Hold Everything Dear - John Berger

John Berger occupies a unique position in the international cultural scene: artist, filmmaker, poet, philosopher, novelist, essayist, he is also a deeply thoughtful political activist. In Hold Everything Dear, his artistry and activism mesh in an attempt to make sense of the world as we have come to know it during the past six years. Berger analyzes the nature of t.e.r.r.o.r.i.s.m and the profound despair that gives rise to it. He writes about the homelessness of millions across the globe who have been forced by poverty and war into lives as refugees. He discusses Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine, Serbia, Bosnia, China, Indonesia--anyplace the power of corporations, the military, or paramilitar...Read more