The Land of The Left

by John Flynn

Overview

The Land of the Left details the authors travels in a number of socialist or leftward leaning countries throughout the globe examining the effect of their system of government on both the economy and the lives of average citizens. It is as much about the people and places visited and the various travails of international travel as anything else. It is a personal journey where the authors own beliefs are tested in the real world. A journey from the step back in time that is Fidel Castro's Cuba, to the terminal decay of modern Russia and the brash modernity of China before delving into the effects of idealism in Vietnam and Cambodia.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940033067633
Publisher:	John Flynn
Publication date:	02/20/2012
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	270 KB

About the Author

Author and once upon a time economist. The land of the left is my first attempt at some non-fiction. It details my travels thorugh various hot spots of left wing political thought to see what its like for the average citizen. Before setting off, I didn't know that electricity in Cuba was something that came and went as it pleased. I was unaware of the sparse beauty of the Russian steppes nor of the unassuming warmth of the Vietnames people. All in all it was a learning experience and the resulting story a pleasure to write. www.johnvflynn.com