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I had read a few of these letters in the article in The Guardian already but after seeing that they had published an actual book with these, I was too tempted not to buy it. Brexit, like most political topics especially of the present, is almost impossible to talk about without a few people losing their shit. And depending on a family's situation, I get it. But mostly it's idiots who do the yelling. Since I’m pretty tired of all these people foaming at the mouth just because they have forgotten
An eclectic and eminently readable collection of essays praising the European experience written in the wake of the Brexit Referendum result.
Europeans I love you and hate you all at the same time don't be sad though hope is a bay a anchor can save you
Europeans I love you and hate you all at the same time don't be sad though hope is a bay a anchor can save you
I simply loved this book...how horrible is Brexit for UK people who feel Europe is equally their home. As I am an American and also feel I am European, so many parts rang intensely for me.
Interesting read. A collection of brief anecdotes and essays. There are some real highlights (Colin Tude and Michel Faber in particular) but the majority are a bit underwhelming and surprisingly repetitive (there are more countries in Europe that France you know). All in all I'm glad I picked it up. It was, pleasantly, less political and more hopeful/reflective than I expected.
Interesting read. A collection of brief anecdotes and essays. There are some real highlights (Colin Tude and Michel Faber in particular) but the majority are a bit underwhelming and surprisingly repetitive (there are more countries in Europe that France you know). All in all I'm glad I picked it up. It was, pleasantly, less political and more hopeful/reflective than I expected.
A collection of articles written by people who've had a lifelong love for Europe and who consider themselves as both British (or English/Scottish/Welsh) and European. Mostly remembering their first encounter with the continent, these short stories of moments in their own lives were lovely to read, sentimental and sad but also, at times hopeful and determined. After 4.5 years of this Brexit disaster, it's now over and for me it was a feeling combining resignation, sadness and a sense of "it's not...
I'm well aware that part of the reason I like this is because it's an echo chamber for me (although I didn't agree with everyone's take, it's very clearly a book for Us Traitors What Voted Remain), and there is also the fact that a lot of the stories come across as super-privileged...BUTThe thing that really struck me while reading this was the fact that, one day, a bunch of Eton-and-Oxford-educated Tory unprintables decided that they got to be the men of the people while all artists and intelle...
I campaigned tirelessly for Britain to stay in the EU – out on the streets, handing out leaflets, helping to man stalls, signing petitions, writing letters …. I was utterly distraught when the final results of the referendum came in – I still am. When asked why I believed that Britain was better off in the EU, I would generally bring out the economic, trade and security arguments (mainly because they were the ones on our Remain leaflets). And I do wholeheartedly believe in the importance of thos...
This is a must read for anyone feeing bereft about our leaving the EU - funny, sad, poignant and heartrending in abundance, but also with glimmers of hope and so much goodwill....somehting I will turn to again and again...
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Lovely book. Stories from the heart.
Writers and thinkers from every part of Britain on leaving the EU, and what being part of the EU has meant to them (most of it good, very good indeed).
A collection of essays by writers, artists, musicians etc in celebration if Europe. Some interesting reads They are all pretty short and can be dipped in and out of. However there is quite a bit of reputation many people saying similar things and sharing experiences of many of the same places. It's worth a read for anyone who shares the sorrow that the UK has decided to leave the EU and is handy if you've just got a few minutes spare as all the essays are pretty short.
I’m not a great lover of short stories so I struggled with this, not helped by having to look up each author at the back of the book before reading their tale. Much as I empathise fully with the sentiments expressed I did find it all a bit samey as the book went in. That said, there are some beautiful reflections on what is such a sad discussion.
I’m not a great lover of short stories so I struggled with this, not helped by having to look up each author at the back of the book before reading their tale. Much as I empathise fully with the sentiments expressed I did find it all a bit samey as the book went in. That said, there are some beautiful reflections on what is such a sad discussion.
I’m not a great lover of short stories so I struggled with this, not helped by having to look up each author at the back of the book before reading their tale. Much as I empathise fully with the sentiments expressed I did find it all a bit samey as the book went in. That said, there are some beautiful reflections on what is such a sad discussion.
