Litsy

On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century | Timothy Snyder

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This is a simple book for anybody to understand. It takes 20 points, that felt significant, from the time of Nazi Germany and related them to today. The points are clear and concise, with just enough detail and historical context to understand. It‘s small, and pocket sized, for your connivence. For being originally written in 2016 (with updated points of 2020), there are incredible points that are comparable between Germany then and America today.

kspenmoll I read it in 2016. Interested in updates. 3d

Bookish_Gal @kspenmoll Im not sure how different it would be, but I can say it didn‘t feel like an added on book. Only a few mentions of, basically, a president said this or did that in the years leading up to and into 2020. 3d

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MissHel

On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century | Timothy Snyder

Welp fam, this is gonna be a long haul (not the book; it‘s almost a pamphlet.) What do you do when you‘re scared? Read a book. Drink your water. Get some sleep.

Ruthiella Yup. I need to read this too. Courage! (edited) 5d

MissHel @Ruthiella thank you! ❤️ 5d

Leftcoastzen Essential read . 5d

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Paultergeist

The Woman Who Shot Mussolini: A Biography | Frances Stonor Saunders

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I abandoned this book because my former history teacher told us that he didn‘t cover moussilini because of the r word, and that includes lots of cases of it in this book. This book is not safe.

itsjustme40something

Mein Kampf - the Official 1939 Edition | Adolf Hitler

Everyone debates the facts with subtle nuances , what aboutism & old fashioned gaslighting....I'm not debating if the South African immigrant did or didn't do a nazi salute (He totally did by the way), but the dismantling of the Department of Healths department of woman's health & reproductive rights in less than 24 hrs is fact. Can't wait for me Feb appointment to get my paperwork together to leave this country.

Darklunarose It‘s going to be a dreadful term. The damage will be massive. I can‘t blame you for getting out of there. 1w

itsjustme40something Watching how many people are either in support of it or normalize it is almost as terrifying as it happening. 1w

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Pogue

On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century | Timothy Snyder

My book haul for today.

Leftcoastzen Essential read I reread recently

On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century

Pogue @Leftcoastzen I borrowed the graphic novel from the library and knew I needed a copy. 1w

DogMomIrene Dungeon Crawler Carl is such a fantastic escape! I loved the audio performance. 1w

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UnderworldAmusements

Might is Right: The Authoritative Edition | Ragnar Redbeard

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swynn

On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century | Timothy Snyder

My November pick for #12Booksof2024 succinctly and elegantly describes the situation we're in, and offers real strategies for facing it with integrity. For me it has provoked much thought, many conversations, and practical preparations. I don't want this to be the best book I read in 2024, but right now it feels like it may be

@Andrew65

Andrew65 Such tough times we are in, and ahead, unfortunately. 4w

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Gleefulreader

The Damned Season | Carlo Lucarelli

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This is the second in the De Luca trilogy. Again, it is a book that uses a mystery framework to offer a slice of Italian history, this time set just after WW2 and the fall of Mussolini. Commissario De Luca is on the run and hiding his identity, fearing reprisals for his time in the secret police. He is discovered and he must help solve a crime in exchange for his release. The shifting morals and allegiances are quite interesting. #europacollective

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