Moisés Naím

Written by a Venezuelan author who was an economic minister there, his first fiction book has an extraordinary air of accuracy—even if the love stories feel less than realistic. The book covers the defeat of President Perez by Hugo Chávez, and his rein of socialism that destroyed the vibrant country. He cozied up to Fidel Castro, and Cuba and the USA’s spies are busy at work there. So much is going on, it’s a slow read but very interesting.

Reading this novel, by a very credible author, led me to read more about the life and career of Hugo Chavez.
The ending was complex and a surp[rise.

very important work, one everyone interested and concerned about the future should read, explains the gridlock in DC and that it is not just the US experiencing these challenges... it is the world... and not just governments but businesses, churches, labor unions,and many other organizations

excellent
PBS or frontline special highlights some of the key ideas