February 2018 - Andrew Blackman

Celebrating airbrushed versions of the heroes of the past is easy. A more urgent task is to identify and support the heroes of tomorrow.

Andrew Blackman on Natives of My Person by George Lamming: “Yes, I think you’d like Lamming, although he might be difficult to find these days in Australia, especially on audiobook.…” Jun 22, 13:19
Andrew Blackman on Natives of My Person by George Lamming: “Hi Marcie, I hadn’t thought about it, but you’re probably right! Maritime fiction tends to focus on the storms and…” Jun 22, 13:10
Andrew Blackman on Natives of My Person by George Lamming: “You’re welcome! Lamming is widely regarded as the best Barbadian novelist, so if you want to read something from the…” Jun 22, 13:07
Andrew Blackman on Books I read in May 2026: “Thanks for the recommendation, Meredith – I haven’t read Across The River and Into The Trees but will try it…” Jun 22, 13:05
Bellezza on Books I read in May 2026: “We had to read The Old Man and The Sea in high school, which was liking watching paint dry for…” Jun 17, 18:32

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