Chris Waldburger

Chris Waldburger

Five Books to Understand the Modern World Part Two: 'Cry, the Beloved Country'

Aug 29, 2017
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"I have one great fear in my heart, that one day when they are turned to loving, they will find that we are turned to hating": Alan Paton as South African prophet.

The Five Books series reflects on books which can help us reflect on the madness of our current moment. Links to each are below:

  1. Lord of the Flies

  2. Cry, the Beloved Country

  3. Brave New World

  4. A Tale o…

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