Description
Discover the compelling narrative of 'The Unwinding', a powerful analysis of modern America by George Packer. This insightful book, published by Faber in 2014, explores the fractures of American society over the last three decades, painting a vivid picture of the nation’s evolving landscape. Through the stories of remarkable characters like Dean Price, Tammy Thomas, Jeff Connaughton, and Silicon Valley's Peter Thiel, Packer unearths the struggles faced by individuals from diverse backgrounds. Each narrative invites readers to reflect on the personal impact of social upheaval, economic challenges, and the quest for identity amidst chaos.
This compelling read captures a time of crisis and change while showcasing the resilience and ingenuity of everyday people attempting to navigate a rapidly transforming world. With each chapter, you’ll delve deeper into a America torn between hope and despair, elite failures, and grassroots solutions. The Unwinding serves as a vivid testament to individual and collective experiences in a society grappling with its core values. Whether you're interested in contemporary American history, social commentary, or human stories that transcend time, this book is a must-have in your collection.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571251292
Year: 2014
Publisher: Faber
Delivery Information: Enjoy swift delivery available across New Zealand, ensuring you receive your copy of The Unwinding promptly and in perfect condition.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571251292
Year: 2014
Publisher: Faber
Description:
Just over a decade into the new millennium, America is beset by a sense of crisis. The seismic shifts that occurred in the space of a generation have created a country of winners and losers, leaving the social contract in pieces. In The Unwinding, George Packer narrates the story of America over the past three decades, bringing to the task his empathy with people facing difficult challenges, his sharp eye for detail and a gift for weaving together engaging narratives.
The Unwinding moves deftly back and forth through the lives of half a dozen characters, including Dean Price, the son of tobacco farmers who becomes an evangelist for a new economy in the rural South; Tammy Thomas, a factory worker in the industrial Midwest trying to survive the collapse of her city; Jeff Connaughton, a Washington careerist; and Peter Thiel, a Silicon Valley billionaire. The narrative alternates these intimately told stories with biographical sketches of the era's leading public figures, from Oprah Winfrey to Steve Jobs, capturing the year-by-year flow of events.
The Unwinding portrays a superpower coming apart at the seams, its elites and institutions no longer working, leaving ordinary people to improvise their own schemes for salvation.
This compelling read captures a time of crisis and change while showcasing the resilience and ingenuity of everyday people attempting to navigate a rapidly transforming world. With each chapter, you’ll delve deeper into a America torn between hope and despair, elite failures, and grassroots solutions. The Unwinding serves as a vivid testament to individual and collective experiences in a society grappling with its core values. Whether you're interested in contemporary American history, social commentary, or human stories that transcend time, this book is a must-have in your collection.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571251292
Year: 2014
Publisher: Faber
Delivery Information: Enjoy swift delivery available across New Zealand, ensuring you receive your copy of The Unwinding promptly and in perfect condition.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571251292
Year: 2014
Publisher: Faber
Description:
Just over a decade into the new millennium, America is beset by a sense of crisis. The seismic shifts that occurred in the space of a generation have created a country of winners and losers, leaving the social contract in pieces. In The Unwinding, George Packer narrates the story of America over the past three decades, bringing to the task his empathy with people facing difficult challenges, his sharp eye for detail and a gift for weaving together engaging narratives.
The Unwinding moves deftly back and forth through the lives of half a dozen characters, including Dean Price, the son of tobacco farmers who becomes an evangelist for a new economy in the rural South; Tammy Thomas, a factory worker in the industrial Midwest trying to survive the collapse of her city; Jeff Connaughton, a Washington careerist; and Peter Thiel, a Silicon Valley billionaire. The narrative alternates these intimately told stories with biographical sketches of the era's leading public figures, from Oprah Winfrey to Steve Jobs, capturing the year-by-year flow of events.
The Unwinding portrays a superpower coming apart at the seams, its elites and institutions no longer working, leaving ordinary people to improvise their own schemes for salvation.