The Candy Machine Audio CD – September 30, 2011

Sorry, but had to stop at page 26. Too many errors.pg 17.Author states that Coca Cola was called Peruvian Wine Cola back at it's founding.This is not the case.It was called French Wine Cola.Peruvian Wine Cola was actually from Sears and Roebuck.Author states that cocaine was removed from Coca Cola because of the Harrison Act of 1914.This is not the case, rather it was removed in 1903 due to concerns from customers abt cocaine effects.ALSO author states that 18th Amendment and Volstead Act prohibited production, sale and consumption of intoxicating liquorsThey NEVER prohibited consumption. Not in the 18th Amendment or the Volstead Act. Only manufacture, sale, or transportation.Thesis might be fine, but you have to back it up with the correct facts. Sloppy

Great book. To the point about the reality of the "drug wars." Business as usual for a lot of countries

Absolutely outstanding account of a drug that does less damage than many that are legal. Extremely well researched and written so that anyone can read it.

I wanted to read this book because of the author’s deep knowledge of Colombia but it is sadly just loaded with a lot of statistics and opinions of those on both sides of the illegal drug business, users, and law enforcement.The case he makes for legalizing- in this case cocaine, is better than others I have read, but I had hoped there would be more on the trail from the grower to the processor, to the multiple middlemen.Still it is a good resource especially for someone with limited knowledge.

Tom Feiling has written a fabulously comprehensive look at the rise and fall (and rise again) of the cocaine trade. He goes far beyond the damage caused by the trade, choosing instead to focus on the complicity of the "war on drugs."Although primarily focusing on the United States (which makes sense given that the highest usage of cocaine takes place here), Feiling also explores the migration of cocaine production and smuggling routes, from South America to the Caribbean, to Mexico.This is fairly up-to-date information with statistics up to 2008 included. He is heavy on the details, however, so if you are searching for a light read, this isn't it. But if you find the subject as fascinating as I do, you'll enjoy Feiling's efforts here.

Outstanding - MagníficoCom certeza o melhor livro que já li sobre o comércio ilegal de drogas.O autor consegue ser imparcial e técnico por meio de profunda pesquisa e análise de dados e fatos nos mais variados cantos do planeta.Fica bem claro a visão progressista, realista e liberal do autor, levando e/ou convidando os leitores(as) a formar opinião sobre o assunto.Convido a todos que apreciem leitura sobre serviços de inteligência, espionagem, formulaçao e implementação de poíticas públicas que visam melhorias na área de segurança, social, entre outras.Moisés de Freitas CunhaDiretor-Presidente do Instituto Educacional Mosaico de São Paulo

The research and stories are impressive and scary, and considering the latest testimony by the newly aprehended "La Barbie", dead on. Tom Feiling will give you insights into the cocaine business you need to understand why 26,000 people where killed in the Mexican drug war this year.

An absolutely fascinating and immediately engrossing history and revelation of the illegal drugs process, trade and players.On the one hand a little dispiriting that it has permeated so far into political life and negatively impacted so many good initiatives, but on the other hand, it was strangely uplifting that in the face of almost insurmountable odds, there are still people prepared to try and stop this insidious infection on society.Although I am not sure that I agree with the ultimate solution proposed here, and the fact that my edition certainly could do with an update in the wake of recent US political developments, this is a highly educational book that reads like a thriller - and should be on everyone's list.

I read this as a follow-up to  Short Walks from Bogotá: Journeys in the new Colombia  from the same author. It follows exactly the same formula: thoughtful, well researched and lengthy explorations of the topic from a multitude of angles, mixed in with anecdotal evidence from the author's travels. For extra convenience, the author will make sure you reach the 'right' conclusion from your reading (being that the Americans, in particular the Republican Party, are responsible for all the ills of the world). This political infusion, bordering in places on conspiracy theory, is irritating. But you know what? It doesn't matter: the book is superb. Read it.By the way, the footnotes in the Kindle edition are largely unreadable as the last few words from each line are truncated. Short Walks from Bogotá: Journeys in the new Colombia

Very good writer, great background read before I head to Columbia for the first time in Jan '16. Nothing in this detailed review changes my mind that all drugs should be legalised and the so-called "war on drugs" is an utter waste of time, money and lives. Best this about the book is that it introduced me to "The Wire", which I'd missed. Now working my way through the series and loving every minute. So thanks very much Tom Feiling!

This book is brilliant, really eye opening. It's set out so it starts with a history of how our relationship with cocaine developed and then goes on to talk about where we are now and the looks to the future. Brilliant account of our current failing drug policy and used lots of real life examples and case studies.

This is a fantastic book. It is a great insight into the drug world. Especially in America.Definitely worth a read if you are interested in how not just cocaine, but how drugs have taken over the world.