Get ready for a mind-bending journey through the annals of audacious decision-making. In this captivating audiobook, author Alan Axelrod takes us on a dark and gripping exploration of choices that, in hindsight, were nothing short of disastrous. And who better to narrate this enthralling tale than the charismatic voice of Scott Peterson?
Now, you might expect dumb decisions made by stupid people or evil choices made by, well, evil people. But what's truly shocking is that the vast majority of these blunders were made by good, intelligent individuals. Yes, you heard me right – smart people whose cringe-worthy judgment led to catastrophic, often irreversible outcomes.
Prepare to be spellbound by 35 compelling and deeply moving stories that span the ages. From the legendary Trojan Horse to the ill-fated Children's Crusade, from the tragic sinking of the supposedly unsinkable Titanic to Edward Bernays's audacious campaign to recruit women smokers in 1929 – each tale will grab hold of your imagination and refuse to let go.
But it doesn't stop there. We delve into the mesmerizing events surrounding Neville Chamberlain's ill-fated appeasement of the Nazis and Ken Lay's web of deception with Enron. We even explore the audacious decision to mess with a classic and create a "New Coke" – a move that proved to be a colossal misstep.
Just like in Profiles in Audacity, Axelrod's masterful storytelling will leave you yearning for more. These vividly drawn vignettes will not only pique your interest and satisfy your curiosity, but they will also offer valuable lessons you won't soon forget. And that's not all – be prepared for objective post-mortems that dissect each blunder, explaining exactly what went wrong and why.
Consider yourself warned: these cautionary tales are not for the faint of heart. From acerbic twists to spine-chilling horrors, Folly will take you on an unforgettable rollercoaster ride through ill-fated decisions. So grab your headphones, fasten your seatbelts, and get ready to embark on an 11-hour and 46-minute journey that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about decision-making.
