George Soros

A Life in Full

De: Peter L. W. Osnos - editor

Narrado por: Petrea Burchard, Shaun Grindell, Earl McLean, George Newbern

The name George Soros is recognized around the world. Universally known for his decades of philanthropy, progressive politics, and investment success, he is equally well known as the nemesis of the far right—the target of sustained attacks from nationalists, populists, authoritarian regimes, and anti-Semites—because of his commitment to open society, freedom of the press, and liberal democracy. At age ninety-one, Soros still looms large on the global stage, and yet the man himself is surprisingly little understood.

Biographers have attempted to tell the story of George Soros, but no single account of his life can capture his extraordinary, multifaceted character. Now, in this ambitious and revealing new book, Soros's longtime publisher, Peter L. W. Osnos, has assembled an intriguing set of contributors from a variety of different perspectives—public intellectuals (Eva Hoffman, Michael Ignatieff), journalists (Sebastian Mallaby, Orville Schell), scholars (Leon Botstein, Ivan Krastev), and nonprofit leaders (Gara LaMarche, Darren Walker)—to paint a full picture of the man beyond the media portrayals.

Through this kaleidoscope of viewpoints emerges a vivid and compelling portrait of this remarkable man's unique and consequential impact. It has truly been a life in full.

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Detailed, thorough, well told biography.

Excellent, compelling. Listened to every minute, learned, will repeat. Finance and humanitarian driven productive, highly intelligent, creative life.

Putting the tales about George Soros into perspective

This has been very helpful in understanding why so many Christian’s have accepted conspiracy theories around Soros so whole heartedly. I will definitely be recommending this book - not for the purpose of expecting people to necessarily fall in love with Soros or agree with his stand on all issues but to put him and his life into perspective. I personally related to his global perspective and have a greater appreciation for his genius and humongous efforts.