--- product_id: 1704997 title: "The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve" price: "€ 8.39" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/1704997-the-creature-from-jekyll-island-a-second-look-at-federal store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve **Price:** € 8.39 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve - **How much does it cost?** € 8.39 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/1704997-the-creature-from-jekyll-island-a-second-look-at-federal) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve (Audible Audio Edition): G. Edward Griffin, Mark Bramhall, Novel Audio: Books Review: The Global Financial Crisis - Be Scared, Be Very Scared... - Once in a while I read a book that changes my view of the world. It's akin to having blinkers removed from my eyes. Books on that - short - list include 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance', 'The Naked Ape', 'Games People Play' and, now, 'The Creature from Jekyll Island.' The book could be superficially seen as yet another conspiracy theory book, a style of book which I generally dislike. When people like Robert Kiyosaki recommend such a book though, I decided that it was worth reading for self-education. Like most people I know, I've wondered how on earth we came to the Global Financial Crisis that is destroying so many lives and futures around the world. I'm familiar with the usual answers: 'Consumers and countries overspent and now it's time to pay the piper', 'The rise of China', and so on; but none of those answers provide a framework within which to understand how we got there or why we keep essentially being told that this was inevitable but that Government is protecting us - a nonsensical story if ever I heard one. This book does provide that framework. The index alone is interesting, particularly for a book that is written about such a dry subject as the Federal Reserve! I had a smile just looking at the format of the index. At the beginning, and in many places throughout the book, the story reads almost as a cross between a biography and a detective story, spanning a century of conscious financial abuse and mismanagement for private gain. There are whimsical stories that beautifully illustrate the central ideas. The first point the book makes is that the Federal Reserve is neither Federal, nor a Bank. It is instead a cartel of bankers, one of who's primary goals is to shift responsibility for bank losses from their collective shoulders to those of the taxpayers - in this case of the USA. There are other serious points, which the author freely admits might seem at first like overstating the case. He goes on however to, in my opinion, amply support his conclusions. I found myself hooked from the beginning. Unbelievably for a book like this, I found it difficult to put down and I specifically made time in my day to read chapters when I could, even at the expense of sleep. This is a scary book, one that opened my eyes to some serious economic history. One that provides a good argument in support of the assertion that the banks have literally hijacked the US economy; causing enormous hardship to the taxpayers, an enormous devaluing of the dollar, transfer of US national wealth to their own pockets and its movement overseas; and that they are essentially in the process of doing the same thing globally. Is the book correct in its assertions? The argument convinced me although you'll need to draw your own conclusions. As an example though, the day after completing the book I read a news article discussing a British proposal to jail senior bankers who breach their fiduciary duty. Despite having an MBA I would previously not have been able to put many of the arguments into any significant context. Instead, I suddenly found myself clearly understanding the papers' conclusions and understanding why this idea is so critical to solving the GFC for the long term. Without measures like this, the Creature from Jekyll Island is likely to survive, to continue its quiet digestion of our collective global wealth and to reach out again in just a few years to bite us - but much harder next time. Review: History Explained - A Worthy Read - I love this book! So much history explained. It is a thick read, but definitely worth it! ## Images ![The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91XxNzL4fDL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Global Financial Crisis - Be Scared, Be Very Scared... *by E***L on June 19, 2013* Once in a while I read a book that changes my view of the world. It's akin to having blinkers removed from my eyes. Books on that - short - list include 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance', 'The Naked Ape', 'Games People Play' and, now, 'The Creature from Jekyll Island.' The book could be superficially seen as yet another conspiracy theory book, a style of book which I generally dislike. When people like Robert Kiyosaki recommend such a book though, I decided that it was worth reading for self-education. Like most people I know, I've wondered how on earth we came to the Global Financial Crisis that is destroying so many lives and futures around the world. I'm familiar with the usual answers: 'Consumers and countries overspent and now it's time to pay the piper', 'The rise of China', and so on; but none of those answers provide a framework within which to understand how we got there or why we keep essentially being told that this was inevitable but that Government is protecting us - a nonsensical story if ever I heard one. This book does provide that framework. The index alone is interesting, particularly for a book that is written about such a dry subject as the Federal Reserve! I had a smile just looking at the format of the index. At the beginning, and in many places throughout the book, the story reads almost as a cross between a biography and a detective story, spanning a century of conscious financial abuse and mismanagement for private gain. There are whimsical stories that beautifully illustrate the central ideas. The first point the book makes is that the Federal Reserve is neither Federal, nor a Bank. It is instead a cartel of bankers, one of who's primary goals is to shift responsibility for bank losses from their collective shoulders to those of the taxpayers - in this case of the USA. There are other serious points, which the author freely admits might seem at first like overstating the case. He goes on however to, in my opinion, amply support his conclusions. I found myself hooked from the beginning. Unbelievably for a book like this, I found it difficult to put down and I specifically made time in my day to read chapters when I could, even at the expense of sleep. This is a scary book, one that opened my eyes to some serious economic history. One that provides a good argument in support of the assertion that the banks have literally hijacked the US economy; causing enormous hardship to the taxpayers, an enormous devaluing of the dollar, transfer of US national wealth to their own pockets and its movement overseas; and that they are essentially in the process of doing the same thing globally. Is the book correct in its assertions? The argument convinced me although you'll need to draw your own conclusions. As an example though, the day after completing the book I read a news article discussing a British proposal to jail senior bankers who breach their fiduciary duty. Despite having an MBA I would previously not have been able to put many of the arguments into any significant context. Instead, I suddenly found myself clearly understanding the papers' conclusions and understanding why this idea is so critical to solving the GFC for the long term. Without measures like this, the Creature from Jekyll Island is likely to survive, to continue its quiet digestion of our collective global wealth and to reach out again in just a few years to bite us - but much harder next time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ History Explained - A Worthy Read *by Z***Z on December 16, 2025* I love this book! So much history explained. It is a thick read, but definitely worth it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Last Three Chapters will Keep You Awake at Night! *by B***S on October 8, 2025* I didn't know exactly what to expect from The Creature from Jekyll Island. I knew very little about the US Federal Reserve Bank (okay, nothing about the US Federal Reserve Band). But I wanted to learn more. I asked ChatGPT to recommend five good books about The Fed. Two on the list were textbooks, which were not what I was looking for. The top book on the list was The Creature from Jekyll Island. I had read about the conspiracy theory aspects of the book, but frankly, I do not care. All books such as The Creature from Jekyll Island are based heavily upon the opinions of the author. I came away with a good understanding of the creation of the US Fed and the history of previous attempts to create a national bank in the US. That was my primary objective. The rest of icing on the cake. Do I believe every word of The Creature from Jekyll Island? No. Is there a lot of fascinating and useful information in The Creature? Yes. If you are looking for a starting point for your education on the US Federal Reserve System, I highly recommend The Creature from Jekyll Island. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/1704997-the-creature-from-jekyll-island-a-second-look-at-federal](https://www.desertcart.it/products/1704997-the-creature-from-jekyll-island-a-second-look-at-federal) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*