Eddie Marsan
Pro European Social Democrat. Black Lives Matter.
Book Recommendations:
Recommended by Eddie Marsan
“Empireland is a fantastic book by @Sathnam. Wow, when people are presented with evidence that challenges their national, cultural or political identity, they very often give up any pretence of morality & turn to violence & abuse to defend it. https://t.co/eqLQ1U7OUu” (from X)
Sanghera Sathnam(you?)
Sanghera Sathnam(you?)
WINNER OF THE 2022 BRITISH BOOK AWARD FOR NARRATIVE NONFICTION***THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED THE CHANNEL 4 DOCUMENTARY 'EMPIRE STATE OF MIND'***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'The real remedy is education of the kind that Sanghera has embraced - accepting, not ignoring, the past' Gerard deGroot, The Times_____________________________________________________EMPIRE explains why there are millions of Britons living worldwide.EMPIRE explains Brexit and the feeling that we are exceptional.EMPIRE explains our distrust of cleverness.EMPIRE explains Britain's particular brand of racism.Strangely hidden from view, the British Empire remains a subject of both shame and glorification. In his bestselling book, Sathnam Sanghera shows how our imperial past is from how we live and think to the foundation of the NHS and even our response to the COVID-19 crisis.At a time of great division, when we are arguing about what it means to be British, Empireland is a groundbreaking revelation - a much-needed and enlightening portrait of contemporary British society, shining a light on everything that usually gets left unsaid._______________________________________________________' Empireland takes a perfectly-judged approach to its contentious but necessary subject' Jonathan Coe'I only wish this book has been around when I was at school' Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London'This remarkable book shines the brightest of lights into some of the darkest and most misunderstood corners of our shared history' James O'Brien
Recommended by Eddie Marsan
“You know when you read a really good book, with a fascinating premise and suddenly you see evidence of it, everywhere ... I’m really getting that vibe from @Baddiel’s #jewsdontcount https://t.co/5QsriqOoxO” (from X)
David Baddiel(you?)
David Baddiel(you?)
Jews Don’t Count is a book for people on the right side of history. People fighting the good fight against homophobia, disablism, transphobia and, particularly, racism. People, possibly, like you. It is the comedian and writer David Baddiel’s contention that one type of racism has been left out of this fight. In his unique combination of reasoning, polemic, personal experience and jokes, Baddiel argues that those who think of themselves as on the right side of history have often ignored the history of anti-Semitism. He outlines why and how, in a time of intensely heightened awareness of minorities, Jews don’t count as a real minority.
Recommended by Eddie Marsan
“I remember reading the Politics of Hope by Rabbi Sacks many years ago. It was a beautifully written & profound book and had a great affect me. I’ll be forever grateful. May he RIP. https://t.co/uC8AWrAnAD” (from X)
Jonathan Sacks(you?)
Jonathan Sacks(you?)
Physical description; xvi, 288 p. ; 22 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (p. 270-279) and index. Summary; A treatment of politics and society. Sacks argues for a system beyond collectivist and individualist politics which are inadequate to the social problems facing post-industrial democracies. He is positive in his conclusions, intending this book to be an antidote to the prevailing mood of pessimism. Subjects;Political ethics. Civilization, Modern — 20th century — Moral and ethical aspects. Social values. Social ethics. Community life. Common good. Civil society. Moral conditions. Liberty. Libertarianism — Moral and ethical aspects. Social change — Cross-cultural studies. Libertarianism. Great Britain — Politics and government — 20th century — Social aspects. Political science & theory ; Political democracy. United Kingdom, Great Britain ; USA. Political Science / General. Political sociology ; Religion and politics. Genre; Bibliography.