Fallout: How a guilty liberal lost his innocence

Andrew Anthony's The Fallout is a polemical memoir that examines the prejudices that shaped progressive, liberal, and wider public opinion after the events of 11 September. It explores crime and violence, liberty and society, principles and practice, and questions that no longer match their received answers.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 336 pages
\n Publication date: 05 March 2018
\n Publisher: Vintage Publishing
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In the year 2001, Andrew Anthony found himself situated in a relatively comfortable position within the liberal left media. A successful journalist for both the Observer and Guardian, he firmly believed that he was standing on the right side of the argument, aligning himself with the left. However, the aftermath of the 11 September events prompted a significant shift in his perspective. He observed that many of his colleagues and friends were seemingly more interested in understanding the perpetrator of the attacks rather than offering support to the victims.

America, in their eyes, had it coming. Refusing to subscribe to this analysis, Anthony embarked on a challenging and painful journey to unravel the prejudices that had deeply influenced progressive, liberal, and broader public opinion. The result is his provocative memoir, The Fallout, which chronicles his political education in Thatcher's Britain and his profound mid-life reassessment. This book delves into profound themes such as crime and violence, liberty and society, principles and practices, and raises essential questions that no longer align with the accepted answers.

Through his personal experiences and thoughtful analysis, Anthony challenges readers to reassess their beliefs and consider the broader societal implications of their actions. The Fallout serves as a powerful testament to the importance of introspection, empathy, and a commitment to promoting justice and equality in a world that continues to evolve and confront new challenges.

\n Weight: 234g\n
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 33 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781784700423\n \n