{"product_id":"all-the-trouble-in-the-world-by-p-j-orourke-rare-books","title":"All the Trouble in the World by P. J. O'Rourke [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"68\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eBook Summary –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"845\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"100\"\u003eAll the Trouble in the World\u003c\/em\u003e is a satirical exploration of global crises and humanitarian issues, tackled with P. J. O'Rourke's signature wit and skepticism. Published in 1994, the book addresses problems like overpopulation, famine, environmentalism, poverty, disease, and war. O'Rourke travels to different parts of the world — from Somalia and Haiti to Bangladesh and the Amazon — investigating these pressing issues firsthand. Rather than offering policy solutions, he critiques the often simplistic, idealistic, or misguided ways in which Western societies, especially liberals, attempt to \"save the world.\" The book blends travel writing, political commentary, and humor, aiming to cut through the sentimentality that often clouds public discourse on global problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1483\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP. J. O'Rourke\u003c\/strong\u003e (1947–2022) was an American political satirist, journalist, and author known for his sharp, libertarian-leaning humor and contrarian takes on politics and culture. Starting his career in the 1970s with \u003cem data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eNational Lampoon\u003c\/em\u003e, he later became a foreign correspondent and a frequent contributor to \u003cem data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/em\u003e. O'Rourke wrote over 20 books, many of which became bestsellers, including \u003cem data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eParliament of Whores\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eGive War a Chance\u003c\/em\u003e. His work often combined first-hand reporting with biting social commentary, making him a distinctive voice in political journalism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255596507322,"sku":"34J3V8A9T-Used","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/tr_6894d973-a12f-4349-9936-f2438f363c96.jpg?v=1761066230","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/all-the-trouble-in-the-world-by-p-j-orourke-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}