It is totally coincidental that I will have devoted two of the last three book reviews to a couple of remarkable women. This quarter’s subject is truly remarkable, indeed almost larger than life. The only normal part of her life seems to have been her upbringing on...
Each one of us has a different definition of what we consider to be a “classic”. Though I had read this particular book a long, long time ago, it was only after a former colleague recommended it anew, that I decided to have a look. Well, it certainly has legs, as it’s...
We are all familiar with the notion that women have to try a little harder if they are to succeed in the workplace. I emphasize the word notion, as I’ve never believed it; indeed, some of the best people I’ve worked with were women, who didn’t appear to make any...
It is perhaps timely that I should be reviewing this book at this particular juncture in England’s history, when its relationship with Europe is, once again, being questioned by at least certain elements of its population. The irony, of course, is that the forebears...
Having just about given up on finding a book on artificial intelligence ( AI ) and its various iterations that I could understand, I was pleasantly surprised to come across this little gem. Well written and full of real-life anecdotes, it sets out to explain what...
One occasionally hears of stories that defy belief. This quarter’s review deals with such a story, and perhaps some of you who have not read the book, will think it’s pure fabrication. Well, if nothing else, it will inspire you to read the book and see for yourselves....
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