Reviews for Formative Years Jewish Labor

The average rating for Formative Years Jewish Labor based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2015-11-12 00:00:00 Priscilla Conceicao Book on CD read by Molly Ivins The subtitle really says it all. Oh, how I miss Molly Ivins! Ivins was a political commentator / journalist based in Texas. In an earlier book, she and Dubose examined the George W Bush's flawed policies and abysmal record as governor of Texas. In this second book on "Dubya" they look at his presidency and how he has used many of those same strategies in running the nation. It's a somewhat dated book, today, and yet frighteningly appropriate in this "primary" season. Ivins doesn't pull any punches and gives many examples of the effects of his ideology and policies on mainstream Americans struggling to make it - heck, forget "succeeding," they're struggling to survive. Molly Ivins does a great job reading the audio. I feel like my best friend is just telling it like it is over a morning coffee (or a scotch at the bar)….

Review # 2 was written on 2017-04-19 00:00:00 Austin Creswell This book was quite revelatory in regard to George W. Bush; who bought and paid for him; how he rewarded those who bought and paid for him (with some of the worst policy decisions ever); and the price the rest of the country has had to pay ever since he was elected, first as governor of Texas, and then prez of the U.S. It is just so sad that Molly Ivins is not still alive today. She would have a hey-day just freely substituting Donald *rump's name for GWB's name in chapter after chapter. Of course, Ivins would be too busy writing the sequel to Bushwhacked; something biting, insightful, and right on target with the current (sometimes) occupant of the White House. She could reprise and update her chapters dealing with big corporate money buying policy with huge contributions to PACs, parties, and candidates; the Supreme Court decision that equates a corporation with a person; the selling out of our environment to the highest bidder; the lack of access to healthcare; the attack on women's reproductive rights ( and, just a side note, Molly Ivins mentions that penis enlargement is a paid-for benefit of high-end executive health-care plans. I guess men's reproductive rights are not in harm's way); the defunding of programs for public schools; tax cuts for the wealthy and big corporations; and on and on and on ad nauseam. The title might be "Trump You !" Bushwhacked is a primer for the current political landscape. It may be looking backward but the reader can tell that it is a harbinger for the future.