Yellow Dirt: An American Story of a Poisoned Land and a People Betrayed Audiobook

" Fascinating story, but rather poorly written. I've been to areas of Monument Valley, Grand Junction and the Navajo Reservation discussed in the book,so for that reason I found the book particularly interesting. And of course, the treatment of the Navajo by the US Gov't. makes me ill. "

" They story of what happened to the Navajo Nation is terrible. The investigative writing of the events was well done. "

" Eye-opening account of Native Americans being f**d over again. This time it's radioactive uranium tailings on the Navajo reservation. Well written, but reading it became tedious toward the end. "

" This was an excellent book, although be prepared for the sad, frustrating neglect and exploitation - once again - of an indigenous community in the United States of America. Thank goodness for investigative journalism!! "

" prepare to be angry the whole time you are reading this book. yet another true story of the US government abusing native americans and getting away with it. the page count is misleading because about 25 to 30 pages are reference pages. "

" A disturbing account of one of the many terrible things done to the Navajo. The book is well-researched and reads easily. Some parts are just heart-wrenching, others beg the question "who the hell thought THAT was an okay thing to do?" "

" This was a wonderfully written account of the disgusting history of uranium mining in the Navajo nation. A piece of American history we should all learn. Highly recommend! "

" This is a great book. Pasternak did an excellent job of researching and getting the facts. Yellow Dirt is an easy read and has something for readers of all ages. Definitely gives you something to think about. "

" Just ok. Took too long to get where it was going. "

" Anyone who talks about nuclear energy as "green" needs to read this book and understand the human and environmental cost of uranium mining. "

" the sad reality of what greed, fear, and wartime can do to our land and people. the Navajos are still suffering. "

" Great reporting here, tragic story about the devastating effects of uranium mining on the Navajo people. I've seen enough of the area to picture everything she talks about. Such a collection of lessons about how wheels that don't squeak get no grease. "

" prepare to be angry the whole time you are reading this book. yet another true story of the US government abusing native americans and getting away with it. the page count is misleading because about 25 to 30 pages are reference pages. "

" Great reporting here, tragic story about the devastating effects of uranium mining on the Navajo people. I've seen enough of the area to picture everything she talks about. Such a collection of lessons about how wheels that don't squeak get no grease. "

" This was an excellent book, although be prepared for the sad, frustrating neglect and exploitation - once again - of an indigenous community in the United States of America. Thank goodness for investigative journalism!! "

" Fascinating story, but rather poorly written. I've been to areas of Monument Valley, Grand Junction and the Navajo Reservation discussed in the book,so for that reason I found the book particularly interesting. And of course, the treatment of the Navajo by the US Gov't. makes me ill. "

" Just ok. Took too long to get where it was going. "