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Coming Jobs War Hardcover – October 4, 2011

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  • Hardcover: 220 pages
  • Publisher: Gallup Press (October 4, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1595620559
  • ISBN-13: 978-1595620552
  • Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.8 x 8.8 inches
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (127 customer reviews)
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2.0 out of 5 starsToo simplistic to be compelling
By Alan R. Cheville on November 29, 2011
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I bought this book after a friend who is a voracious reader mentioned it was what she was currently reading and seeing the many five star reviews. I had reasonable expectations despite the fact I am leery of any conversation that frames itself using the word "War". Unfortunately for me this book did not live up to its five star rating or my expectations.

The "Coming Jobs War" essentially is a plan to avert societal collapse. While I agree with many of the prescriptions that Jim Clifton brings forth throughout the book, the book is just that- prescriptive in both tone and content. The book is written in the style of a bad self-help book or perhaps like the legion of "how to win in business" type books. As in such books "The Coming Jobs War" makes a sweeping generalization which is then supported by vague statements using pseudo-scientific mumbo-jumbo.

While elements of the plan to avert societal collapse make sense, and many I agree with, they are presented in a linear, deterministic manner which completely miss the complex, systemic approaches that will be needed to address the issues the book seeks to contribute its voice to solving. Even worse, this book fails to provide much data to back up its claims or meaningfully acknowledge other thinkers and theories that supportable or refute the claims being made. While there is an extensive list of references at the end, they exist independent of the rest of the book (at least in the Kindle edition I read).

"The Coming Jobs War" suffers in other ways that alienated me as a reader from the important (and likely valid) points raised:
- Entrepreneurs are given mythic, superhero status. The impact, societal benefit, or long term sustainability of the entrepreneur's idea is irrelevant.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsFabulous, brief, and probably not what you want to hear . . . but read it anyway!
By Reed P. on December 8, 2013
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I read many online reviews before downloading this book. Both sides of the political spectrum seemed to hate it, arguing that it is over simplistic and just plain wrong-headed or biased. Frankly, that's exactly why I found myself curled up non-stop reading the entire book in one sitting. It is NOT politically correct, sure. But Clifton's observations merit serious consideration. To anger the right wing, he argues that with GDP driving jobs, and with "good" jobs driving the economy, significant cuts in the federal budget will be counterproductive, both in the short and longer term. A smaller government cuts off vital support to the many services and supports that a growing economy needs (pre-K through higher education, basic scientific research, safe streets, etc.). To aggravate the left wing, he makes a good case that "taxing the rich" simply cannot generate enough revenue to even come close to making up for fiscal shortfalls, so entitlement programs must inevitably be dialed down. Then, his take on healthcare will offend just about anyone who is not at an ideal body weight, doesn't exercise, eschews preventive medical exams, and wants to claw out every last day of life in an expensive terminal illness. Well, as a medical industry executive for the past 30 years, my first reaction was to challenge his claim that healthcare costs are nothing but a drag on jobs growth (after all, what's wrong with an industry that employs 1/5 of all American workers . . . many in what he defines as "good" jobs . . . in every single town and city in the country, improves health, and for the most part cannot be outsourced to China). Yet, in the end, I'm forced to agree with his points, even on healthcare.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsA book every American should read
By WEK on October 4, 2011
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There are many things about this fascinating new book from Gallup Chairman Jim Clifton that will stop you in your tracks, but the most profound for me is that the current state of our country, and perceived prospects for the future, has redefined the American dream. No longer are peace, family, independence and freedom of religion at the top of the list for most Americans. It's having a good job.

Some of the information Clifton reveals is staggering, like the fact that 40-50 years ago Detroit was the richest city in the world, but because of poor local leadership over the last several decades hundreds of thousands of good jobs have been lost and the city has become a socioeconomic disaster. Or that 20 years ago passage of the Gore Act gave US companies the lead in commercializing the internet - and attracting top technical and entrepreneurial talent from around the world -- something that has accounted for virtually all the growth in the US economy since the mid 90s.

Clifton's writing is compact, thought provoking, motivational, scary and realistic. But it's also hopeful. It's a compelling book based on years of Gallup polling and research and a must read for everyone who cares about the future of our communities, cities and country.
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2.0 out of 5 starsAn incredibly simplistic take on some really complex issues
By Angela on June 20, 2014
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The sweeping generalizations here are rarely backed up with anything other than more sweeping generalizations. One of the larger claims is casually dropped in early on and is backed up with absolutely nothing: corporations are good. We should not fear corporations. There are some really nice ideas embedded in parts of this, but they lose credibility because of the flawed premises and lack of support for his larger arguments. I really want to ask the author: since we should be trying so hard to emulate what he sees as the great success of China, would he want to live in China? That model of productivity is now dealing with life-threatening pollution due to a complete lack of industry regulation. That's quite the role model for our country.
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5.0 out of 5 starsHighly recommend The Coming Jobs War

Jim Clifton makes a strong case for focusing on creating good jobs, mentoring students, making obesity as negative as tobacco, and purposely allowing highly talented foreigners to... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 starsA great vision book

A great book for current preparedness for the future.

Published 3 months ago by Chuck Lehman
4.0 out of 5 starsThought provoking

The author makes you think. You may not always agree but, you will get where he's coming from. A lot of what is said makes perfect sense.

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3.0 out of 5 starsShould have been titled The US Says I Got Mine Jack And Nothing Else...

It's a tiny bit dated at this point. It also starts from an anti-Keynesian bias, although of course it doesn't say so outright. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Laurie Gavrin
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Published 7 months ago by Jeffrey Chynoweth
3.0 out of 5 stars" Even if you disagree and or are not sure about the possible...

The book stresses that several policy changes by both governments and employers would drive back jobs to the US. Read more

Published 9 months ago by gardenswimmer
5.0 out of 5 starsOur Future

This is a must read for those interested in jobs and the future of our country.

Published 10 months ago by Doug
5.0 out of 5 starsgreat

The thought process males great sense. The idle mind is the devils workshop. Without jobs the mind is idle and then filled with bad direction.

Published 11 months ago by follower of Christ
4.0 out of 5 starsMakes You Think

Sets forth a very convincing argument that the USA must do things very differently to continue to be the successful nation that we have been for over 200 years. Read more

Published 13 months ago by Dave R
5.0 out of 5 starsThought provoking

I loved Donald Clifton's work with Strengthsfinders and Gallup.
His son, Jim, takes his work to the next level. As Napoleon said...'Leaders are dealers in hope. Read more

Published 14 months ago by victoria

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