It is a shame that many who would benefit and see the situation the same way will likely just see the authors name and go no farther. Rachel Maddow is likely considered on the wrong side by many who are polarized with the political climate today but this book isn’t about being Republican or Democrat it is about how corrupting Big Oil has been to the world.

The Washington Post, in their praise for the book, said that her viewpoint is different only because it has real facts behind it. At least for the sake of this book wouldn’t it have been better to have left the implication of a “side to her point of view” and just said the facts are awful and we ought to be very alarmed at what big oil has done to the world.

“At its heart, this book is a tale of two countries, the United States and Russia, and how, as Maddow sees it—individually and together—they have been warped by a rapacious fossil fuel industry. . . . Fulminating comes easy to Rachel Maddow. What sets her apart from other serial fulminators is that she does it with facts—and sardonic wit.”—The Washington Post

The book is not an easy read. It is a very detailed look at her subject. If you finish it you should get a “extra credit” for what you will learn.