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Careless People

A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism

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Careless People

Auteur(s): Sarah Wynn-Williams
Narrateur(s): Sarah Wynn-Williams
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#1 New York Times Bestseller

A 2025 best book of the year so far by The New York Times, The Economist, NPR, and more

“Careless People is darkly funny and genuinely shocking...Not only does [Sarah Wynn-Williams] have the storytelling chops to unspool a gripping narrative; she also delivers the goods." -Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times

“When one of the world’s most powerful media companies tries to snuff out a book — amid other alarming attacks on free speech in America like this — it’s time to pull out all the stops.” –Ron Charles, The Washington Post

An explosive memoir charting one woman’s career at the heart of one of the most influential companies on the planet, Careless People gives you a front-row seat to Facebook, the decisions that have shaped world events in recent decades, and the people who made them.

From trips on private jets and encounters with world leaders to shocking accounts of misogyny and double standards behind the scenes, this searing memoir exposes both the personal and the political fallout when unfettered power and a rotten company culture take hold. In a gripping and often absurd narrative where a few people carelessly hold the world in their hands, this eye-opening memoir reveals what really goes on among the global elite.

Sarah Wynn-Williams tells the wrenching but fun story of Facebook, mapping its rise from stumbling encounters with juntas to Mark Zuckerberg’s reaction when he learned of Facebook’s role in Trump’s election. She experiences the challenges and humiliations of working motherhood within a pressure cooker of a workplace, all while Sheryl Sandberg urges her and others to “lean in.”

Careless People is a deeply personal account of why and how things have gone so horribly wrong in the past decade—told in a sharp, candid, and utterly disarming voice. A deep, unflinching look at the role that social media has assumed in our lives, Careless People reveals the truth about the leaders of Facebook: how the more power they grasp, the less responsible they become and the consequences this has for all of us.

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<p>“Narrated by the author in her charming New Zealand accent, it's an enjoyable listen.” — <i><b>The Week </b></i><br><br>"Devastating . . . funny . . . highly enjoyable . . . A Bridget Jones’s Diary-style tale of a young woman thrown into a series of improbable situations" - <b><i>The New York Times</i></b><br><br>"Amazing: of all the books in all the world Mr. Free Speech Zuckerberg wants to ban, it’s the one about him'"- <b><i>Marina Hyde, Guardian</i></b><br><br>"Jaw-dropping . . . A tell-all tome" - <b><i>Financial Times <br><br></i></b>"A darkly hilarious, shocking tale that starts as farce and ends as tragedy. It combines withering portraits of Facebook’s insular, callous leadership with harrowing details of what Wynn-Williams calls the company’s “lethal carelessness” on the global stage.” –Michelle Goldberg, <b><i>The New York Times</i></b><br><br>“The book...reads like a spicy office memoir if your officemates travel by private jet and your boss asks for a rally of 1 million people” <b>–Ron Charles, <i>The </i></b><b><i>Washington Post</i></b><br><br>“Careless People is really well-written, funny, horrifying, and quite compelling. I was on the edge of my seat, turning pages as fast as I could and ended up reading the book in less than a day. I cackled. I gasped. I laughed. I cringed. I cackled some more. I cringed some more.”-<b>Roxane Gay</b><br><br>“This book is unbelievable and necessary. First off, it’s wonderfully written, propulsive, novelistic, and LOL at times. It details the morally bankrupt forces atop Facebook who are personally, knowingly responsible for a swath of crimes against yes, humanity…I so, so recommend this book. It’s a zippy read, and like I said, at times truly funny to be in the room where it happens with these morally bankrupt snowflakes…an amazing gift that this book was written.”-<b>Maria Semple</b></p>
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Sara Wynn-Williams gives us an insider look into the inner circle of Facebook disgraceful manipulation of its users!

The morally and ethically corrupt Facebook executives, Zuckerberg, Sandberg, Kaplan and ethos of Facebook.

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I have to admit the first couple chapters left me a little lost but overall this book was an incredible inside tale of what is happening and has happened at Facebook.

I worry that my own personal biases have clouded my judgment as I write this review, but listening to the author and remembering articles that I had read in the news at the time, a lot that was said in this audiobook confirmed things that I already knew about Facebook

I do recommend giving it a listen at least so you can understand the forces behind the programs that influence us in subtle ways

now I want to delete Facebook

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I kept wondering how such an obviously intelligent person could have remained so naive in the face of mounting evidence and her own experience that a company owned by an oddball and run by an all-powerful and sycophantic c-suite would ever be a force for good.

Interesting Story Very Well Narrated by the Author

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As I write this review on Amazon's Audible I realize that I supported another billionaire by buying this book online.... But I pick my battles, I'm not perfect. I recommend this book to open your eyes on what social media companies do with your data and your children. Mind blowing. Not to mention politics. Support of dictators... Good luck America, good luck world.

Love, must listen

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It takes courage to write a book like this. An important read that illuminates the greed and complete lack of morality that ails a too-powerful American tech company.

Everybody should listen to this

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This book does a great job at showing how narcissistic and predatory “corporate” people are. F*ck mark zuckerberg.

Great story

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As a socialist who strongly believes in Humanitarian causes and Human rights, the subjects of this novel are right up my alley. Learning about the system, as painful as it can be at times, is incredibly important, and whistleblowers like Sarah make that possible.
As a writer, I have been completely absorbed in this story since I downloaded it. Every twist and turn, all based on real events, had me on the edge of my seat. The moments of going: “Oh *that’s* what was happening during this weird event.” And “Oh yikes” were terrifying joys. I also admire how Sarah managed to organize so many events in an order that flowed so smoothly, and wrote such a personal experience in an entertaining matter. It takes a lot of skill, discipline, and humility yet confidence to achieve this.
This has become one of my favourite books! I found myself relating to some of the Authors experiences, getting angry on her behalf, learning new things about experiences I’m unfamiliar with, and more. Highly recommend!

Incredible Storytelling for True Events

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Sarah Wynn-Williams's narration is excellent, and she provides a truly compelling, insider's view of Facebook. Her story provides a deep dive into the company's culture and the decisions that shaped it.

What really hit me was the book's ability to show the ethical dilemmas Facebook faced, and how those decisions impacted real people. The allegations about their dealings with the Chinese government, their active involvement in spreading misinformation to help Donald Trump win the 2016 election, or their selling of info about vulnerable teens to companies for targeted advertising, are truly unsettling. It really made me think about the power that the people at Facebook wield, and how they use it.

The book does a great job of showing how Facebook's focus on growth often came at the expense of user safety and ethical considerations. You get a sense of the internal pressures and the decisions that were made, and it's not always pretty.

This book will make you reconsider your relationship with social media. It's a fascinating and, at times, disturbing look behind the curtain of the most powerful social media company in the world.

shocking and disturbing! No wonder Facebook tried to block its publication.

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I always appreciate hearing someone’s experience. I appreciated both the personal and professional details that were shared. And how her experience of wanting to do good in a power hungry environment pulled her in many directions. I’d recommend the listen.

A great insight on a woman’s experience in big tech

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Very sad to think that such powerful people had opportunities to make things better in the world and squandered it with ignorance, pride and greed. The book makes you wonder if anyone could ever run a social media company to the benefit of its users.

Eye Opening Tragedy

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