Pruzy This was an amazing book 2y
Cazxxx @Pruzy I‘m really enjoying it so far, taking it slowly as there‘s much to learn from it 2y
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Fascism: A Warning | 
(...) as garantias constitucionais do indivíduo devem ser defendidas, mesmo quando se tornam inconvenientes para quem está no topo.
O medo é a razão pela qual o alcance emocional do fascismo pode esternder-se a todos os níveis da sociedade.
pickGreat listen and felt like I also learned quite a bit.
pickThis was an interesting commute audiobook. It's not an engrossing page-turner, but the chapters on historically significant fascist rulers filled in the gaps of my knowledge (in high school, my "world history" classes were very Eurocentric & they never got past WW2). She wrote this during the early part of the Trump presidency & it's clear she found a lot of his policies & practices to be dengerous to democracy.
(Image: Riley with a new quilt)
Next audiobook!
She spoke at Colin Powell‘s funeral. Now she can speak with him again. RIP. 😢
RIP! Madeleine Albright…. Such a smart and accomplished human!
pickI was surprised how much I enjoyed this nonfiction history. I read this straight through… this is wonderfully written! I consumed this.
pickThe last 4 chapters redeemed the book. I didn't expect it to be predominantly a retelling of the textbook histories of previous fascist or fascist-leaning world leaders. I expected references and comparisons, but not so much pure historical narrative. The last 1/4 of the book was the discussion I came here for - modern fascism and how we recognize and understand it. Madame Secretary's perspective is invaluable. #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks
pickMadeline Albright informs the reader on all world leaders who now and in our past, lean to fascism, the working definition of the term, and the hope and need to confront it. Around the world fascist tendencies are rising, as it is here, as it is demonstrated by Trump. She offers remedies, direction to support democratic values. Very insightful read.
As a historian and librarian, I am constantly talking about the importance of knowing past actions and how they shape actions of today and tomorrow.
The tagged book is one I read within the last couple of years that illustrates this well. I was riveted by Albright‘s quick historical lesson on fascism throughout the world, and the consequences nations have faced thanks to leaders‘ actions. Failure to study these could mean repetitious actions.
Arrived in the post today. Quote that begins the book:
Every age has its own Fascism. —Primo Levi
That‘s scary. And sad.
This is part of the audible member sale, for those that are members. Definitely worth a listen.
#NFNov
#NonfictionMatters
Oh man, yesterday the family was out all day so I hardly had time to read! Which is why I'm super glad I read during the early hours 😂 Barely made my 5 hour goal! In total, I did exactly 15hrs this weekend 😱😱
This was my last read #nonfiction #facism #worldwar
#24B4Monday #teamslaughter @TheReadingMermaid @Andrew65 @jb72
#top6reads of 2019 so far! All of these have remained in my brain long after finishing them... @Cinfhen
Nothing like curling up with a cozy bedtime read...
pickAlot of info about not so great leaders from a really smart woman. I did feel she gave the US a bit of a pass on past meddling that led to and supported various dictators.
pickFascism: A Warning by the former secretary of state, Madeleine Albright is a very clear and concise overview of fascism, starting with a refresher on Hitler and Mussolini and moving on to our present day with an overview of a multitude of countries with leaders who are dictators or have demagogue-like qualities.
A much needed rallying cry for democracy on days when it is sometimes easier to put your head in the sand and hope it all works out!
pick5 🌟 Definitely appreciate the UK more now!
pickThis book is the perfect answer to our current situation. Madeleine Albright is my new hero!
🎉read more
🎉buy less
🎉borrow more (library!)
🎉read more of what I already own
🎉complete a challenge #readyourgenes
🎉finish a series
🎉read more women!
🎉I would love to meet a Litten I haven‘t already met. Anyone around #Boston? #in2019
I can‘t get my two year old to put on pants to go to the library. This is unnecessarily difficult.
pickHistory has as many interpretations as there are interpreters. I don't subscribe 100 percent to former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's interpretations, but I did find value in learning them. She takes readers along on an easy-to-follow chronology of fascist and fascist-leaning leaders (Trump inclusive), all the while, via takeaways from discussions with her students, digs into what fascism is and isn't.
Listening to Secretary Albright at 2x speed and antidosing myself to the resultant sense of impending doom by watching Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse in bed with Rivvy and Bunny #dogsoflitsy #audiobooking
Here is my B&N Black Friday haul. Everything is signed. I've been hoarding gift cards and coupons and only spent 23$ cash!
pickHistorical book about famous past and current fascists, what they have in common, and what traits of a fascist Donald Trump exhibits. The eeriest part was the analogy to plucking feathers off a chicken, one at a time--taking steps toward greater consolidation of power so gradually that the people don't realize what's happening until it's too late.
There is so much information in this book I feel like I should be taking notes! Even though it is so information-packed, it is not a difficult read. Except, that is, in the areas that eerily mirror our current world, which happen to be quite a lot. Definitely worth the read!
pick4.5🌟 This book is very dense. I could see using this book as a 20th Century history textbook. It has SO much information packed into it. It is far more like a history book than I expected. Had I known that, I would have read it differently (and I did read the second half like a historian). She's definitely done her homework.
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I've had theology/catachism teachers like this. I think we need more people like this, but definitely not politicians.
#fascism #fascismawarning #madeleinealbright #questions #socraticmethod
This is part of why I NEVER vote by party and will never join a political party. I vote based on two things:
1. What a person is willing to fight for (if it's for freedom for everyone or just some)
2. If they can behave as if they passed kindergarten
Number two is an absolute deal breaker for me. I know I will never totally agree with any candidate, but if I agree more than disagree and they can play well with others, they have my vote.
This seems to be the loudest vision for America these days.
"Liberal" is NOT a four letter word. It's not a curse. It's not negative. It is what every true American should be. It's what the constitution demands.
#fascism #fascismawarning #madeleinealbright
This is my life verse.
#fascism #fascismawarning #madeleinealbright
What the hell does one person need with all that?! He deserved to be sent packing. Good lord. 🙄
#fascism #fascismawarning #madeleinealbright
I have 4 days left with this book and 8 more chapters. I need to stop posting quotes and just read. lol There are just so many really good points and quotes.
The midterms are coming. I beg you, go vote!
#fascism #fascismawarning #madeleinealbright
I guess higher education has a benefit after all. Does this sound like another group we're familiar with these days?
#fascism #fascismawarning #madeleinealbright
This doesn't surprise me either.
#fascism #fascismawarning #madeleinealbright
Why does this not surprise me?
#fascism #fascismawarning #madeleinealbright
Get a college education they said. It will nearly guarantee you a job.
Get a masters degree. It really will guarantee you a good job.
Actually, if you want a secure job with a possibly living wage you're going to need a doctorate.
I have the masters. Guess what I have? A dead end, part time job and more than $155,000 in student debt. The above fact does not surprise me in the least.
#fascism #fascismawarning #madeleinealbright
so-so
