Book Review #13: The Forever War – America’s Unending Conflict With Itself

[…] It is not the American deep state that is the problem, but rather America’s deep history. Nick Bryant Nations born out of war often retain the violent scars of their turbulent history. Nowhere is this better exemplified than in the United States of America, where unfortunately division, mistrust and misinformation are the norm ofContinue reading “Book Review #13: The Forever War – America’s Unending Conflict With Itself”

Book Review #10: The Godfather

‘A friend should always underestimate your virtues and an enemy overestimate your faults.’ Mario Puzo “I came here today because I heard Don Corleone is an honorable man”. Ah, yes, The Godfather. One of the greatest Hollywood films ever created, with a superstar cast including Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Richard Castellano,Continue reading “Book Review #10: The Godfather”

Book Review #3: A Promised Land

More than anyone, this book is for young people – an invitation to once again remake the world, and to bring about, through hard work, determination, and a big dose of imagination, an America that finally aligns with all that is best in us. Barack Obama As a fan of politics, government and international relationsContinue reading “Book Review #3: A Promised Land”