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Trends 2000: How to Prepare for and Profit from the Changes of the 21st Century

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To remark upon the prescience of Gerry Celente's latest compilation of his trend research is, of course, to remark upon the evidence that is everywhere around us of the roots of major shifts, really major changes, in the ways we work, live, love and die are.

Celente's books are not for the average, Joe Sixpack, reader; in a way this book, and its predecessor, are an intelligence test.

To digest all of this information a certain knowledge and grasp of recent history is essential. The book is totally contextual; readers in cultures far from the USA may find it bewildering, at best.

I cannot say that I "liked" this book, but I certainly have the highest regard for the depth and variety of the effort. After all, does one ever "enjoy" most serious reference texts? (OK, all you molecular scientists out there, you don't count.)

Anyone prepared to spend a few thoughtful hours pondering what to make of the next thirty years or so will find this a fascinating addition to his library.

Curtis B. Wayne, Architect

As a radio talk show host I have interviewed over 1,000 authors and professionals. Gerry Celente is not only an exciting radio guest, but he has written what I believe to be one of the most important and dynamic books of the year. Trends 2000 is a blueprint for living in the 21st Century. Whether you're interested in the emerging job market, the economic shifts affecting the global society, the re-structuring of politics or the technological advances that will most affect us and our families, Trend 2000 is a must read. It is not surprising that Gerry Celente appears frequently on CNN and is in constant demand as a speaker at corporate meetings around the world. I highly recommend this book to anyone wishing to dig behind the headlines and evening news broadcasts to discover how to take advantage of the major shifts taking place both here and around the globe.

Gerald's book is a must read for anyone who plans on not only surviving but excelling through the new millennium. Many of his previous "forecasts" have come to light and he is a pioneer in " reality forecasting" and not tainted by outside funding or lobbyist groups. His projections are supported by unbiased facts. I especially like his "trendpost" marks throughout the book which make for great reference points.Read this book and it will wake you up to what is really going on in the world! Take action now and profit later... many great tips on where to invest and how to live a great and simple life. I love his writting style, consise and straight forward. I also enjoy his trends journal- a must for social and financial responsibilty! Good Stuff Mr. Celente !

Trends 2000 identifies investment opportunities that will help you profit in a future of global radiation poisoning, free, unlimited energy and "techno-tribes" of pioneers who have fled cities in search of safety and clean water. These predictions and many more are made so confidently by author Gerald Calente that he frequently writes of future events - like the creation of contained cold fusion - in the past tense. The book includes headlines and stories from the Associated Press and newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and USA Today to back up its bold prognostications. While shaded by his own political leanings, Calente does point out some disturbing trends, like the steady decay of the Russian nuclear power infrastructure. He also cites some trends that are truly thought-provoking, like the competitive advantage gained by the U.S. through the "English language monopoly" created by the rapid spread of its technology. We [...] recommend this book for investors, entrepreneurs and executives looking to identify overlooked trends in society and alternative views of the future.

At times the subject is presented in an odd way; like the author's looking back as if 2000 was already here. Some good insights- I especially liked the coverage of new trends in organic farming and homeschooling. Some of what he says is baseless, however. He hammers the government and press, but then references their reports and articals when it fits his mindset. What perturbs me the most is his anti-nuc (nuclear) position. It appears throughout the book, in unrelated topics, and is mostly unsubstantiated. He repeatadly says "radiation levels are rising", which, of course, is not happening. Also, his cut and paste of news paper articals are weak- he treats them as research. Overall the book is OK if you have the ability to filter out the unfounded opinions.

I read this book a few years ago. Of course it's more fun than science. A lot of the things he predicted didn't come true. But the stuff about clean foods and organic food were of a personal interest to me. When my mom kept raving about "Bread and Circus," her local natural food supermarket that had great produce, I found out it was owned by Whole Foods. Taking a chance, I invested. The stock has doubled. That trend, talked about in the book, was basically the entire reason I got the stock.

My review is a lot like this book. There is no guarantee it's going to work for you. There is no guarantee that if you buy a stock based on this book that the company won't go bankrupt tomorrow.

But look at another trend he talked about... "picture phones..." they are starting to be seen EVERYWHERE. Once the technology is common enough, you'll see them for cheaper. The thing is, the people who are investing in that trend have already made their money. You just have to buy the right stock and hope that it really catches fire.

My advice--earn money the old-fashioned way... through the long, slow process of conservative investment.

This book has some very insightful "Trendposts" as the author refers to them. One example was "the newfocus on health will become a powerful trend, creating both confusion and job opportunities: In response to an obvious and growing demand, a number of new professions will be creatd - among them, vitamin counselor.

This book is for anyone interested in the truth regarding political, economic, business, technological, environmental, health, real estate and all other trends pertinent to living in our ever-evolving world. It is shocking, enlightening, easy to follow, and rather than leaving the reader in a gloom and doom frame of mind as is popular among some predictors, Mr. Celente plants positive ideas in the readers mind as to what to expect, what to do. It is a book that will surely raise your consciousness and stir your conscience

That old joke rings true with "Trends 2000." The author deserves great credit for putting his neck, and thoughts, in writing in the attempt. It is very nearly impossible to make any prediction for the far future (a "whopping" 10 years out, for example!), and the reader will find many "misses" in this book, looking back from 2009. Then again, ALL future-predictionists have missed many marks or were so general as to make them unusable. There are, of course, the Nostradamuses with a spiritual component to their predictions who seem to get a following, no matter what. Mr. Celente is not one of those.

Trends 2000" is entertaining, and can be easily read for entertainment. By all means do so. The reader will see a number of trends therein which really did come to pass, or somewhat so. It would be hard to know what to do with such knowledge a decade ago, though, with investments, occupational choices, etc., for example. So don't read too much into that aspect.

One difficulty the reader might have with "Trends 2000" is the writing style. Especially looking back after the year 2000, it gets confusing. The author speaks as if the year 2000 has already in the past, as is therefore recapping events. But he was not - the book was written in 1997. A bit tangled. If the reader is doing a research paper on trend-writers, though, then bump the rating on this review up one notch.

Great Author and seems to be very knowledgeable. Even if you disagree
with his advice I think you will like the delivery he makes. They truly
are trends for the future.