August 2022 - Andrew Blackman

Reading

August 2022 Reading Roundup

My reading in August was dominated by listening to six books by the same author on a long, long road trip across Europe.

Reading

Freedom and Death by Nikos Kazantzakis: Book Review

"Captain Wildboar was his apt nickname in Megalokastro. With his sudden rages, his deep, dark, round eyes, his short, stubborn neck and…

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Andrew Blackman on Ngugi wa Thiong’o and Alexis Wright at Southbank Centre: “I’m glad you found your way here, Bill. I’ll look out for your review of Plains of Promise. And thanks…” Mar 11, 08:19
Andrew Blackman on What is this “rules-based international order” you speak of?: “You’re right about those trade entanglements. This is what Britain discovered after leaving the EU – it’s very complicated and…” Mar 11, 08:10
wadholloway on Ngugi wa Thiong’o and Alexis Wright at Southbank Centre: “I’ve written a bit about both Ngugi and Wright recently, so was pleased you pointed to this older post of…” Mar 11, 00:07
Marcie McCauley on What is this “rules-based international order” you speak of?: “It is such a LOT right now but, ironically, (paradoxically?) hiding from a source of discomfort never brings peace/security because…” Mar 10, 16:20
Andrew Blackman on What is this “rules-based international order” you speak of?: “I understand that, Bean. I think you can have a real impact on a local level, especially in the work…” Mar 10, 14:15