The Battle For Paradise: Puerto Rico Takes on the Disaster Capitalists [Klein, Naomi] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Battle For Paradise: Puerto Rico Takes on the Disaster Capitalists Review: This book has more Vidal information the one that has 400 pages. I was I in tune am a history graduate from Boston that lived in NY and decided to live in Puerto Rico.I lived their raising a family and still own my property. I face Hurricane Hugo.and that was no joke. I relocated to Florida 3 years before Maria. She has penetrated the colonial plague that has and is destroying the progress to cultivate the island. It was colonial policies to destroy most of the crops to make the islanders self reliant. The US payed to burn most Banana, coffee, fruits to destabilize local market. Now we had to import all agricultural goods because they not enough. I had gone to Puerto Rico when I witnessed fruit still in abundance being crush on roads. That was 50 years ago. Because the demand for sugar they eliminated all harvest. Puerto Rico supplied the United States most of its sugar for 60 years. We became the model for further Latin American Neo colonialization for Papa Bush American Fruit company in Latin America. We became the colonial experiment that later economic hitman used in Countries with puppets around the World. We became that adopted stepchild only to acquire our ancestors claim to land and cheap labor with no voice, claims or birthright in our own island. We only used and abused in their wars for claims. This book given me hope and pride of the folk in our island. I noticed they very different in custom and care for each other when I first moved there. They might not have gone to libraries but their love and concern is remarkable and special. They not better but deep down that all they have is each other. You wrote a remarkable books on facts and we love you for it. ❤️ - This book has more Vidal information the one that has 400 pages. I was I in tune am a history graduate from Boston that lived in NY and decided to live in Puerto Rico.I lived their raising a family and still own my property. I face Hurricane Hugo.and that was no joke. I relocated to Florida 3 years before Maria. She has penetrated the colonial plague that has and is destroying the progress to cultivate the island. It was colonial policies to destroy most of the crops to make the islanders self reliant. The US payed to burn most Banana, coffee, fruits to destabilize local market. Now we had to import all agricultural goods because they not enough. I had gone to Puerto Rico when I witnessed fruit still in abundance being crush on roads. That was 50 years ago. Because the demand for sugar they eliminated all harvest. Puerto Rico supplied the United States most of its sugar for 60 years. We became the model for further Latin American Neo colonialization for Papa Bush American Fruit company in Latin America. We became the colonial experiment that later economic hitman used in Countries with puppets around the World. We became that adopted stepchild only to acquire our ancestors claim to land and cheap labor with no voice, claims or birthright in our own island. We only used and abused in their wars for claims. This book given me hope and pride of the folk in our island. I noticed they very different in custom and care for each other when I first moved there. They might not have gone to libraries but their love and concern is remarkable and special. They not better but deep down that all they have is each other. You wrote a remarkable books on facts and we love you for it. ❤️ Review: Paradise Almost Lost - If anyone really wants to know what really happened in Puerto Rico, this is truly the book to read. Naomi Klein, prolific author that she is, will educate you thoroughly and simply as to what happened to our people because they are really Americans, not just Puerto Ricans! Our President turned his back on them! Throwing paper towels AT them was simply demeaning, clearly not helpful in the least. The people have rallied, and now know what they have to do collectively. Many have left for the mainland. Hopefully, the island will not turn into an idyllic escape only the rich can enjoy! Read, and educate yourself!
| Best Sellers Rank | #891,960 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #210 in Atmospheric Sciences (Books) #450 in Colonialism & Post-Colonialism #572 in Caribbean & Latin American Politics |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (402) |
| Dimensions | 4.5 x 0.6 x 6.3 inches |
| ISBN-10 | 1608463575 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1608463572 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 96 pages |
| Publication date | June 5, 2018 |
| Publisher | Haymarket Books |
L**Y
This book has more Vidal information the one that has 400 pages. I was I in tune am a history graduate from Boston that lived in NY and decided to live in Puerto Rico.I lived their raising a family and still own my property. I face Hurricane Hugo.and that was no joke. I relocated to Florida 3 years before Maria. She has penetrated the colonial plague that has and is destroying the progress to cultivate the island. It was colonial policies to destroy most of the crops to make the islanders self reliant. The US payed to burn most Banana, coffee, fruits to destabilize local market. Now we had to import all agricultural goods because they not enough. I had gone to Puerto Rico when I witnessed fruit still in abundance being crush on roads. That was 50 years ago. Because the demand for sugar they eliminated all harvest. Puerto Rico supplied the United States most of its sugar for 60 years. We became the model for further Latin American Neo colonialization for Papa Bush American Fruit company in Latin America. We became the colonial experiment that later economic hitman used in Countries with puppets around the World. We became that adopted stepchild only to acquire our ancestors claim to land and cheap labor with no voice, claims or birthright in our own island. We only used and abused in their wars for claims. This book given me hope and pride of the folk in our island. I noticed they very different in custom and care for each other when I first moved there. They might not have gone to libraries but their love and concern is remarkable and special. They not better but deep down that all they have is each other. You wrote a remarkable books on facts and we love you for it. ❤️
This book has more Vidal information the one that has 400 pages. I was I in tune am a history graduate from Boston that lived in NY and decided to live in Puerto Rico.I lived their raising a family and still own my property. I face Hurricane Hugo.and that was no joke. I relocated to Florida 3 years before Maria. She has penetrated the colonial plague that has and is destroying the progress to cultivate the island. It was colonial policies to destroy most of the crops to make the islanders self reliant. The US payed to burn most Banana, coffee, fruits to destabilize local market. Now we had to import all agricultural goods because they not enough. I had gone to Puerto Rico when I witnessed fruit still in abundance being crush on roads. That was 50 years ago. Because the demand for sugar they eliminated all harvest. Puerto Rico supplied the United States most of its sugar for 60 years. We became the model for further Latin American Neo colonialization for Papa Bush American Fruit company in Latin America. We became the colonial experiment that later economic hitman used in Countries with puppets around the World. We became that adopted stepchild only to acquire our ancestors claim to land and cheap labor with no voice, claims or birthright in our own island. We only used and abused in their wars for claims. This book given me hope and pride of the folk in our island. I noticed they very different in custom and care for each other when I first moved there. They might not have gone to libraries but their love and concern is remarkable and special. They not better but deep down that all they have is each other. You wrote a remarkable books on facts and we love you for it. ❤️
N**R
Paradise Almost Lost
If anyone really wants to know what really happened in Puerto Rico, this is truly the book to read. Naomi Klein, prolific author that she is, will educate you thoroughly and simply as to what happened to our people because they are really Americans, not just Puerto Ricans! Our President turned his back on them! Throwing paper towels AT them was simply demeaning, clearly not helpful in the least. The people have rallied, and now know what they have to do collectively. Many have left for the mainland. Hopefully, the island will not turn into an idyllic escape only the rich can enjoy! Read, and educate yourself!
M**S
Excellent book
I found this book to be very interesting. Every puertorrican should read it. A lot of puertorricans are blindfolded. I hope she can write another book to update about current PR situation.
W**E
must read
An excellent preview of what we are living through as of right now as Puerto Ricans on the island but also a snapshot of things we might've missed as we were too busy trying to survive.
M**.
Powerful
A tremendously poignant and important book for these times. Klein always hits hard and true in her reporting and does not miss a beat with this entry. She exposes the sheer greed and avarice at the heart of the disaster capitalists trying to invade Puerto Rico and steal it from the very people who live there.
M**K
Disaster Capitalism in Puerto Rico
My copy of Naomi Klein's book "Disaster Capitalism" has been highlighted to the max. Reading it first, puts this book into a greater perspective in understanding the basic blueprint of the actions.taken in Puerto Rico. If you happen to believe in theories explaining the technologies created to control how nature can be used to create those disasters; then the key to understanding how capitalists work will not be surprising. The predatory psychopaths have no concern for humanity or nature, they see a prize that once damaged can be taken with little expense and then they rebuild for tourism....resorts, restaurants, casinos and the people will come. It begins with the bankers and investors putting the property in financial crisis, then the natural disaster, and then the moving in while the crisis is in a state of "shock and awe". Sharks always show up when there is blood in the water. Sound familiar, read this book.
C**R
A report on Puerto Rico six months after Hurricane Maria
Invited to Puerto Rico, Naomi Klein spent a week touring the island in January 2018. She reports her findings here. Briefly, she found resilient communities in the interior surviving thanks to mutual cooperation and renewable power sources (wind and solar) while those on the southern coast, even those near conventional power plants, lacked electricity. She documents a recurring battle on the U.S. territory: the battle between forces defending the interests of local residents, and those working to reap maximum profits from turning it into a playground for the wealthy. Lately the latter have been joined by bitcoin entrepreneurs. The book was written in haste, and thus lacks the citations benefiting a work produced on a more sedate schedule. Nevertheless, it reports accurately, and the information it imparts is a vital contribution to understanding the situation in a Caribbean island for which America is responsible.
G**E
Good info but annoying writing style.
Good book but not a far of her writing style. I need facts and context but nothing more. Regardless, thank you for writing this.
N**B
In the aftermath of a natural disaster, relief to Puerto Rico was criminally inadequate. Disaster capitalists are investing to line their pockets while the residents of the island are without power, schools and hospitals.
W**E
The book is a short but very informative and precise summary of the history and the current struggle of Puerto Rico. Probably most of the information is not new to Puerto Ricans. Therefore, I definitely recommend it to all foreigners (especially “gringos”) so they understand the burdens of this country that come from colonization, exploitation, intentional mismanagement and privatization of public services. If you’re not from the island, read this book before you think of traveling, investing or living there.
N**A
Come al solito un libro illuminante da una scrittrice che ci si mette in prima persona in quello che scrive
S**E
It's actually a lot smaller than I expected, probably 8 inches by about 5 and a half inches but it is still a really good read. I found myself not able to put it down! Would definitely recommend!
D**C
Interesting study into what is wrong with local and state governments.
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