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 – A Movable Feast
Classic writing from Ernest Hemingway, a memoir of his time in Paris
Book of the Week – Radical Hope
radical HopeLetters of love and dissent in dangerous times Carolina DeRobertisVintage books Dear friends living in the US. I understand some of you are hurting st the moment. We all have issues in our countries with those in powers. I have friends all over the world who are wishing for some thing to change in … Continue reading Book of the Week – Radical Hope
2018 A year of books
Books 2018 Wow, I can't believe I've done it. I set myself a challenge a couple of years ago of trying to get through 1 book a week and after passing the 1 dozen mark the first year I was beginning to think it was all a bit too much of an ask. Life is … Continue reading 2018 A year of books
Book of the Week: And the weak they must suffer the most by Yanis varoufakis
And the weak they must suffer the most Europe, austerity, and the threat to global stability Yanis varoufakis Vintage books This starts as a history of modern European economics. Providing the foundations for the austerity years. The author, as Greek finance minister for a fleeting 8 months had his own tale of woe, where the … Continue reading Book of the Week: And the weak they must suffer the most by Yanis varoufakis