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Adults in the Room

My Battle with Europe's Deep Establishment

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Adults in the Room

By: Yanis Varoufakis
Narrated by: Leighton Pugh
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In Adults in the Room, Yanis Varoufakis exposes the shocking reality of how power is wielded behind the scenes at the EU - and argues that only radical reform can save it from collapse.

Yanis Varoufakis became globally famous when was elected finance minister of Greece with a specific mandate to say no to the EU: to reject the forced loans and crushing austerity forced upon his country by the Eurozone.

The negotiations that ensued became one of the most spectacular and controversial battles in economic history. But no one actually knows what went on because Eurogroup discussions are held in secret. In this no-holds-barred account, Varoufakis reveals all: an extraordinary tale of brinkmanship and backstabbing that will shake the economic establishment to its foundations.

The future of the EU now hangs in the balance. As Varoufakis argues, the only way it can survive is if the truth is known, ushering in a new era of radical transparency and accountability in Brussels. Adults in the Room is an urgent wake-up call to renew European democracy before it is too late.

©2017 Yanis Varoufakis (P)2017 Random House Audiobooks Europe International Political Science Politics & Government World Thought-Provoking Capitalism Imperialism Banking Socialism Stock Taxation
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Excellent book and great insight to the workings or the IMF, EU and the ECB and shows how embedded these institutions are to their rigid ideology and practices. A must read for any British negotiator about to embark on Brexit talks with the EU! There are lessons to learnt...

Lessons in negotiations...

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a great book only made better by Leighton Pugh's voice. Would recommend to anyone interested in democracy

narrated fantastically with correct intonations

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One has to be mindful of only reading material that reinforce your beliefs but this book is an eye opener in the undemocratic ways of the EU.

It also raises a number of questions about the real forces at work in the EU, who is really in power. It also showcases the petty squabbles and the weaknesses of us humans when thrown under a lot of pressure.

I may not agree with everything Yanus is saying but he has to be admired for being principled and sticking to his beliefs under a lot of pressure. And add to that, someone who has ideas that are actually well thought through and feasible (from my limited understanding of economics).

If the offer of having a coffee with him ever comes up I would definitely gab the opportunity!

The book is wel worth a listen!

Fascinating

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It is good to know what was the play behind the scenes. Thank you Giannis, we support you!

Just amazing

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German bankers and how they mean to rule Europe a must read for us in the UK

Good for the facts Leaves with an impression

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