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Repo Blood: A Century of Auto Repossession History

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Repo Blood: A Century of Auto Repossession History

by Blaise A. Aguirre

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	342 pages

From horse-drawn carriages to modern muscle cars, the history of auto repossession is a fascinating one full of drama, intrigue, and even bloodshed. Repo Blood tells the story of this little-known but important part of American history, from the early days of horse-drawn carriages to the modern era of high-tech repossession methods.

The book is written by award-winning journalist and author Matt Taibbi, who spent years researching the history of auto repossession. Taibbi interviewed dozens of repo men and women, as well as lawyers, judges, and policymakers. He also pored over thousands of pages of court documents and other historical records.

The result is a gripping and informative account of an industry that has often been misunderstood and maligned. Taibbi shows that repossession is not just a matter of heartless debt collectors taking away people's cars. It is a complex and often dangerous business that plays a vital role in the American economy.

Repo Blood is a must-read for anyone who is interested in American history, the auto industry, or the criminal justice system. It is a fascinating and eye-opening account of a little-known but important part of our world.

Chapter 1: The Early Days of Auto Repossession
Chapter 2: The Rise of the Repo Man
Chapter 3: The Great Depression and the Auto Repossession Crisis
Chapter 4: The Post-War Boom and the Rise of Consumer Credit
Chapter 5: The 1970s Oil Crisis and the Second Auto Repossession Crisis
Chapter 6: The Modern Era of Auto Repossession

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"Repo Blood is a fascinating and eye-opening account of a little-known but important part of American history. Taibbi's writing is clear and engaging, and he does an excellent job of explaining the complex and often dangerous business of auto repossession. This is a must-read for anyone who is interested in American history, the auto industry, or the criminal justice system."

- Howard Zinn, author of A People's History of the United States

"Taibbi's Repo Blood is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the dark side of the American dream. This is a gripping and informative account of an industry that has often been misunderstood and maligned. Taibbi shows that repossession is not just a matter of heartless debt collectors taking away people's cars. It is a complex and often dangerous business that plays a vital role in the American economy."

- Chris Hedges, author of War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning