America | Chris Hedges

America: The Farewell Tour

Extended Synopsis

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Chris Hedges presents a profound and unsettling examination of America in crisis. In America: The Farewell Tour, Hedges argues that the nation is convulsed by an array of pathologies arising from profound hopelessness, bitter despair, and a civil society that has ceased to function. From the opioid epidemic and the “pornification” of culture to the rise of magical thinking and the widespread celebration of sadism and hate, Hedges identifies these symptoms as the physical manifestations of a society ravaged by corporate pillage and failed democracy.

As the social fabric unravels, the nation also faces the existential threat of catastrophic climate change. Hedges contends that Donald Trump’s ascent to power was a direct result of this deepening disenchantment. He argues that both major political parties, having been captured by corporate interests, have failed to address these systemic issues. Until the corporate coup d’état is reversed, Hedges warns, these societal diseases will continue to ravage the country. This book serves as a requiem for the American dream, designed to jolt readers out of complacency before it is too late.

Accolades & Key Features

• Provocative Analysis: Described by Booklist as "an exceedingly provocative book, certain to arouse controversy, but offering a point of view that needs to be heard."
• Sharp Observation: Kirkus Reviews notes that "with sharply observed detail, Hedges writes a requiem for the American dream."
• Systemic Critique: Offers a forceful and direct investigation into how corporate power has effectively hollowed out American democratic institutions.

Reader Targeting

• Readers interested in deep sociopolitical analysis and the critique of contemporary American culture.
• Individuals concerned with environmental policy, economic inequality, and the state of democracy.
• Fans of Chris Hedges’ long-form investigative journalism and social commentary.

About the Author

Chris Hedges is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author who has spent decades covering war, politics, and social unrest. A former foreign correspondent for The New York Times and a long-time columnist, he is widely respected for his critical perspective on American empire, capitalism, and the erosion of civil liberties. His writing combines extensive on-the-ground reporting with a deep philosophical engagement with the systemic crises facing modern society.

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