Dec 26, 2021Teeth, Trauma and Turning A CornerTeeth, Trauma and Turning A Corner When I was young I was very shy and quiet and overall I just had an incredible lack of confidence. Then I grew up a bit and a became a taller, older boy who was very shy and quiet, lacking in confidence. We all…4 min read4 min read
Nov 23, 2021Blackshirts and Reds: Rational Fascism and the Overthrow of Communism by Michael ParentiThis book made me consider what the purpose of a book is. I don’t have to agree with what is said for it to be important. It is enough for the material to raise questions and make me consider things I may otherwise have missed. This can only lead to…3 min read3 min read
Nov 22, 2021B.R.I.C.S: An Anti-Capitalist Critique Edited by Patrick Bond and Ana GarciaDriving around in cars with wheels made of rocks, eating Brontosaurus steaks and being kicked out of your house by a Sabertooth tiger have all made The Flintstones seem a bit out of date. It’s not as relatable as when it first hit our TV screens back in the Stone…Flintstones2 min readFlintstones2 min read
Nov 18, 2021How Europe Underdeveloped Africa by Walter RodneyWalter Rodney offered me a framework for understanding the way the world is and what has caused it to be this way. The world is not balanced and this book makes clear that “underdevelopment” is a verb and the advancements made by certain countries are made at the expense of…Africa3 min readAfrica3 min read
Nov 14, 2021Open Veins of Latin America by Eduardo GaleanoEduardo Galeano really knew his onions when it came to writing. I’ve not read many books that manage to be so non-fictiony yet so beautiful. He retells history, amplifying the voices of the often ignored voices of the downtrodden. The spirit of Chile in the time of Salvador Allende shines…History3 min readHistory3 min read
Nov 13, 2021“Left-Wing” Communism- An Infantile Disorder by Vladimir LeninWhen I was young my mum always told me to eat my greens. I wasn’t too keen on the idea and rebelled against it with vigour. Obviously, this was a bad idea and due to a lack of nutrients, I shrunk smaller and smaller until I fell down the plughole…Politics3 min readPolitics3 min read
Nov 12, 2021Labour in Irish History by James ConnollyJames Connolly was a political force who lived and died for what he believed in, the fight for a free and united Ireland, He had complete faith in the will of the working class to realise this aspiration and this book discusses the history of Ireland and its people with…Ireland2 min readIreland2 min read
Nov 11, 2021The Motorcycle Diaries by Che GuevaraThis book tells the tale of a young man finding his way in the world. It’s a story of adventure, friendship and growth written in a straightforward style that captures the essence of what it is to be young. A baby faced doctor and his friend Alberto set off from…Travel2 min readTravel2 min read
Nov 10, 2021Covering Islam by Edward SaidI don’t know much about Islam but I do know that the media portrayal of it is at best ignorant and poorly researched, but quite often it’s purely deceptive. This book explores why this might be the case and what the impact is. Edward Said is a fine example of…Edward Said3 min readEdward Said3 min read
Nov 9, 2021Concise Oxford English DictionaryThis book has been a revelation, I don’t think any other text offers such diverse subject matter. The flow is unorthodox and that can be quite jarring for new readers, but once familiarised you won’t look back! …Dictionary2 min readDictionary2 min read
