Soros: The Life, Ideas, and Impact of the World's Most Influential Investor by Robert SlaterIt's still not clear to my why George Soros is so deeply despised by the political right. How did this communism-hating, capitalism-loving, self-made billionaire end up as their number one bogeyman?
Robert Slater is hardly a raving lefty. He's written feel-good books about the Wal-Mart family, Donald Trump, Bill Gates, and several about Jack Welch. I chose Slater's book about Soros because Slater is a little more savvy about the financial aspects of Soros's life than some other biographers.
Why this is progressive/liberal: Not only did Soros dedicate a substantial portion of his fortune to fighting Soviet oppression in eastern Europe by supporting pro-democracy resistance, but he's also deeply reviled by many on the political right. You should be familiar with his work to help disentangle what he's really done from the fabrications perpetuated by conservatives.
Buy the Kindle edition: Soros : The Life, Ideas, and Impact of the World's Most Influential Investor
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