The Fish that Ate the Whale: The Life and Times of America's Banana King Audiobook

" Good writing about little known American History. "

" A case study of American business and foreign policy; specifically the banana trade and the start of a long and tortured history of involvement in central America. You will never think about a banana the same way again! Tremendous detail, well-researched. NO INDEX. "

" Good story and interesting reading but only a c+ author "

" I gave it 5 stars because it was definitely amazing. I also gave Crime and Punishment 5 stars. I've given lots of different books that many stars. They're all 5 stars for different reasons. Apples and oranges. "

" The basic story of Samuel Zemurray, a poor Russian immigrant who became the most powerful man in the banana importing business is interesting. That said, I frequently found the book tedious and too filled with excess detail. I stopped and started this book a couple of times, not finding it very engaging. "

" Easy reader when bored. "

" I had no idea bananas were so freighted with political intrigue! "

" Solid explanation of Zemurray, United Fruit and their role in 20th century Latin America. Enjoyed most of it besides authors interpretations of how Zemurray felt about certain things like his religion. Did not agree wit author suggesting New Orleans is a dying city. "

" An amazing true story. Very good book! "

" Interesting book! Writing style is simple, not challenging but story of American corporations and their abuse of South America makes this an important read especially with corporate involvement in today's political process. "

" What a sordid history of the banana as we know it. Some of it was too much, but I did learn a lot. "

" I am more like Sam Z than I think anyone else I've ever read about "

" Just an unbelievable story. Absolutely recommend it to everyone. "

" You will never look at a banana the same way again.Ever. "

" Ugh. This book is a hot jumbled mess, and it is actually startling when the author switches to first person. How did this become a NYT bestseller? "

" This is not history as done by an academic historian. Still, Cohen's tale of the Banana Man of New Orleans is a little known story that needs to be told. The rise and fall of and industrial giant is the story of America. Cohen captures it beautifully. "

" AMAZING READ! Incredible man, incredible era, incredible industry "

" informational but average in style. interesting story nonetheless "

" This book is a wonderful rags-to-riches biography of a man who helped introduce the banana to the U.S. "

" A gripping, wildly entertaining read about a man you've never heard of and an industry you didn't think you cared about. You should--on both accounts. Countless life lessons. I don't think I've ever made more Kindle highlights in a single book. "

" I couldn't put this book down. Fascinating. "