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masonn's review
4.0
A great read as we prepare for Trump to take office. The direction our government is moving seems to be accompanied by attitudes in both leaders and the people that mirror some of the sentiments in China's society, and Liu Xiaobo helps elucidate the motives behind some of these sentiments while offering ways in which we can respond to them. The book clicked really well for me, and I think anyone wanting a better understanding of how fear and thirst for power can affect government should give it a read.
jelundberg's review
5.0
This collection contains some of the most powerful, compelling, and brave political writing I have ever read. Liu's tenacity and determination to the cause of human rights in China is awe-inspiring. Anyone who wants a clear picture of the culture and politics of China's Communist Party, and its brutal commitment to its stranglehold on power, would be well-advised to read these essays. Liu's poetry in this volume serve as both counterpoint and palate cleanser, and lend an enduring sense of humanity to this remarkable man.
masonn's review against another edition
4.0
A great read as we prepare for Trump to take office. The direction our government is moving seems to be accompanied by attitudes in both leaders and the people that mirror some of the sentiments in China's society, and Liu Xiaobo helps elucidate the motives behind some of these sentiments while offering ways in which we can respond to them. The book clicked really well for me, and I think anyone wanting a better understanding of how fear and thirst for power can affect government should give it a read.
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