I read this book because I have heard and read many times that this book influenced President Obama when he was younger in Chicago.  Others, that reportedly have been influenced by Alinsky's teachings, include Wade Rathke (Co-Founder of ACORN), Cesar Chavez, and Jesse Jackson and others.

In the Art of War by Sun Tzu: Master Sun Said... "Know the other, know thyself and the victory will not be at risk; know thy ground, know the natural conditions, and the victory can be total."  So, I decided I should read this book.  Quite frankly I found this book to be one of the scariest books I have ever read.  It explained to me why this country has had some of the problems it has had in recent years.  I also felt that we all have a very troubling future unless more people understand why someone would write a book like this.  It's a short book only 193 pages but you should read it and form your own conclusions.