“Americans did not acquire their fear neurosis as the result of a traumatic experience - war devasting their country, pestilence sweeping the land, famine wiping out helpless millions. Americans had to be taught to hate and fear an unseen enemy. The teachers were men in official positions, in government, men whom Americans normally trust without question.”
Quote by Martha Gellhorn
Work
The View From The Ground
This book invites readers to consider the world as it appears from an ordinary, grounded position. Rather than adopting a sweeping or elevated perspective, the narrative focuses on the immediate, tangible reality that surrounds people in their daily lives. Through its exploration of this theme, the work encourages reflection on how perspective shapes understanding, and how the view from within a situation can differ profoundly from more distant or abstract interpretations. The approach emphasizes closeness to lived experience, the details that emerge when one is immersed in a moment, and the insights that can only be gained by standing firmly on the ground rather than looking down from a removed or privileged position. more
Author
Martha Gellhorn
Martha Gellhorn was an American journalist and author, renowned for her adventurous life and her role as a pioneering war correspondent. She was a distinguished figure in the literary community, with her writing frequently exploring the human experience, especially during times of war. Gellhorn's career spanned several decades, and she was celebrated for her courage and her talent for capturing the spirit of the people and places she visited. more
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