[GPSCC-chat] Discussion of This Changes Everything by Naomi Klein

[Gerry Gras]

perrysandy at aol.com wrote:
> Economics for Activists over the next two months will read and discuss
> the new Naomi Klein book, _This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the
> Climate_. This book, which was released just in time for the massive
> September 21 New York City climate march, addresses the worldwide
> movement for survival of the planet, and how it converges with and
> transforms the other great social movements of our times – for peace,
> economic justice, human rights, and democracy.
> In October we will read chapters 1 – 6 of the book, with a meeting to
> discuss it at 7 pm on Monday, October 27.
> In November, we will read the second half, chapters 7 through the
> conclusion, and meet for discussion at 7 pm on Monday, November 24.
> Economics for Activists is a practical, not an academic group, so our
> discussions are geared toward understanding and assessing the material
> from the point of view of how to advance the various day-to-day
> struggles we are all involved in. The discussion meetings will be held
> at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center, 48 S. Seventh Street, San Jose.
> We urge everyone concerned with the future of the planet to read this
> book and join us if possible. Although we have heard it is not yet
> available in public libraries, it can be found at bookstores and various
> online sites.

It's been "On Order" for quite a while (4 to 6 weeks) at
the Palo Alto Library.  There are 20 holds, mine is #3.
I gave up waiting and bought it yesterday at Kepler's
for $30.  I am now up to page 66.  It's very good so far.

Tonight I was at a showing of "Surviving Progress".
Someone there said "This Changes Everything" is a must read.

Kepler's says it is selling well.  They already ran out and
had to reorder it once.

Gerry

> A trailer about the book can be viewed at
> http://www.commondreams.org/news/2014/08/17/changes-everything-trailer-naomi-kleins-coming-blockbuster
>
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