The only memoirs written by one of the Chinese leaders of the modern era. It gives an insider’s account of the strategies and tactics they used in foreign policies and diplomatic negotiations, with some juicy details. It’s interesting to see how heads of states make their imprints on the relationships between two countries. Nelson Mandela unabashedly sought financial aids, Deng Xiaoping showed vision and backbone in dealings with the U.S.
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“Memoirs” by Brian Mulroney
Having finished reading his 1,000 plus page autobiography, I can’t help wonder why so many people and the media in Canada hate Mulroney. If nothing else, he is a great writer and teacher, I’ve learned quite a few things about Canadian history and politics, which I knew nothing about before. He wrote with warmth and humor about his political allies, his family and his personal relationships with other world leaders. […]
Read more“Natural Capitalism” by Paul Hawken
One of those rare books that leave you wanting to know more and take action. “Natural capital refers to the natural resources and ecosystem services that make possible all economic activity, indeed all life. …Yet current business practices typically fail to take into account the value of these assets. As a result, natural capital is being degraded and liquidated by the wasteful use of such resources as energy, materials, water, […]
Read more“The Geography of Hope: A Tour of the World We Need” by Chris Turner
A comprehensive overview of the environment movement, both the ideology and practice, technologies and techniques, peoples and policies. It goes way beyond recycle bins, solar panels and hybrid cars, and introduces the readers to a whole new way of defining economic growth, our relationship with and responsibility for the environment. It is not only sustainable energy, but sustainable communities and lifestyle. The author travels around the world to interview pioneers […]
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