Dear Ms Clarissa and Ms Cindi,
Thank you very much for the reference. When I wrote the book the story of FDR’s game with the dollar wasn’t relevant, but now it is.
The idea that an executive can just fool with the value of money is disconcerting.
Sincerely,
Amity Shlaes
The Forgotten Man by Amity Shlaes
by Cindi
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Filed Under: Contemporary April 30, 2008, 9:36 am
I loved this book. I loved it as a study of the free market vs government intervention, and also for the examples it provides on how individuals can be the greatest factor in a strong economy. It makes you wonder when the mentality of spending economic problems away and printing the value of the dollar to zero will end. If you want a better understanding of how America ended up with it’s current economic policy (and why it’s not working) this is a great place to start.
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Clarissa Foss
Clarissa is a stay-at-home mother of three. The last two years she has been wrapping up a degree in psychology after taking a six-year baby hiatus from her studies. Now that she is done reading text books she doesn't have to feel guilty curling up with some good fiction. Her favourite book is Little Women.
Cindi Foss
Cindi is a 30-year-old Kobo reading blog reviewing amateur literary critic. She appreciates all genres especially historical fiction, post-apocalyptic fiction, and suspense along with a healthy dose of 'popular' so she can keep up with what everyone is talking about. She has four or five lists of books to read at any one time (but doesn't everyone?) and she loves spreading the word on good books. Cindi will be bringing you truth and objectivity ('cause who wants to read crazy irrational opinions?) from her piece of the world in Alberta Canada.
