Entertaining and gripping . . . For those at the helm, the philanthropic plutocrats and aspiring change agents who believe they are helping but are actually making things worse, it's time for a reckoning with their role in this spiraling dilemma. I suggest they might want to read a copy of this book while in the Hamptons this summer. -Joseph E. Stiglitz, The New York Times Book Review One of the most insightful and provocative books about what's going on in America that I've read in years. -Senator Brian Schatz (Hawaii) Important . . . [An] empathic tone gives the book its persuasive power to touch the hearts of even those readers, like myself, who are the targets of its criticism. -Mark Kramer, Stanford Social Innovation Review An extraordinarily important book. -Lydia Polgreen, editor-in-chief, Huffington Post Important . . . [Winners Take All] levels a devastating attack on philanthrocapitalism. -Benjamin Soskis, The Chronicle of Philanthropy Indispensable . . . A lacerating critique. -Chris Lehmann, In These Times Provocative and passionate . . . This damning portrait of contemporary American philanthropy is a must-read for anyone interested in 'changing the world.' -Publishers Weekly (boxed and starred review) A challenging, provocative & bold book. I don't agree with all of Anand's critiques . . . but I encourage everyone to read the book & think hard about his take on the social sector. -Mark Tercek, CEO, The Nature Conservancy Anyone following the debate about the role of philanthrocapitalists, corporate foundations or tech billionaires in solving the world's problems will want to watch for this new book. -Jena McGregor, The Washington Post [A] landmark new book. -Darren Walker, president, The Ford Foundation [Giridharadas] has delivered a clarion call that will be a fixture on my syllabus and bookshelf. -Megan Tompkins-Stange, assistant professor, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan This is a very difficult subject to tackle, but Giridharadas executes it brilliantly . . . This must-have title will be of great interest to readers, from students to professionals and everyone in-between, interested in solutions to today's complex problems . . . Winners Take All will be the starting point of conversations private and in groups on alternatives to the status quo and calls to action. An excellent book for troubled times. -Booklist In Anand's thought-provoking book his fresh perspective on solving complex societal problems is admirable. I appreciate his commitment and dedication to spreading social justice. -Bill Gates An insightful and refreshing perspective on some of the most vexing issues this nation confronts. This is an important book from a gifted writer whose honest exploration of complex problems provides urgently needed clarity in an increasingly confusing era. -Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy A trenchant, humane, and often revelatory investigation by one of the wisest nonfiction writers going. -Katherine Boo, author of Behind the Beautiful Forevers Winners Take All is the book I have been waiting for-the most important intervention yet regarding elite-driven solutions, a vitally important problem to expose. The book courageously answers so many of the critical questions about how, despite much good will and many good people, we struggle to achieve progress in twenty-first-century America. If you want to be part of the solution, you should read this book. -Ai-jen Poo, director, National Domestic Workers Alliance A brilliant, rising voice of our era takes us on a journey among the global elite in his search for understanding of our tragic disconnect. Thought-provoking, expansive, and timely. -Isabel Wilkerson, author, The Warmth of Other Suns Winners Take All boldly exposes one of the great if little-reported scandals of the age of globalization: the domestication of the life of the mind by p Skryť popis