THE PATH OF INNOCENCE (Book) - 2/5/2010 7:53:10 AM
The Path of Innocence is a romantic novel, but not one of the run-of-the-mill variety. It is richly emotional and has depth and an understanding of the psychology of young people from very different backgrounds as they face the challenges of idealism and adulthood. Fiona comes from a supportive family whereas Roger has to put up with the emotional cruelty of his wealthy and selfish father.
The novel develops both in terms of plot and characters, is well-written, but also, and significantly, is an easy read. It makes you want to follow the next stages of the ups and downs of Fiona and Roger's struggles, their need for friendship and acceptance but also the pain they both suffer as a result of showing too much trust in those they perceive as friends.
These are often the problems of many young adults, but for Fiona and Roger the complications of their intertwined backgrounds are more than many have to cope with in a whole lifetime. But, happily, they survive.
Voting in the UK election (Article) - 4/18/2010 4:24:50 AM
Democracy as we know it is an utter disaster, with voting rights extended to the ignorant, the idle, and the uneducated. Politicians bleed hard working people of their hard-earned cash to buy the votes of the majority; they borrow from future generations by means of massive public debt - and all to buy votes.
It's time we questioned the democratic disaster.
