Create book that gives a fresh perspective on many of out current economic and political issues.
Chris Hedges is mesmerizing, being both a pastor (if I remeber correctly) and a journalist, his oral and written communication skills shine through, convincing us of the soundness of his arguments.
Once you get to the end of the book, you have a fairly decent grasp on his style, and his prescription for society is not entirely surprising, though I'm not sure I completely agree.