Books

Chris Hedges on Apocalyptic Religion and the Death of Utopia

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Sep 19, 2007 In his book "Black Mass: Apocalyptic Religion and the Death of Utopia," John Gray warns that as the era of liberal intervention in international affairs wanes, it is being replaced with "primitive versions of religion" that will be used to fuel apocalyptic violence. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

‘Caspian Rain’

Gina Nahai Sep 17, 2007 Truthdig is pleased to present these two excerpts from the novel "Caspian Rain" by Gina Nahai, best-selling author of "Moonlight on the Avenue of Faith." In "Rain," her fourth novel, Nahai explores Iran's complex culture through the eyes of a group of memorable characters living in various sectors of society during the years leading up to the Islamic Revolution. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

The Tale of Sir Salman and the Bard of Espionage

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Jun 22, 2007 Back when the renowned author was in hiding because of a death threat from the Ayatollah Khomeini, he felt that John le Carre was no help to his cause. "The Satanic Verses" had sparked a spat between two literary lions. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Japanese PM Doth Protest Too Much

Staff / Truthdig Mar 3, 2007 Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is dabbling in revisionist history. Despite the historical evidence, and a 1993 apology by a government official, Abe now denies any Japanese military involvement in forcing thousands of women into brothels throughout Asia in the 1930s and '40s. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Women in the Middle East: Past and Present

Staff / Truthdig Dec 1, 2006 Read the entire introduction to UCLA professor emerita Nikki Keddie's new book, "Women in the Middle East: Past and Present." Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Frey, Publisher Settle ‘Unprecedented’ Lawsuit

Staff / Truthdig Sep 8, 2006 Readers who felt burned by the fabrications in James Frey's "A Million Little Pieces" can claim refunds, an agreement called unprecedented by a leading publishing attorney. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Dean Lauds ‘Playing President’

Staff / Truthdig Jul 29, 2006 In a thoughtful review, the former presidential counselor and bestselling author writes about Robert Scheer's new book: "If anyone has more succinctly stated and summarized the folly we call presidential campaigns, I am not aware of it -- and I read widely about the subject." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Classic Scheer-Carter Interview From ‘Playing President’

Staff / Truthdig Jun 22, 2006 During a 1976 interview for Playboy magazine that would produce one of the most famous remarks by a presidential candidate in modern times, Jimmy Carter told Robert Scheer, "I've committed adultery in my heart many times" Check out an excerpt of that exchange, along with many more in Scheer's new book, "Playing President". Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

More Plagiarism Charges Against Coulter

Staff / Truthdig Jun 15, 2006 Passages in Ann Coulter's new book appear cribbed from material distributed by an anti-abortion group (according to Raw Story) and from a press conference by Alan Keyes, then a Republican Senate candidate (according to Rude Pundit). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Classic Scheer Interviews From ‘Playing President’

Staff / Truthdig Jun 15, 2006 In a 1980 interview between George HW Bush and then-LA Times reporter Robert Scheer, Bush revealed his belief in a winnable nuclear war--which many observers think lost him the Republican nomination to Ronald Reagan Check out this interview and many more in Scheer's new book "Playing President". Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Reviewers Praise ‘Playing President’

Staff / Truthdig Jun 9, 2006 A reviewer from the The Chicago Reader is the latest to join Gore Vidal and Buzzflash in praising Truthdig editor Robert Scheer's new book "Playing President" . Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Updike’s ‘Terrorist’ a Bomb, Says New York Times

Staff / Truthdig Jun 6, 2006 The legendary author's newest work focuses on a likable 18-year-old would-be suicide bomber The N Times and, to a lesser extent, the Washington Post pan the book . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )