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The Profiteers
The Profiteers: Bechtel and the Men Who Built the World | Sally Denton
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From the bestselling coauthor of The Money and the Power (which the Los Angeles Times called one of the most important nonfiction books published in a half century)the inside story of the Bechtel family and the empire theyve controlled since the construction of the Hoover Dam. The tale of the Bechtel family dynasty is a classic American business story. It begins with Warren A. Dad Bechtel, who led a consortium that constructed the Hoover Dam. From that auspicious start, the family and its eponymous company would go on to build the world, from the construction of airports in Hong Kong and Doha, to pipelines and tunnels in Alaska and Europe, to mining and energy operations around the globe. Today Bechtel is one of the largest privately held corporations in the world, enriched and empowered by a long history of government contracts and the privatization of public works, made possible by an unprecedented revolving door between its San Francisco headquarters and Washington. Bechtel executives John McCone, Caspar Weinberger, and George P. Shultz segued from leadership at the company to positions as Director of the CIA, Secretary of Defense, and Secretary of State, respectively. Like all stories of empire building, the rise of Bechtel presents a complex and riveting narrative. In The Profiteers, Sally Denton, whom The New York Times called a wonderful writer, exposes Bechtels secret world and one of the biggest business and political stories of our time.
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The Profiteers shows how the company Bechtel has lived and thrived off US government contracts all while rotating its staff into high government office, setting up a huge conflict of interest and siphoning tax payer money into its coffers, all (semi-)legally. Good book but this makes me deeply disappointed (but not surprised) in my country.

fredthemoose Reluctantly stacking… I‘m sure the book will be great and completely infuriating 3y
Smrloomis Yup same @fredthemoose 🤨 3y
Hooked_on_books @fredthemoose @Smrloomis That‘s it exactly! I felt like I needed a shower after reading it. 3y
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TheBookStacker
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Sorry I‘ve been MIA, today was my birthday so I decided to post this because it‘s the end of my first full week of field work with my archaeology job. Haven‘t had very good service here but trying to post this before I lose internet! Haven‘t gotten much reading done because I‘m so tired after work.

Texreader Happy birthday and what a cool job!!! 🎂 🎁 7y
megt Happy birthday! 7y
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Nute Happy Birthday! 7y
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mcipher Happy birthday! Hope you are loving the job!! 🎂 (edited) 7y
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Cinfhen
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#Aprella I had high hopes for this one but by the time I got to the midway point, I lost interest. It‘s a fascinating story of #AmericanMoney with parts luck, smarts, greed, timing, manipulation & corruption. Maybe I‘ll get back to it #oneday 🤷‍♀️

TrishB You won‘t 😁😁 too many books.... 7y
CaitlinR Life‘s too short ... grad something wonderful. 7y
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Mdargusch Sounds like it might be a little dry? 7y
emilyhaldi Damn I thought I remembered you liking this which is why I picked it up from #bookoutlet 🤔 I might never get to it either... 7y
Cinfhen Sorry @emilyhaldi I did say I was reading it and found it fascinating but a bit textbook like.... 7y
emilyhaldi Oh don‘t even worry about it! It cost me $2... and sometimes I like text-like non fiction 🤓 It just never catches my eye when I‘m browsing my stacks of tbr 🤦🏻‍♀️ But maybe one day!!! 😆😬😝 7y
Cinfhen Maybe you‘ll inspire me to finish it @emilyhaldi 😘 7y
Reviewsbylola I‘m sure I would get bored by this but it sounds like a fascinating story. 7y
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Megabooks
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I‘m trying to read this #BOTM backlist selection for #nonfictionNovember, but I‘m getting really bored. Maybe I should stick to having my #nonfiction as #audiobooks and fiction paper books.

Karkar I do better with nonfiction as audiobooks. 7y
emilyhaldi This one sounds a bit dry... 7y
mrozzz I do tend to prefer nonfiction read to me. 7y
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readordierachel Yeah, I mostly prefer nonfiction on audio as well. It's like being in a lecture. 7y
Donna_sBookMinute I like audio for SOME non-fiction titles. Self-help books give me the sense of listening to a coach. History-based titles can be like listening to a lecture. I tend to let my mind wander when listening to fiction, however. 7y
whatsjennareading I have a lot of luck with non fiction on audio :) 7y
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Cinfhen
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Some #SundayMorningReading I'm using this book for my #ReadHarder NF about technology and it's absolutely fascinating 👍🏻

rockpools Sounds great! 7y
DivineDiana Intrigued! 7y
8little_paws Yes, this book was excellent 7y
emilyhaldi Oh good! I keep thinking about picking this up but was afraid it might be too dry (edited) 7y
Cinfhen It is a bit dry @emilyhaldi but fascinating nonetheless. 7y
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Cinfhen
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#AwesomeAutumnBooks Not necessarily all #NewAuthors but they are to me...some books from my #TBR part of my #SuperSummerBookHaul 😜I'm really looking forward to the 2 NF books!

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Aswenson
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I hated this book. Not because it wasn't interesting or well-written, but because it's all true.
"In the end, this is the ugly, untold story of America."

8little_paws Yes I really learned a ton from this book!! 8y
Suet624 Grrr.... 8y
Aswenson @Suet624 Yep... thought that in my head a lot during this read. 8y
Victoria_C I read some of this but had to return it before I got very far. Really want to get it again but it looks like our e-library doesn't have it anymore. ☹️ 7y
Aswenson @Victoria_C It took me a while to get through it. I could only take it in small doses. Perhaps an opportunity will arise to read it again! (edited) 7y
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britt_brooke
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The Profiteers goes to @monkeygirlsmama ! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Please send your address to: britt.brooke.litsy@gmail.com

monkeygirlsmama Wow, thanks! Will email you. 😁 8y
britt_brooke @monkeygirlsmama This was so fun! I'm happy you won! 8y
monkeygirlsmama @britt_brooke Been meaning to message you and kept forgetting... My mum said the book arrived safe and sound. Thank you! She'll be forwarding it to me in my daughter's birthday box later this summer. 🙂 8y
britt_brooke @monkeygirlsmama Yay!! Hope you enjoy! 8y
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BrainyHeroine
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@britt_brooke I would love to rehome that copy of The Profiteers or The Animators! #itsnotyouitsme

britt_brooke Thanks for entering! 😄🤞🏻 8y
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Cinfhen
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#ItsnotYouItsMe Love the hashtag and love your generosity! I'd love to read The Profiteers or Stranger in the Woods and I promise to regift the books as well, if I win!! Thanks for the opportunity @britt_brooke 💞💞💞

britt_brooke Thanks @Cinfhen ! And thanks for entering! 😄🤞🏻 8y
Reviewsbylola The Stranger in the Woods is fantastic. 8y
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bookandcat
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@britt_brooke #itsnotyouitsme I'd be interested in The Profiteers, since it's the only one I haven't read or don't own! 😁

britt_brooke Thanks for entering! 😄🤞🏻 8y
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underthebelljar
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Thank you @britt_brooke ! What an awesome giveaway! I would love The Profiteers, The Sisters Chase, or The Stranger in the Woods. #itsnotyouitsme

britt_brooke Thanks for entering! 😄 8y
underthebelljar @britt_brooke Thank you for doing this giveaway! 😊 8y
britt_brooke @BookishJess Happy to do it! ☺️ 8y
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Well-ReadNeck
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@britt_brooke You are awesome! Thanks for the giveaway. There are several in this group that I haven't read but would like to: Profiteers; Lilian; Stranger and Animators. #itsnotyouitsme

britt_brooke Thanks! ☺️ And thanks for entering! 😄🤞🏻 8y
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swishandflick
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I'd love to get my hands on The Profiteers 🙌🏽 (I already own the rest 🙊) #itsnotyouitsme

britt_brooke Thanks for entering! 😁 8y
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Rachbb3
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#itsnotyouitsme

I would like to win The Profiteers. 😊
@britt_brooke

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Megabooks
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Well, dang, I'm sorry. I'm just starting with BOTM, so The Profiteers was before my time, and I'd love to win it. Thanks for running this! 💜 #itsnotyouitsme

britt_brooke Thanks for entering! 😁 Hope you enjoy BOTM! I know a lot of folks do. It just wasn't for me. 8y
Megabooks @britt_brooke Understandable! That's why there are millions of books! 8y
mrozzz 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 8y
Megabooks @mrozzz 😃👍🏻 8y
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Aswenson
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👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻

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Aswenson
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Every morning I read a chapter or so of this at breakfast. Nearly every morning my husband tells me to stop because the sweeping government corruption and buddying up of lawmakers and corporations for personal gain makes me soooo angry.

Megabooks I thought about getting this! Worth the 9.99? 8y
Aswenson @Booksandcooks It's really eye-opening! It's not my typical fare, but I feel like it's an important read, especially in today's political climate. So, worth it for me! 8y
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MrBook
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#BookNDinner! Part 1. @BookBabe made a most excellent beef and noodle soup with the help of last night's rib bones. MMmmm 😋! This has been another presentation: #MrBookBookBabeKitchen. Happy reads & happy eats! 😎👌🏻

Alisnazzy Yummy!!!! 😍 8y
LitsyGoesPostal 😊👍🏻 8y
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MrBook
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#BookNDinner! Accompaniment this cold night: miso teriyaki salmon filet with sesame seeds, white rice, and sparkling mineral water. MMMmmm 😋! This has been another presentation of: #MrBookBookBabeKitchen. Happy reads & happy eats! 😎👌🏻

LitsyGoesPostal 😊👍🏻 8y
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MrBook
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#BookNDinner! Accompaniment this chilly night: cheese ravioli in an eggplant-artichoke sauce, peasant bread, and Vanilla Coke. MMMmmm 😋! This has been another presentation of: #MrBookBookBabeKitchen. Happy reads & happy eats! 😎👌🏻

bitterbear That looks amazing... 8y
MemoirsForMe 😍👍🏻 8y
britt_brooke Oh hey, I chose this book as an extra this month. How is it so far? 8y
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CouronneDhiver Yummy! 8y
MrBook @britt_brooke It's not bad. I'm only reading a chapter here and there, so this one might take me awhile, lol. Not far enough in to recommend or not yet 😊👍🏻. 8y
britt_brooke @MrBook It doesn't strike me as a quick read. I have no idea when I'll get to it but it sounds interesting. 8y
LitsyGoesPostal 😊👍🏻 8y
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MrBook
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#BookNDinner! Accompaniment this cold evening: shrimp scampi over linguine, warm peasant bread, & sparkling mineral water. MMMmm 😋! This has been another presentation of: #MrBookBookBabeKitchen. Happy reads & happy eats! 😎👌🏻

DreesReads Interesting--there is an engineering building at Cal called Bechtel. 8y
LitsyGoesPostal 😊👍🏻 8y
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Aswenson
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Gasp! They are beautiful! Gasp! You be a judge? *faints*
#bookmail #botm

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8little_paws
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#riotgrams I think this is my favorite cover, love the great colors on this aerial photo of the Hoover Dam, and it is also an excellent book! I learned a lot from it.

britt_brooke Gorgeous! The Hoover Dam is an amazing sight. This book sounds interesting. #stacked 8y
TheBookStacker Interesting book, think I'll take a look at it! 8y
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8little_paws
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Here's half of my fireside bookshelves! Tagged the first book I saw. Note my mold-a-rama collection on the top shelf! #riotgrams

Zelma I absolutely love your mantel and built-ins. Beautiful and cozy looking! 😍 8y
8little_paws Thanks we built the mantel a few years ago and I painted the shelves to match the walls. When my place is a little tidier I'll post a full shot! 8y
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Zelma Yay! Looking forward to it. I want to decorate our mantel but the cats like hanging out up there. They would end up just knocking stuff down or breaking it. 8y
CherylDeFranceschi There's nothing better than Mold-o-Rama!❤❤❤ 8y
OffTheBeatenShelf.com Love that built in bookshelf!! 8y
DebinHawaii Lovely!! 📚👍 8y
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