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After the Fall

Being American in the World We've Made

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By: Ben Rhodes
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Vital reading for Americans and people anywhere who seek to understand what is happening ‘after the fall’ of the global system created by the United States” (New York Journal of Books), from the former White House aide, close confidant to President Barack Obama, and author of The World as It Is
 
At a time when democracy in the United States is endangered as never before, Ben Rhodes spent years traveling the world to understand why. He visited dozens of countries, meeting with politicians and activists confronting the same nationalism and authoritarianism that are tearing America apart. Along the way, he discusses the growing authoritarianism of Vladimir Putin, and his aggression towards Ukraine, with the foremost opposition leader in Russia, who was subsequently poisoned and imprisoned; he profiled Hong Kong protesters who saw their movement snuffed out by China under Xi Jinping; and America itself reached the precipice of losing democracy before giving itself a fragile second chance. 

The characters and issues that Rhodes illuminates paint a picture that shows us where we are today—from Barack Obama to a rising generation of international leaders; from the authoritarian playbook endangering democracy to the flood of disinformation enabling authoritarianism. Ultimately, Rhodes writes personally and powerfully about finding hope in the belief that looking squarely at where America has gone wrong can make clear how essential it is to fight for what America is supposed to be, for our own country and the entire world. Authoritarianism Thought-Provoking Russia China Politics & Activism United States Politicians Biographies & Memoirs Imperialism Inspiring Americas Socialism Africa
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Praise for The World as It Is

“A classic coming-of-age story, about the journey from idealism to realism, told with candor and immediacy . . . [Ben Rhodes’s] achievement is rare for a political memoir: He has written a humane and honorable book.”—The New York Times Book Review

“More than any other White House memoirist, Rhodes is a creature of the man he served.”—The New Yorker

“Insightful, funny, and moving, this is a beautifully observed, essential record of what it was like to be there.”—Samantha Power
Insightful Political Analysis • Global Perspective • Clear Annunciation • Thought-provoking Content • Historical Context

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This is a book that anchors reality for a ship lost in the fog. I highly recommend it!!

fantastic book!!

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Thank you to Ben Rhodes for writing this incredible book. It’s provided so much clarity and context to my understanding of our country and what it means to be American.

Great book, well written. I wish every American could learn this information. Recommending it to EVERYONE

Read this BOOK!!!! Thank you :)

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Compelling narrative from historical and current perspectives. Excellently written. Whatever one’s political perspectives this is an important treatise to understand from where we’ve come, where we are, and where we must go. Read and be challenged to do you part to be an element in solutions and not complicit I problems.

A ‘Must Read’ for persons of conscience and commitment to wellbeing

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The subject matter was interesting, though the narration was a little annoying. He has a kid's voice and a tendency to be meticulous in his pronunciation. I also don't care if I ever hear the word hegemony again.

Good Book

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This book is a must read. Mr. Rhodes has traveled many places around the world. He has interviewed many people from many nations and backgrounds. Therefore, the view of dramatic, changing turn of events our his and foreigners. He explains deep insights that brought about these changes. If you what to know why the world is heading in a new direction, please read this book. I sat on the edge of my seat taking in these new ideas.

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