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Sally Rooney’s ”Conversations with Friends” – book review
A beautifully-written debut, 1960s-style behaviour in the 21st century and a spaniel Continue reading Sally Rooney’s ”Conversations with Friends” – book review
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot –book review
A heartbreaking read, for many reasons. Continue reading The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot –book review
John Le Carré’s “The Constant Gardner” – book review
I read it at breakfast, lunch and any other possible time I could find during the day… Continue reading John Le Carré’s “The Constant Gardner” – book review
Joseph Conrad’s “The Shadow- Line” – book review
A man should stand up to his bad luck, to his mistakes, to his conscience, and all that sort of thing. Why – what else would you have to fight against? Continue reading Joseph Conrad’s “The Shadow- Line” – book review
Mindset by Carol Dweck – book review
I was really impressed by the contents of this book. Continue reading Mindset by Carol Dweck – book review
David Hume’s “Selected Essays” – book review
Hume was a skeptical infidel who had a fondness for the middle-class. Continue reading David Hume’s “Selected Essays” – book review
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi – book review
This book is a worthy tribute to Kalanithi’s ferocious intellect and his sense of moral duty. A must read. Continue reading When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi – book review
Factfulness by Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling and Anna Rosling Rönnlud – book review
Believe all the hype – it’s an amazingly quick and clear read Continue reading Factfulness by Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling and Anna Rosling Rönnlud – book review
Kit de Waal’s “My Name is Leon”
I came across this book completely by coincidence. I had an awkward gap between meetings and seminars at the London Book Fair and I saw that Kit de Waal was speaking at the time. I knew she writes for The Guardian occasionally, so I decided to trot along to the talk. It was interesting enough for me to buy her debut book My Name is Leon. … Continue reading Kit de Waal’s “My Name is Leon”
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