Mutiny! Why We Love Pirates, and How They Can Save Us

by Kester Brewin

What is it with pirates?From Somali fishermen to DVD hawkers to childrens parties, pirates surround us and their ‘Jolly Roger’ motif can be found on everything from skateboards to baby-grows. Yet the original pirates were mutineers, rebelling against the brutal and violent oppression of the princes and merchants who enslaved them.How has their fight become ours?In this highly original and ground-breaking book, Kester Brewin fuses history, philosophy and sociology to explore the place of piracy in history and culture, and, calling on Blackbeard, Luke Skywalker, Peter Pan and Odysseus, chases pirates through literature and film into the deepest realms of personal development, art, economics and belief.

Genres: Nonfiction

165 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 8, 2012

Reviews

[Dwayne Shugert · Rating 4 out of 5]

More like a 4.5 stars...fascinating and thought provoking. I loved reading about a dark interpretation of the prodigal son story and how pirates get us unstuck and move us forward. A great journey well worth the trip. A journey into the history of pirates and Odysseus and Marx and Zizek and Lacan and Jesus and to Google and Facebook and music and film...if you ever get a chance to read this book, I highly recommend that you do.

[Duane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daring, Imaginative, and Poignant!

Brewin is a writer and thinker that deserves to be propelled to the forefrunt of social consciousness. This book in particular is a shinging example. It is An amazingly brilliant and thought-provoking book that I have continued to read over and over again!

[Mr Frederick M Soole · Rating 4 out of 5]

The theory and philosophy of pirates! Religious side does not appeal but the rebellious side most definitely does. There is more to pirates than you know. Give me pirates any day.

This guy is a teacher at my daughters school - who would have guessed that underneath that mild exterior......

[Jesse Turri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant! Brewin's philosophical analysis and illustrative storytelling is a perfect blend.

[Donald · Rating 3 out of 5]

You can find my review here. http://bubsblurbs.com/?p=1585

[Paul Sundberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Creative, insightful

[Hannes · Rating 3 out of 5]

interesting angle, but lacked a captivating line.

[Keith Long · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite books ever. Here's my reflection: https://becoming-anew.blogspot.com/20...

[Jeff Gill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pirates in all parts of society are important. This book tells you why. It's a fun read.