Beautifully written in a manner that makes me want to go back almost immediately and start all over again
Book of the week – we are the clash
Charting the final era of the clash and the politics of the day, the re-election of Thatcher and Reagan and subsequent hounding of the left. Interesting that they were on the rise as the clash was in the demise.
Book of the week – the price of power
A book for the political anorak or student. It tells the story of the first half of the coalition of Fine Gael and labour from 2010 - 2015 and what they inherited
Book of the Week – The Dead Republic
This book speaks of a time when communists were taking over Hungary and China, when places called Israel and Republic of Ireland were only beginning. It’s an historic tale of how Henry Smart helped shape events. Or not as the case more likely was
Book of the week – Another Planet by Tracey Thorn
This book is a beautiful read interspersing thorns diaries and her memories of growing up outside London. It paints a vivid picture of her discos at the weekends, her shopping trips and subsequent interest in music. It is a woman talking about her life growing up as a girl
Book of the week – Michael Harding’s chest Pain
Harding had a heart attack, received a stent and has vowed from that day to give thanks. To sing gratitude to the world. To the doctors and nurses. To the paramedics who got to him within 9 minutes of dialling 999.
Book of the Week – the education of an idealist
Deep down it is a story of some hope. I have opinions on foreign policy and neo liberalism. I feel a torch needs to be shone on human rights abuses and Power is helping to shine a dim light. Hopefully it is one that never fades.
Book of the Week – A Movable Feast
Classic writing from Ernest Hemingway, a memoir of his time in Paris
Book of the Week – Last Man Standing
They say you must be mad to want to be a goalkeeper and while this book humanises the people involved their madness shines right throughout the 300 pages.
Book of the Week – Punk Faction BHP Fanzine
A flashback and important document of the UK punk scene in the early 1990's