en-us 2009-02-16 09:27:35 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:27:35 UT 2009-02-16 09:27:35 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:27:35 UT 2009-02-16 09:27:35 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:27:35 UT 2Uv4mb4YKdf4KpHMgU9pjg By: From Abroad The Post American World by Fareed Zakaria__br__As an American who has traveled overseas for nearly 18 years, I have observed the world's changing view of my country. In the 90's, Until recently, I was greeted with joy at being an American, now I am tempted to hide my nationality or change my accent. Americans are now looked down upon. Zakaria's book was a refreshing look at this situation which I have personally experienced. I found the book refreshingly more positive on the future than the current glut of doom and gloom, end of America books. At the same time, there is a real and candid look at the issues America faces in order to remain relevant. The alternative is go the way of the British Empire. Zakaria offers the unique perspective of being an immigrant himself and now a well informed political newsman. He does well to not try to place the blame on any one administration, but follow the slow change that has occurred throughout the years. He compares the US to the rising giants of India and China, showing America is not as far behind as the media may say. In this, Fareed offers hope that we are not so far gone as to not catch up, yet the realism that unless things change, we will lose our voice in the global conversation. This is the most enjoyable book I have read in awhile. ]]>