Starting Over: Why the Last Decade Was so Damn Rotten and Why the Next One Will Surely Be Better

Can I see a show of hands of how many agree the last decade was rotten? I know, I know,  I can’t really see y our hands, but we all know the hands are there? With my hand raised, I was pleased to review Starting Over: Why the Last Decade Was so Damn Rotton and Why the Next One Will Surely Be Better.

Next question – When exactly does the decade begin? Was it 1999 through 2009? Or was it 2000 through 2010? Apparently that is for each indivual to answer. Critics down to Average Joe are entitled to their opinion.  Andy makes some very valid points in this book – Of course that may go without saying given the title, huh?

This author, Andy Serwer, is the managing editor of Fortune Magazine. Andy has taken his vast knowledge and collections of information and touches on the major headlines of the decade. He further makes observations as they pertain to  some of the mistakes in thinking that likely lead to some of the decades darkest moments.

Starting Over is designed to enlighten readers, remind them of things they had likely forgotten and perhaps encourage provoking thoughts of change.

This book is an easy read at 96 pages and can easily be read in one evening. The effect however, will last days, months and perhaps an entire decade.  If you’re preparing your Spring Break or Summer reading list, this is a must read.