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As inequality grabs headlines, steals the show in presidential debates, and drives deep divides between the haves and have nots in America, class war brews. On one side, the wealthy wield power and advantage, wittingly or not, to keep the system operating in their favor - all while retreating into enclaves that separate them further and further from the poor and working class. On the other side, those who find it increasingly difficult to keep up or get ahead lash out - waging a rhetorical war against the rich and letting anger and resentment, however justifiable, keep us from seeing new potential solutions.
But can we suspend both class wars long enough to consider a new way forward? Is it really good for anyone that most of society's wealth is pooling at the very top of the wealth ladder? Does anyone, including the one percent, really want to live in a society plagued by economic apartheid?
It is time to think differently, says longtime inequality expert and activist Chuck Collins. Born into the one percent, Collins gave away his inheritance at 26 and spent the next three decades mobilizing against inequality. He uses his perspective from both sides of the divide to deliver a new narrative.
Collins calls for a ceasefire and invites the wealthy to come back home, investing themselves and their wealth in struggling communities. And he asks the non-wealthy to build alliances with the one percent and others at the top of the wealth ladder.
Stories told along the way explore the roots of advantage, show how taxpayers subsidize the wealthy, and reveal how charity, used incorrectly, can actually reinforce extreme inequality. Listeners meet pioneers who are crossing the divide to work together in new ways, including residents in the author's own Boston-area neighborhood who have launched some of the most interesting community transition efforts in the nation.
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Listening Length: 9 hours and 2 minutes
Program Type: Audiobook
Version: Unabridged
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Audible.com Release Date: March 13, 2017
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Language: English, English
ASIN: B06XHQM6YD
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Chuck Collins is a hero. He has put his money where his mouth is: he rejected extreme inherited wealth in favor of working for income, wealth, and tax fairness for all citizens. In this book he discusses the myriad ways that the wealthy, White males, and all US citizens were born with incredible advantages that others don't have -- and that makes his success as a member of the 1% (and also White and male) has made any home run he might achieve not that difficult to predict -- after all, he was born on third base!He points out the various ways that police practices, sentences given by judges, hostility to efforts to redress racial bias by legislators, and numerous laws (especially immigration laws and punitive prison sentences for drug possession) have all created a permanent underclass that cannot dig out since they are denied decent education, mentoring, easy access to voting, and opportunities fo employment and internships. He suggests many ideas for widening opportunities,
This is a fantastic book! My aunt and uncle gave it to me for a birthday present. So glad they did! In a world where the rich game the system further and further to their benefit, using money, power, influence and attorneys to change the rules of the system, it's nice to see a compassionate man born on the silver-spoon side of the tracks, with the perspective to see ways both the 99%, AND, those in the 1% with a heart, can make this inequity stop, and perhaps even change direction one day.
VERY interesting "read" and should be read by everyone. I'd like to know what ideas or plans of action have come about convincing 1%ers into giving up their perceived power. How does one even start the conversation about inequality without making those more fortunate feel guilty?
Inspiring .... awesome and yet sometimes ugly truths emerge about humanity.There are some One Percenter's who are not materialistic or greedy.A good read!
I think the title, as well as the main premise of the book initially put me off, but after hearing what Collins has to say (and having the privilege of hearing him speak last weekend) I think I am on board with this message. Coming from the perspective of a man born into wealth who has tried to convert that wealth into social good and fight for equality, Collins argues that we can make things work by reforming our current democratic and capitalist systems, but only in a peaceful way if we engage the wealthy and work across class divisions. Reading about the exploits and excesses of the wealthy admittedly does make it difficult to imagine there is anything worthwhile to be gained from working with them, but the book does a good job of telling stories of times when this kind of collaboration has resulted in change for the better. This is also unfortunately one of the weaknesses of this book as the latter half drags a bit describing examples one after another. I would recommend picking this book up and reading the first half, then flipping through the rest to see if you find any of the particular causes engaging. Massive changes to our distribution of wealth are coming inevitably, Collins argues, but these changes can be a lot quicker and less violent if rich and poor can come to the table together for reform and redistribution of wealth.
A convincing and enlightening critique of the problem of wealth inequality and how to create positive change. The author has experienced what he so effectively discusses.
I was turned onto thus book after listening to an interview with the author and his discussion about the subject matter sounded very interesting. I am glad I read this book, it has helped to change my views on income inequality.
Absolutely heartfelt and chock full of hope.
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