Assholes: A Theory of Donald Trump Hardcover – May 3, 2016

In some ways it reads like a college textbook but the content makes it well worth the effort when the going gets a little tough. Aaron James for better or worse has produced a handbook for our times and hits the mark when it comes to diagnosing what in the hell is wrong with us, how we have lost the capacity to treat each other in a civilized manner. The book is a wake-up call and how with very little effort we have the power to change society for the better.

Don't be fooled by the title! This book is a serious piece of moral, social and political philosophy that requires appropriate training and background to understand and critique fully. Nonetheless, as an attempt to draw persons into the discussion, the book's title constitutes a valiant attempt to lure people into serious reflection on the state of our current culture. I want to encourage readers at all levels of preparation to have a go at James's valuable contribution to our comprehension of our nation's current state of affairs.

With a title like this I expected some humor...there is little or none. Prof. James is clearly a very smart guy. He writes in great detail establishing his points with an abundance of thought and a seemingly endless fountain of never-ending description. Unfortunately, that doesn't necessarily make a good read. He seems to take page upon page to make a point...then makes the same point again using more words and pages. As I read, I found my mind wandering not because it was thought-provoking but because it goes on and on. I applaud him for his intellect and tenacity regarding his points but this book is not for me. Out of respect for his effort (...and my own optimism that the pace of this book magically picks up in the last third) I will muddle through it. I think a better editor could've have done a lot with this. Great title, smart guy...boring read.

Teddy Roosevelt, the crusading America First president of the last century, famously said, "Speak softly - and carry a big stick." Current events have updated that motto as "Speak gibberish - and beat up your friends."A Little book. A confirmation bias piece of literature, however apt. Never in my furthest imagination did I think I'd ever live long enough to see Cyril Kornbluth's short story come to fruition. Since we've seen the progression of dumb and dumber and dumber yet and even more dumber-er marching through office since the election of 1980, how much lower is the bar going to plunge in the next several election cycles? It makes one yearn for the class and logic of a President Palin.

I gave it 5 stars for "I love it." I love it not for the topic, but for its accuracy on the subject. It is a minor sequel to Aaron James' original work, "Assholes, a Theory." It did make a great Christmas gift for a number of family members last year, however.

Too funny, to well written, to REAL! They are out there, heres how to get a handle on em!

This is a well written and well researched book. It provides valuable insight about the a$$hole! I wish it would provide more methods to counter the impact the a$$hole has on society. We need more ways to lessen the impact.

I got this book to try to help me understand some team members behavior. It described them perfectly. When I shared these insights with HR, he pulled the book off his shelf also! Just how to deal with these coworkers is challenging . . . that's life in the big city.

Maybe a dull as its topic.

Excellent read though

An interesting piece of whimsy on a subject we all sadly know about. But more serious than it seems. Should be required reading in Business Studies!

Hilarious

To read this book you have to be opened to read even more because it has so many references (most of them important to understand social issues, history and philosophical answers). It helps to have a better panorama at work and sharing spaces. Absolutely excellent