I'm about part way through it and I have to say this is a must read for everyone!
If you are like me and don't have the time to focus on reading a book - check the audio book
John Perkins: Confessions of an Economic Hitman (Audiobook) : Other > Other - Mininova
Also here is a lecture with John Perkins
part I
part II
part III
You can also find a few good interviews with him on DN
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