“A brilliantly researched and annotated work of scholarship.”

“[A] comprehensive and erudite assessment of the region…While the social and economic face of Latin Americais becoming more attractive, political life remains ugly and, in some countries, is getting even uglier.”

“Reid’s book offers something valuable to both specialists and the general reading public…He writes of Latin Americawith great empathy, intelligence, and insight.”

“Reid’s account is essential reading for its clear portrayal of what can be called a post-‘Washingtonconsensus’ view of Latin America.”

“No one who seriously aspires to discuss Latin American politics, economics, and culture should go without reading Forgotten Continent.”

“[An] intelligent and thoughtful overview…Reid offers a serious and well-written synthesis of Latin America’s political economy that is meticulously supported by a wealth of data and the work of the best scholars studying the region.”

“Narrator Gary Dikeos has a deep voice that lends an authoritative tone to this well researched book. Although Latin America has 500 million people and is the United States’ closest southern neighbor, our attitudes and policies toward this region usually take a backseat to Europe and Asia. The author’s argument is that Latin America is an awakening giant that could overtake the U.S. in many economic areas by the middle of the century. Dikeos narrates slowly and assuredly and has crystal-clear diction in both English and Spanish. His success in transforming the author’s intent into a vivid audio performance makes what could have been just another lament about Latin America into a compelling story.”