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Book SynopsisYasmin Gunaratnam teaches in sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London. Her latest book is
Death and the Migrant: Bodies, Borders, Care (2013).
Trade ReviewA lively collection of celebration and gratitude. * Publishers Weekly *
An outstanding celebration of the commitment, compassion, and fierceness of John's generosity in his life and work. For decades, John has sought the heart of things and given strength. Come to this beautiful book for solidarity, for vision, and the affirmation that some voices are so true they must be heard. * Anne Michaels, poet and author of Fugitive Pieces *
There are a few authors that can change the way you look at the world through their writing and John Berger is one of them. * Jarvis Cocker, musician and author of Mother, Brother, Lover: Selected Lyrics (2012) *
The essays in this collection speak to the great range of John Berger's writing that so often reveals a crucial and often unspoken history of our times. * Michael Ondaatje, author of The English Patient *
Like John Berger himself: remarkable in every sense. This collection is expansive, intimate, sensuous, poetic, and political. A book that enriches the soul. * Suad Amiry, author of Sharon and My Mother-in-Law *
John Berger has made the world a better place to live in. I do not say this lightly. These essays tell us how he succeeded in that task. * Arundhati Roy, author of The God of Small Things *
Table of ContentsForeword - Jean Mohr Preface - Amarjit Chandan Introduction - Yasmin Gunaratnam The Colour of the Cosmos Graphite - Hans Jürgen Balmes Hay - Rema Hammami and John Berger Fire - Kathryn Yusoff Milk - Ana Amália Alves Blood - Gavin Francis Forest - Nikos Papastergiadis Toast - Michael Broughton Oil -Tessa McWatt The Trees are in Their Place Fences - Nick Thorpe Method - Iain Chambers Life - Glenn Jordon Meetings - Nirmal Puwar Pain - Francisco-J. Hernández Adrián Secrets - Hsiao-Hung Pai Once through a Lens Memory - Heather Vrana Stars - Vikki Bell Conscience - Ram Rahman Performance - Doa Aly A Mirror - Rashmi Duraiswamy Undefeated Despair Trauma - Alicia Salomone Jest - Salima Hashmi Hate - Mustafa Dikeç Hope - Malathi de Alwis Spirit - Tania Tamari Nasir Propaganda - Rochelle Simmons Here is Where We Meet Notes - Amarjit Chandan Verbs - Ali Smith Play - N. Rajyalakshmi interviews Pushpamala N. Tenderness - Christina Linardaki Love - Julie Christie Courage - Yahia Yakhlef Solidarity - Ambalavaner Sivanandan Tennis - John Christie Afterword - Sally Potter
