--- product_id: 1696456 title: "The Great Derangement: A Terrifying True Story of War, Politics, and Religion" price: "117.44 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1696456-the-great-derangement-a-terrifying-true-story-of-war-politics store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Great Derangement: A Terrifying True Story of War, Politics, and Religion **Price:** 117.44 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Great Derangement: A Terrifying True Story of War, Politics, and Religion - **How much does it cost?** 117.44 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1696456-the-great-derangement-a-terrifying-true-story-of-war-politics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Great Derangement: A Terrifying True Story of War, Politics, and Religion: 9780385520621: Taibbi, Matt: Books Review: Taibbi hits the nail on the head. - Being a Hunter Thompson fan I was skeptical when I first heard about Taibbi. "Who is this guy, some kind of Hunter wannabe?" I thought to myself. The funny thing is that Taibbi hits the nail squarely on the head. He puts into words all of what I have been unconsciously observing, a loose collection of thoughts and observations stirring deep in the back of my unconscious mind. Primarily my observations on watching one of my best friends descend deeper and deeper into Christianity seeking a Raison d'être. He (my friend) found a way to live without "drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity". I have personally observed the left retreat deeper into its lunatic conspiracy theories, and on the right: the very odd sort of phenomenon that is sweeping the country, where even friends of mine from Miami are joining these born again Christian "cults" as I like to call them. Like Taibbi I am ashamed to admit that I also was born again and to some degree started slowly letting myself let go and morph into this blob of a person desperately seeking acceptance from an undifferentiated ego mass that demands conformity. A Christian church. My god man, I almost went completely sideways, Luckily I already had golf shoes and a great attorney. Taibbi is incandescently brilliant, and quantifies the state of the masses in the United States, everyone fits to some degree in one of the two camps he has described. Unless your a politician of course, there is a special place in "hell" reserved for you. I think the late Dr. would have been proud if Taibbi had taken up the "Fear and Loathing" lineage for a title. Brilliant work. Review: insightful and to the point, honest and concerned - I enjoy reading about US politics, because it reflects more or less what is happening in Australia. Sure the topics are different and mostly I'm comparing summaries or biased opinion pieces (from the US) with everyday mundane stuff that (sadly) feels like it doesn't involve me (from Australia). And that is exactly what this book is about. Well, not about US vs America, but rather how there is no real choice in terms of who you vote for because at the end of the day they people "in power" are funded by the people in power, and those fund either party just about the same. Or to put it another way, the government is, if not for sale, for rent. The other part of this book is about how we respond to this, or conversely how we interpret one of these to be the lesser or greater evil. What's interesting is that Taibbi actually presents his case, and his examples extremely well. While reading this, I came across the term "gonzo journalism" which wikipedia's definition means is the style of this book. I had read Griftopia: A Story of Bankers, Politicians, and the Most Audacious Power Grab in American History before and rather liked it, and its style had appealed to me (though again, this is not a scholarly work), which had put me onto this book. And again it doesn't disappoint. It makes the book readable and conveys an element of this being "real". Something that I thought was also interesting is that at the start of the book Taibbi mentions that he was down about where is career and style had lead him, though after this book I think he should feel rather proud. So about the book, it ends in about 2007 with the paperback edition having a extra epilogue written in 2008. This is before the Tea Parties and Barack Obama winning the election, and really it steers away from the Republican or Democrat parties in all but he most base or stereo typical values, which is why it remains so accessible and applicable even in Australia. The primary topics dealt with are about religion (fundamentalist Christian) and the 9/11 truth movement, all in view of how they relate to politics and vice versa. In the process Taibbi goes to church and discusses with truthers and chronicles the experience in light of its effect on him but also in light of the other individuals. The read is great, easy going and strangely eye opening, it certainly makes you think about your own experiences. For such a short book, and written in the style it is, it is surprising how broad the topics covered are and how well they are examined. Clearly the book is a little dated, though I don't think this should be seen as a current affairs issue of a certain year, but rather as a global issue to be understood, possibly in light of the political climate at the time of writing, though as he argues, not much is really changing, except maybe it is getting worse. Irrespective, it is a great read and possess excellent depth. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #611,149 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #315 in Political Corruption & Misconduct #792 in Political Commentary & Opinion #1,345 in U.S. Political Science | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (277) | | Dimensions | 5.2 x 0.71 x 7.99 inches | | Edition | Revised ed. | | ISBN-10 | 038552062X | | ISBN-13 | 978-0385520621 | | Item Weight | 8.3 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 336 pages | | Publication date | January 13, 2009 | | Publisher | Random House | ## Images ![The Great Derangement: A Terrifying True Story of War, Politics, and Religion - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91wemq-pzYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Taibbi hits the nail on the head. *by R***N on May 30, 2010* Being a Hunter Thompson fan I was skeptical when I first heard about Taibbi. "Who is this guy, some kind of Hunter wannabe?" I thought to myself. The funny thing is that Taibbi hits the nail squarely on the head. He puts into words all of what I have been unconsciously observing, a loose collection of thoughts and observations stirring deep in the back of my unconscious mind. Primarily my observations on watching one of my best friends descend deeper and deeper into Christianity seeking a Raison d'être. He (my friend) found a way to live without "drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity". I have personally observed the left retreat deeper into its lunatic conspiracy theories, and on the right: the very odd sort of phenomenon that is sweeping the country, where even friends of mine from Miami are joining these born again Christian "cults" as I like to call them. Like Taibbi I am ashamed to admit that I also was born again and to some degree started slowly letting myself let go and morph into this blob of a person desperately seeking acceptance from an undifferentiated ego mass that demands conformity. A Christian church. My god man, I almost went completely sideways, Luckily I already had golf shoes and a great attorney. Taibbi is incandescently brilliant, and quantifies the state of the masses in the United States, everyone fits to some degree in one of the two camps he has described. Unless your a politician of course, there is a special place in "hell" reserved for you. I think the late Dr. would have been proud if Taibbi had taken up the "Fear and Loathing" lineage for a title. Brilliant work. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ insightful and to the point, honest and concerned *by C***R on September 2, 2011* I enjoy reading about US politics, because it reflects more or less what is happening in Australia. Sure the topics are different and mostly I'm comparing summaries or biased opinion pieces (from the US) with everyday mundane stuff that (sadly) feels like it doesn't involve me (from Australia). And that is exactly what this book is about. Well, not about US vs America, but rather how there is no real choice in terms of who you vote for because at the end of the day they people "in power" are funded by the people in power, and those fund either party just about the same. Or to put it another way, the government is, if not for sale, for rent. The other part of this book is about how we respond to this, or conversely how we interpret one of these to be the lesser or greater evil. What's interesting is that Taibbi actually presents his case, and his examples extremely well. While reading this, I came across the term "gonzo journalism" which wikipedia's definition means is the style of this book. I had read Griftopia: A Story of Bankers, Politicians, and the Most Audacious Power Grab in American History before and rather liked it, and its style had appealed to me (though again, this is not a scholarly work), which had put me onto this book. And again it doesn't disappoint. It makes the book readable and conveys an element of this being "real". Something that I thought was also interesting is that at the start of the book Taibbi mentions that he was down about where is career and style had lead him, though after this book I think he should feel rather proud. So about the book, it ends in about 2007 with the paperback edition having a extra epilogue written in 2008. This is before the Tea Parties and Barack Obama winning the election, and really it steers away from the Republican or Democrat parties in all but he most base or stereo typical values, which is why it remains so accessible and applicable even in Australia. The primary topics dealt with are about religion (fundamentalist Christian) and the 9/11 truth movement, all in view of how they relate to politics and vice versa. In the process Taibbi goes to church and discusses with truthers and chronicles the experience in light of its effect on him but also in light of the other individuals. The read is great, easy going and strangely eye opening, it certainly makes you think about your own experiences. For such a short book, and written in the style it is, it is surprising how broad the topics covered are and how well they are examined. Clearly the book is a little dated, though I don't think this should be seen as a current affairs issue of a certain year, but rather as a global issue to be understood, possibly in light of the political climate at the time of writing, though as he argues, not much is really changing, except maybe it is getting worse. Irrespective, it is a great read and possess excellent depth. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love U guys *by A***T on April 26, 2026* I bought this on Amazon in 2004? I don’t remember! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1696456-the-great-derangement-a-terrifying-true-story-of-war-politics](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1696456-the-great-derangement-a-terrifying-true-story-of-war-politics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-01*