Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Year of the Rat by Harry Shukman

An account of investigative journalism.

But it doesn't require any investigation for something which is out in open. It was never hidden and all the people mentioned in this book were always open about their opinions. It might have been in disguise for a few for different reasons but there was no hiding.

What it takes to get your will done? You work for it or you get others worked up for it. And the will in this case is either power or money.

Peace

Defiance by Loubna Mrie

Are we what we live on or what we live for?

The problem with memoir is that it shows what the writer wants to show, and cautiously gloss over what is not need to be said. The story here is a lot of courage, and loss but a close read hides a well provided life until the life becomes beyond living.

Its sad to think about all those people who didn't get a chance to a better life but it should not stop the celebrations of every life saved and nurtured. Defiance and curiosity takes people to unimaginable places for the good or bad.

Love