Escape from Freedom

Name: Escape from Freedom
Price: 10.35 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (1073 reviews)
Author: Fromm, Erich

by Fromm, Erich

Nonfiction Health & Fitness

4.6 (1,073)

4.6 stars from 1,073 reviews. Top 89% of Nonfiction books we track.

142 pages~2.4 hr readPublished by Open Road Media

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Last checked: Apr 24, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You're interested in understanding authoritarianism and how ordinary people get pulled towards it.
You want a short, readable book that connects psychology, history, and politics without jargon.
You've noticed people around you seeking certainty over freedom and want to understand why.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a practical guide with exercises or actionable steps. This is pure analysis.
You prefer optimistic books about human nature. Fromm examines destructiveness at length.
You want contemporary examples. This was written in 1941 and focuses on European fascism.

About this book

Erich Fromm examines why people choose authoritarianism over freedom. Since Renaissance humanism and Protestantism, Western culture has pursued individual freedom and self-determination. Yet this freedom can leave people feeling unmoored, isolated, and fearful, leading them to seek authoritarianism, conformity, or destructiveness instead. Fromm's debut book explores the roots of Nazism and fascism in Europe, demonstrating how economic and social constraints contribute to authoritarian appeal. The work investigates the anxiety underlying destructive impulses and how the loss of self accompanies freedom. This ebook includes an illustrated biography of Erich Fromm with rare images and previously unpublished documents from the author's estate.

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Currently on sale at $10.35 — 39% off peak. Price has dropped 55 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 39 days. Typically stays discounted for 1 day.

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Currently around #136K in the Kindle store — a niche title.

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Currently 4.6★ from 1,073 reviews

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