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UnderratedReads is devoted to discovering underrated books and under-represented authors. We highlight hidden gems from around the world–honest reviews only, never pay-to-play.
Category Archives: Politics and Social Justice
The No-Nonsense Guide to Globalization – Wayne Ellwood
(Reviewed by JD Jung) The “integration of the global economy” began over five centuries ago with European colonization, but has accelerated over the past thirty years with the increase of technology to move goods and capital. This has not taken … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Philosophical reads, Politics and Social Justice, Social Justice
Tagged economics, environmentalism, Globalization. WTO. NAFTA, IMF
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The Trouble with Reality: A Rumination on Moral Panic in Our Time – Brooke Gladstone
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “American history is picked with ferment, battles and brawls over with is true. But at this moment, the nation seems to waging Civil War over reality itself. It is thrilling to watch, and tough to sit … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophical reads, Politics and Social Justice
Tagged alternative facts, book reviews, fake news, reality, Trump, truth
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Ratf**ked: The True Story Behind the Secret Plan to Steal America’s Democracy – David Daley
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “America is the only major democracy in the world that allows politicians to pick their own voters. And since the 2010 election, the system has been gamed to create an artificial –but foolproof—Republican majority in … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, Politics and Social Justice
Tagged American politics, book reviews, Gerrymandering, house of representatives, redistricting
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Buzz- Upcoming release
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “…I may have arrived without an invitation but I work just like the rest of you do, I pay the same taxes as the rest of you do, and most importantly my boss, or rather, my … Continue reading
Posted in Bios and Memoirs, Culture, World Issues, World Literature
Tagged book reviews, Eastern Europe, illegal immigration, migration
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Obama’s Legacy: What He Accomplished as President – Michael I. Days
(Reviewed by JD Jung) We all know those who refuse to acknowledge the vast accomplishments of the Obama presidency, even though the facts stare them right in the face. I personally think it is due to racism, but it is … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, History, Politics and Social Justice, Reviewers' Top Picks
Tagged book reviews, Non-fiction, Obama
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The Fix Is in: The Deutsche Bank Building Fire Conspiracy- J A Graffagnino
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) The truth is revealed in this detailed account regarding the devastating fire at 130 Liberty Street, Manhattan’s Deutsche Bank, located in the heart of the financial sector, a short distance from what was the World Trade … Continue reading
Posted in Bios and Memoirs, History, Politics and Social Justice, Reviewers' Top Picks
Tagged book reviews, firefighters, New York, truth, World Trade Center
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Breaking Through Power: It’s Easier Than We Think – Ralph Nader
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “It’s a lot easier than you think to shape a political economy where corporations are our compliant servants, not our masters.” “It is also easier than you think to have elections where voters shape the agenda … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, Politics and Social Justice
Tagged consumerism, history, Nadar. power
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What now?
(by JD Jung) I apologize for the lack of activity on UnderratedReads, but I have been preoccupied with the depressing results of the recent U.S. Presidential election. Actually, I have been in a daze, feeling powerless to fight what I … Continue reading
Ashvamedha: The Game of Power – Aparna Singh
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) Ashwin Jamal is a charismatic youth icon with a fan following that is larger than all the politicians combined and he just became the youngest Prime Minister of India. Little does he know that for the … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers, Indian Literature, Political fiction, Reviewers' Top Picks
Tagged book reviews, crime fiction, mystery, political fiction
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My (Underground) American Dream: My True Story as an Undocumented Immigrant Who Became a Wall Street Executive – Julissa Arce
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “In less than two weeks there was more than a good chance my secret would finally be exposed—the secret that could ruin my life, that could send me to jail, that could end my career before … Continue reading
Posted in Bios and Memoirs, Immigration, Social Justice, World Issues
Tagged DACA, Dream act, illegal immigration, immigration, Mexico
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