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Everything in Moderation
Writing on everything from a defence of suburban life and moderate politics to big ideas and pop culture, Daniel Finkelstein is one of the UK’s most entertaining and widely read columnists.
This collection brings together Finkelstein’s greatest writings from "The Times", ranging from the personal – with his articles on growing up Jewish in Hendon Central and on the deaths of both of his parents – to the political, with columns on how to predict elections, the way political science showed us Ed Miliband was on his way to defeat, and why the base rate of coups meant Jeremy Corbyn wouldn’t be ousted before an election.
Wry, informed and often brilliantly funny, these pieces zip between Walt Disney, Hilary Clinton, David Bowie, Margaret Thatcher, Clement Attlee and Muhammed Ali. They make arguments about football, assisted dying, the art of becoming Prime Minister and the musical Hamilton. Cutting through the chatter to get to the centre of politics and culture, this varied and stimulating book gives an eclectic insight into the biggest conversations of the modern day. Everything is here. In moderation of course.
This collection brings together Finkelstein’s greatest writings from "The Times", ranging from the personal – with his articles on growing up Jewish in Hendon Central and on the deaths of both of his parents – to the political, with columns on how to predict elections, the way political science showed us Ed Miliband was on his way to defeat, and why the base rate of coups meant Jeremy Corbyn wouldn’t be ousted before an election.
Wry, informed and often brilliantly funny, these pieces zip between Walt Disney, Hilary Clinton, David Bowie, Margaret Thatcher, Clement Attlee and Muhammed Ali. They make arguments about football, assisted dying, the art of becoming Prime Minister and the musical Hamilton. Cutting through the chatter to get to the centre of politics and culture, this varied and stimulating book gives an eclectic insight into the biggest conversations of the modern day. Everything is here. In moderation of course.
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480 pages, Hardcover
Published March 2, 2021
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September 6, 2020
This collection of Daniel Finkelstein's writings for The Times encompasses a range of subjects. Politics, particularly Conservative politics, figures heavily, but there are musings on a range of other subjects, and figures contemporary and historical.
I'm not exactly in step with the author's politics, but I found even the pieces I disagreed with to be thoughtful, well written and argued. He's very politically savvy, and makes convincing cases for the causes he seeks to advance. Along with the variety, it's what made this collection so fascinating and enjoyable. And if a particular piece doesn't take your fancy, there'll be another one along shortly.
I'm not exactly in step with the author's politics, but I found even the pieces I disagreed with to be thoughtful, well written and argued. He's very politically savvy, and makes convincing cases for the causes he seeks to advance. Along with the variety, it's what made this collection so fascinating and enjoyable. And if a particular piece doesn't take your fancy, there'll be another one along shortly.
November 27, 2023
Collection of short pieces spanning around the last 20 years from the Tory Times contributor. Didn't agree with his POV on some things but always good to consider opinions you don't agree with.
May 30, 2024
Had mostly dated very well, but one or two pieces now look a bit out of touch. As ever, beautifully written.
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