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    "very insightful"
    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Good book well presented. A little slow at times but well worth the time to listen to it all.
    puts a good perspective on how out of control our government is and how they are playing with our future.
    Would recommend reading tis book to anyone who wants a better understanding of our current financial situation.


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    matthew san diego, CA, United States 08-18-12
    matthew san diego, CA, United States 08-18-12 Member Since 2008

    I am an English teacher in China and can now read and write some Chinese.I have been to 8 countries on 4 continents.I am an avid audiophile and also read a great deal.i play chess,cook,love world music and embrace the outdoors at every opportunity.My favorite listens have all been adventure driven,but I can also appreciate stuff related to science,business and even fiction.

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    "An interesting spin on today's leadership"
    Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

    It was quite informative about governments and the many things they do to manipulate money and markets.I think we would all be upset if we knew the kinds of things that are being done to our monetary system.


    What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

    How the government was doing simulations and using financial experts to guide them.The many technical facts,which were sometimes hard to follow.At least you can always go back and rewind.


    What do you think the narrator could have done better?

    Since the charecters in this book were all financial instruments I think the voice was appropriate for the book.


    Do you think Currency Wars needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

    It is quite comprehensive by itself.I don't feel the author left anything for future writing.


    Any additional comments?

    Obama is applying this stuff right now with Iran and the oil embargo.Perhaps the U.S. has finally figured out it can't continue to pour money into the military which isn't financially sound.Americans have to deal with all the hyper inflation created by the printing of money and along with that jobs are being replaced by computers.The American leaders need to be financially savvy.We have lost our edge.

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    Brian LAKE JACKSON, TX, United States 07-31-12
    Brian LAKE JACKSON, TX, United States 07-31-12 Member Since 2010
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    "Very informative & educational"
    What made the experience of listening to Currency Wars the most enjoyable?

    Historical & Economic content was superb.


    What other book might you compare Currency Wars to and why?

    Endgame by John Mauldin


    Which character – as performed by Walter Dixon – was your favorite?

    N/A


    If you could give Currency Wars a new subtitle, what would it be?

    Understanding international monetary policy and the risks associated with unlimited money creation.


    Any additional comments?

    Book helped me achieve a higher level of understanding our current international monetary system and the interests of major player within.

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    Bobbi Cary, NC, United States 07-12-12
    Bobbi Cary, NC, United States 07-12-12 Member Since 2003
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    "The best audio book I've ever listened to."
    Where does Currency Wars rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    Currency Wars is the best audio book that I have every listened to. The performance by Walter Dixon is spectacular and I intend on searching for other narrations by him. The content by James Rickards was exactly what I was looking for since my formal trainings were outside the field of finance, banking, and economics.


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    Mann Bangalore, India 06-26-12
    Mann Bangalore, India 06-26-12 Member Since 2009

    Hi. My name is Mann & I am an Enterprise Communications expert by profession. I have always loved reading books and primarily enjoy books on Finance, Science & Technology and History. I do hear an occasional Fictional book though I prefer to read them instead.

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    "Proxy wars of modern era"
    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Yes. Anyone interested in understanding and making sense of financial events and economic reasoning behind them should find this extremely beneficial read.

    The book introduces the readers to the veiled wars on the financial systems of the modern world being waged in the boardrooms of governments.


    What did you like best about this story?

    The depth and historical references of the story.


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    Yes. Though it gets a little heavy sometimes.


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    M. van Huystee The Netherlands 06-19-12
    M. van Huystee The Netherlands 06-19-12 Member Since 2011

    Mark van Huijstee

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    "Better understanding of recent history."
    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    I have made this book mandatory listening for my children.


    What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

    The first book made me better understand some key issues. Book 2 quickly became somewhat partisan and US politics. A great pity.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    Became to see the Marshall Plan (post-WW II) as quantitative easing and loans rather than pure benevolence.


    What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

    That currency wars can propagate across world like the Spanish Flue.


    Any additional comments?

    Book 1 and the first part of Book 2, are greatly recommended. The last part of Book 2 can be reserved for US Partisan Politicos.

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    Gigel Craiova, Romania 02-13-12
    Gigel Craiova, Romania 02-13-12
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    "As exciting as a movie"
    Would you consider the audio edition of Currency Wars to be better than the print version?

    No, print is better because of the high quantity of information to follow. This surely is a book that must be read with a pen and a paper to take notes.


    What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

    The description of the war game is very catch - It would make a great movie.


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    Glenda Burley, ID, United States 01-03-12
    Glenda Burley, ID, United States 01-03-12 Member Since 2005
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    "Loved it"
    Would you consider the audio edition of Currency Wars to be better than the print version?

    I only listen to books


    What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

    I would like to hear anyone's thoughts to this book.


    Any additional comments?

    I would like feed back to this book. I live in a isolated area. I would like to hear what others thought of this book. To me it was fascinating and I am watching the markets to see how they go. This time period is following the 1930's to a tee.

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