Where does money come from? Where does it go? Who makes it? The money magicians' secrets are unveiled. We get a close look at their mirrors and smoke machines, their pulleys, cogs, and wheels that create the grand illusion called money. A dry and boring subject? Just wait! You'll be hooked in five minutes. Reads like a detective story - which it really is. But it's all true. This book is about the most blatant scam of all history. It's all here: the cause of wars, boom-bust cycles, inflation, depression, prosperity. Creature from Jekyll Island is a "must read." Your world view will definitely change. You'll never trust a politician again - or a banker.
Paperback: 608 pages
Publisher: American Media; 5th edition (September 11, 2010)
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
Reviews
G. Edward Griffin is to be commended for this splendid work. At first glance The Creature from Jekyll Island is a huge book. While this may be daunting to some, once the book is actually started, it flows smoothly and reads quickly. There are so many fascinating tidbits of information here that the reader won't even be concerned about the size of the book. The title refers to the formation of the Federal Reserve System, which occurred at a secret meeting at Jekyll Island, Georgia in 1910. It was at this meeting, as Griffin relates, that the "Money Trust", composed of the richest and most powerful bankers in the world, along with a U.S. Senator, wrote the proposal to launch the Federal Reserve System (which Griffin calls a banking cartel) to control the financial system so that the bankers will always come out on top. The biggest problem in modern banking, according to Griffin, is and has always been the creation of fiat money. Fiat money is money that is "declared" money by the government. It is not backed by anything but promises and deceit. All societies were sound financially when they used gold or silver to back their currency. When the bankers finally get their way and install fiat money, the result is inflation and boom and bust cycles. Griffin gives numerous examples of this, such as repeated failures by American colonies and European states in using fiat money. The purpose of fiat money is so that the government can spend more then they take in through taxes. Without writing reams on this book, it is sufficient to say that this is a must read for anyone who is interested in learning how the money system operates. Griffin gives comprehensive accounts of how the Fed creates money, and how this affects everyday life. I would have to say these sections are better than Murray Rothbard's book, The Case Against the Fed, because Griffin gives himself more room for explanation. Griffin does believe in the conspiratorial view of history, and he believes that the bankers are working in concert with such groups as the Council on Foreign Relations and the Trilateral Commission to bring about a socialist-world system in which an elite composed of intellectuals and bankers will rule over the entire planet. Griffin even spends a chapter outlining how this system could come about, and the consequent results of this socialist system. These chapters are a bit unsettling, but even if you aren't interested in this worldview, you can still learn much about the economy from this book. Recommended - By Jeffrey Leach on July 29, 2001
"I originally purchased this book several years ago after hearing about it on a talk show. Believe me, it was an eye opening experience to read of the origins of the Federal Reserve and also some of the operations that have transpired since it was founded. I believe that Americans, as a whole, are very naive about the banking system. We are way too trusting of our banks and our government. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to keep abreast of world events. I passed on my copy to a relative and now have purchased a second copy for my stepson. I also plan to purchase another copy for myself."
- Kay Sampson
"Truly a great book that describes exactly how the Federal Reserve was created and how it works - it is not part of the US Govt. It is an entity all of itself - every dollar it prints for the US has interest tied to it and is backed by nothing. Created for the wealthy elite and kept in existence by the wealthy elite - it has and will continue to do damage to the US economy and the World's. It has turned us into economic slaves. "A slave needs to be housed and fed - An economic slave has to house and feed himself!" A truly corrupt institution that does not have the American Peoples best interest as it's plan."
- J. H.
"This is an explanation of how the workings of history and people created and preserve the Federal Reserve System. Here collected together are writings and operation of world leaders, politicians, and the extremely wealthy. This book details both the behind the scenes work and the public work of these people coming together to create and preserve the most powerful and influential organization that has ever existed. This also explains how it operates and stays in power while remaining outside the public view."
- Mike Mark
"Most and mean 95% or more of American Citizens are not aware of the ownership of the Federal Reserve. They all, me included before reading the book, believed the Federal Reserve is owned by the government. Well it's not and it was created to make a small few wealthy beyond imagination at the expense of everyone else. You would think a book on the Federal Reserve would be a slow read, but it's not. I could not put this book down. I have bought several copies to pass out to interested friends. Get this book!"
- Tom Lipinski
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About the Author
Mr. Griffin is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he majored in speech and communications. He is a recipient of the Telly Award for excellence in television production. He is the founder of the Cancer Cure Foundation and has served on the board of directors of the National Health Federation and the International Association of Cancer Victims and Friends. He is a Contributing Editor for The New American magazine, president of American Media and founder of the Reality Zone.
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