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The Forgotten Man

A New History of the Great Depression

Book • 2007

In 'The Forgotten Man,' Amity Shlaes offers a striking reinterpretation of the Great Depression by shifting the focus from the New Deal to the moving stories of individual Americans who endured the era.

The book explores the brave leadership and perseverance of common people, such as the Schechters, a family of butchers in Brooklyn, and Bill W., the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Shlaes also examines the failures of Presidents Hoover and Roosevelt in understanding the prosperity of the 1920s and the long-lasting impact of their policies.

The book argues that the real question about the Depression is why it lasted so long, rather than whether Roosevelt ended it with World War II.

Mentioned by

Balaji Srinivasan

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by

Balaji Srinivasan

in the context of criticisms of FDR's economic policies.

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Mentioned by

Dave Collum

when talking about the Great Depression and FDR.

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Mentioned by

Jonah Goldberg

, noting a disagreement with its framing but praising the book overall.

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Mentioned by

Michael Munger

when discussing the Great Depression and industrial policy.

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Mentioned by

Eli Lake

when discussing the concept of the 'forgotten man', which he believes Trump got from her.

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Mentioned by

Amit Varma

as a new history of the Great Depression.

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Mentioned by

Abe Greenwald

as a classic book highlighting the impact of FDR's New Deal policies.

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Mentioned by

John Papola

in the context of FDR's admiration for Mussolini's fascism.

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Mentioned by

Amit Varma

as a book presenting a view contrary to

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's regarding the Great Depression.

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Mentioned by

Ben Shapiro

in relation to the concept of the 'Forgotten Man'.

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