“It can certainly be misleading to take the attributes of a movement, or the anxieties and contradictions of a moment, and to personalize or 'objectify' them in the figure of one individual. Yet ordinary discourse would be unfeasible without the use of portmanteau terms—like 'Stalinism,' say—just as the most scrupulous insistence on historical forces will often have to concede to the sheer personality of a Napoleon or a Hitler. I thought then, and I think now, that Osama bin Laden was a near-flawless personification of the mentality of a real force: the force of Islamic jihad. And I also thought, and think now, that this force absolutely deserves to be called evil, and that the recent decapitation of its most notorious demagogue and organizer is to be welcomed without reserve. Osama bin Laden's writings and actions constitute a direct negation of human liberty, and vent an undisguised hatred and contempt for life itself.”
Quote by Christopher Hitchens
Book:The Enemy
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The Enemy
This is a notable picture book that addresses the human cost of war through its visual narrative. The story presents soldiers on opposing sides who encounter each other in a wartime setting. Through its simplified artistic approach and minimal text, the book invites young readers to consider the nature of conflict and the common experiences shared by those placed on different sides of a battle. The work has been recognized as a significant Australian contribution to children's literature dealing with complex themes of warfare and peace. more
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