Graham Greene “The End of the Affair” – book review
In misery, we seem aware of our own existence, even though it may be in the form of a monstrous egotism Continue reading Graham Greene “The End of the Affair” – book review
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Michelle Obama’s “Becoming” -book review
It all started because Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was interviewing Michelle Obama in the Southbank Centre in London, and I really wanted to go. Continue reading Michelle Obama’s “Becoming” -book review
Neil Gaiman’s “American Gods”- book review
Neil Gaiman’s epic American road trip, full of Norse gods and tricksters Continue reading Neil Gaiman’s “American Gods”- book review
Phil Knight “Shoe Dog” – book review
I was just looking for an inspirational ‘can-do’ story. That’s what this book fundamentally is. Continue reading Phil Knight “Shoe Dog” – book review
Henry James’s “Princess Casamassima” – book review
When I finished reading this book, I looked at the world in a bemused daze… Continue reading Henry James’s “Princess Casamassima” – book review
Oliver Bullough ‘s “Moneyland” – book review
I bought this book on a whim and I don’t regret it. Continue reading Oliver Bullough ‘s “Moneyland” – book review
Ryszard Kapuściński “Travels with Herodotus” (Podróże z Herodotem) – a short book essay
I wouldn’t have it in my heart to say that I could write any semblance of an impartial review of Kapuściński’s Travels with Herodotus. Here’s why: the book is wired into my very nervous system. If you’re seeking a somewhat less biased introduction to the book, by all means, have a look at the reviews : here are links to The Guardian and The New … Continue reading Ryszard Kapuściński “Travels with Herodotus” (Podróże z Herodotem) – a short book essay
James Wong’s “How to Eat Better” – book review
Wong attempts to synthesize the latest scientific studies on healthy eating. Continue reading James Wong’s “How to Eat Better” – book review
The Courage to Be Disliked – book review
The focus of the book are the teachings of Alfred Adler, a contemporary of Freud’s who lived and taught together with him in Vienna. But Freud and Adler fell out, and while Freud became the superstar of psychology, Adler has been much less discussed, at least in popular culture. While Freud uses the idea of past trauma to unlock the secrets of the mind, Adler … Continue reading The Courage to Be Disliked – book review
John Guy’s “Mary Queen of Scots” – book review
I picked up this copy of John Guy’s “Mary Queen of Scots” at Sainsbury’s for 4 pounds, with a film tie-in cover, and I do not regret it. The book was published originally as “My Heart is My Own” and won the Whitbread Biography Award in 2004. I had read David Starkey’s biography of the young Elizabeth when I was in my early teens, but … Continue reading John Guy’s “Mary Queen of Scots” – book review
