Book Club Book 3 - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists - Robert Tressell

[Sam Lord]

The Book Club is now open for suggestions for our next book. But remember - do not suggest something unless you are prepared to read it and join in the discussion if it is selected.

Fiction is not ruled out, bty.

Post your suggestions on this thread. In a week or so we will make a decision.

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SELECTED BOOK : THE RAGGED TROUSERED PHILANTHROPISTS - ROBERT TRESSELL

EDIT: The selected book: The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists - audio version (Gutenbergy Ed.) http://librivox.org/the-ragged-trousered-philanthropists-by-robert-tressell/

TEXT VERSION: Text version of the Gutenberg ed. http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3608

TUC VERSION: With the original manuscript - http://www.unionhistory.info/ragged/browse.php

[Gruffalo]

Gareth Peirce, lawyer to the Guildford 4, has a book out which would be well worth a read ( I have a read a little of a friend's copy). It is a collection of 4 essays which basically calls her country to account. One of the essays is on the treatment of the Irish:

http://www.versobooks.com/events/50-...-the-dark-side

[Summerday Sands]

Hi Sam. I recently heard Ishmael Reed plug his latest book on the radio. I don't know if its any good but the title is so blunt & startling that it could be a fascinating read:

"Barack Obama and the Jim Crow Media: The Return of the Nigger Breakers"

[ame="http://www.amazon.ca/Barack-Obama-Jim-Crow-Media/dp/0981240577"]Barack Obama and the Jim Crow Media: The Return of the Nigger Breakers: Amazon.ca: Ishmael Reed: Books[/ame]

[Sam Lord]

Hi Sam. I recently heard Ishmael Reed plug his latest book on the radio. I don't know if its any good but the title is so blunt & startling that it could be a fascinating read:

"Barack Obama and the Jim Crow Media: The Return of the Nigger Breakers"

That link is not working for me. But here is another:

http://www.barakabooks.com/news/bara...d-spring-2010/

[Summerday Sands]

That link is not working for me. But here is another:

http://www.barakabooks.com/news/bara...d-spring-2010/

Thanks Sam sorry about the link, it was an image link that I messed up.

[Sam Lord]

Gareth Peirce, lawyer to the Guildford 4, has a book out which would be well worth a read ( I have a read a little of a friend's copy). It is a collection of 4 essays which basically calls her country to account. One of the essays is on the treatment of the Irish:

http://www.versobooks.com/events/50-...-the-dark-side

I've always been a big fan of Gareth Pierce so this one is very tempting to me. Read a brilliant article by her not too long ago in the LRB dealing with the Lockerbie case. The book might not be readily available this side of the Atlantic, however, which would pose a problem for me. I will look into it.

Keep the suggestions coming, folks.

[Sam Lord]

Hi Sam. I recently heard Ishmael Reed plug his latest book on the radio. I don't know if its any good but the title is so blunt & startling that it could be a fascinating read:

I am sure. Lots of insight into the teabagger mentality, no doubt. Would it be readily available in Ireland?

[C. Flower]

I've always been a big fan of Gareth Pierce so this one is very tempting to me. Read a brilliant article by her not too long ago in the LRB dealing with the Lockerbie case. The book might not be readily available this side of the Atlantic, however, which would pose a problem for me. I will look into it.

Keep the suggestions coming, folks.

I'd read this too. I sounds do-able and worth doing. Read the article on Lockerbie at the time of the release of the "bomber" and there is a thread somewhere on it - covered in white powder.

[Griska]

What about Fintan O'Toole- Enough is Enough. It's inexpensive, relatively short and full of talking points?

[C. Flower]

I own it, and haven't read it, so I'm not going to object...

[Gruffalo]

I've always been a big fan of Gareth Pierce so this one is very tempting to me. Read a brilliant article by her not too long ago in the LRB dealing with the Lockerbie case. The book might not be readily available this side of the Atlantic, however, which would pose a problem for me. I will look into it.

Keep the suggestions coming, folks.

I had the great pleasure of meeting her over Christmas. She is a wonderful woman and surprisingly humble. I was pre-warned not to tell her how a great she is is as she would be embarrassed.

If you cant get it, can you arrange for someone here to get it and post it to you.

[Sam Lord]

Still open for suggestions .....

[C. Flower]

Are there any funny political books? We might be in need of some comic relief.

[C. Flower]

Fraxinus mentions reading something by Steve Biko that sounds interesting.

[5intheface]

Are there any funny political books? We might be in need of some comic relief.

It ain't new but 'The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists' would fit the bill.

Irish connection too.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rag...hilanthropists


Not funny but 'The Merthyr Rising' by Gwyn A Williams would maybe interest our friends in Wales?

http://www.uwp.co.uk/book_desc/1014.html

Both excellent reads IMHO.