I just finished reading the book “No Place to Hide“, by the journalist Glenn Greenwald. The book talks about the revelations from Edward Snowden on the actions taken by the NSA, as well as about their implications. It is not theĀ book you can’t take your hands off, but it is certainly a worthy read and conveys a very well elaborated message.
The book largely spans three topics:
Glenn’s writing is excellent; very clear and concise. He conveys a seemingly simple message in a thick book and yet somehow never really repeats himself.
Glenn, while being very intelligent and conversant with the topic, is extremely opinionated. He has a firm and clear message of opposition to wholesale surveillance and this book is all about getting this message across. The book does not present a fair debate, and it brings up counter opinions just to dismiss them in an instant. The book therefore does not present a debate, but presents a very well educated opinion and backs it up excellently with facts and common sense.
As a fan of privacy, the book was partially preaching to the converted. I believe most readers hold opinions that do not deviate much from those of the author. Nevertheless, even if you agree with much of what Glenn says from the start, the way he presents his arguments is so clear and convincing, that you will find reading the book helpful for understanding your own thoughts better, as well as be able to explain those thoughts to others.
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