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Things That Can and Cannot Be Said

By Arundhati Roy and John Cusack
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Things That Can and Cannot Be Said offers an engaging exploration of discussions between Arundhati Roy, John Cusack, and NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden. The book delves into the implications of state surveillance, freedom, and the balance of power in contemporary society. Through personal anecdotes and intriguing dialogues, the authors provide insight into issues that shape our world today.
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This book may appeal to you if you are intrigued by insightful conversations between prominent figures that tackle pressing political and social issues. Arundhati Roy and John Cusack engage in thought-provoking discussions, making it a compelling read for those passionate about global current affairs and the power of dialogue.

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Things That Can and Cannot Be Said

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Acclaimed actor John Cusack and Booker Prize-winning activist Arundhati Roy meet heroic whistle-blower Edward Snowden and report back.

What sort of love is this love that we have for countries? What sort of country is it that will ever live up to our dreams? What sort of dreams were these that have been broken?

An account of an unforgettable meeting between four people over two daysβ€”Arundhati Roy, Edward Snowden, John Cusack, and Daniel Ellsburg. Weaving together verbatim conversations and narrated recollections from both Roy and Cusack, this Penguin Special interrogates the geopolitical forces which shape our world.

Ranging from the Vietnam War and the Pentagon Papers to ongoing crises in the Middle East, it brings to these topics the full force of Arundhati Roy's passionate humanity and searing intellect. Both political and personal, activist and humanist, this is a powerful call for resistance to America's ongoing, malign hegemony.

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Things That Can and Cannot Be Said offers insights from a significant meeting between influential figures like Edward Snowden and Daniel Ellsberg, with Arundhati Roy and John Cusack, exploring political discourse and activism. Reviews highlight Roy's confident and original thinking, noting that the book challenges readers to critically assess political issues. Her essays are praised for their fluency, deep understanding of global politics, and resonant calls for justice, making the narrative both inspiring and thought-provoking.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241980088

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 78g

Pages: 128

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Arundhati Roy Education & Reference John Cusack Non-Fiction Penguin Books Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

John Cusack (Author) John Cusack is an American actor, producer and screenwriter. He has starred in many films, including Say Anything, Grosse Pointe Blank, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Being John Malkovich, and High Fidelity. He is an outspoken political commentator whose writings have appeared in the Huffington Post. Arundhati Roy (Author) Arundhati Roy is the author of the novels The God of Small Things, which won the Booker Prize in 1997, and The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, which was longlisted for the Booker Prize in 2017. She is the author of various works of non-fiction including My Seditious Heart, Azadi and, most recently, The Architecture of Modern Empire.

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