A fun glimpse into his life and the fed... and overall life in Washington. Very impressive with how many world leaders he's met/worked with. "

" A couple of interesting points I remember:1. Greenspan got his Ph.D degree in his fifties;2. He married to a journalist who was more than twenty years younger when he was 71;3. He is a good statistician, good at summarizing data and finding the pattern in the data. "

" Well, I enjoyed reading the history in the first half. But admitedly was a little dry during the second half. But what do I know. "