Ahhh that was an interesting eve. I had something like 10 questions in hand and managed to get one out. I also had three books in my bag & managed to get one out. The red went down well too. So, after all that world history and politics tonight, let's look at a few books.
Down and Out in Paris and London - George Orwell
Before he did 1984. This is a true story account of Orwell living it rough. Click on book's title for more.
Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America - Barbara Ehrenreich
Mentioned before, looking into low wage America and the poverty trap.
Sex, Prejudice and Politics - Junie Morosi
Junie's book about her life. Very 60s but also very interesting to read in this day & age. The most interesting thing about this book is that you learn quite a bit about her life prior to Australia.
Catherine the Great - Henri Troyat
The power & the history & the loves of...
Cold is the Grave - Peter Robinson
"I don't mind them".
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