Tag Archives: Communism

Book Review: I Was A Slave In Russia

I Was A Slave In Russia: An American Tells His Story, by John Noble Published in 1958, this account by an American young man who had been imprisoned by the Soviets as a spy after having spent World War II … Continue reading

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The Dinosaur’s Prayer

I have deeply mixed feelings about the writing and legacy of Arthur Koestler. I own one of his books in my personal library, and my feelings about that book capture, in a nutshell, my feelings about the legacy and writing … Continue reading

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Fidel Castro Appreciation Day

This morning at Legacy I saw a very strange sight, one that was both a very bizarre reminder of home and also a sobering warning about the relationship of politics and fashion in this part of Thailand. This morning one … Continue reading

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