The Allies banned Mein Kampf in 1945 and the book has not been officially published in German or Germany since. In accordance with European copyright laws, the copyright for Mein Kampf expires on December 31st of this year, 70 years after Hitler’s death. A version will be published with “critical commentary” by German historians through the Institute of Contemporary History in Munich, a distinguished center for the study of Nazism. They have added 3,500 academic annotations to the book. In a statement on the publication of Mein Kampf, the Institution posits a series of question they aim to answer in the …
After the announcement of Bowie passing on January 11th, the legendary rock musician is being remembered for his iconic fashion, fun and existential lyrics, as a voice for outsiders, and a myriad of influential and groundbreaking accomplishments. And like so many of us, he was an avid-reader. In the Vanity Fair’s Prout Questionnaire with Bowie in the late 90’s, the musician gave a wonderful answer to a tough question: Vanity Fair: “What is your idea of perfect Happiness?” Bowie: “Reading” Bowie was a known lover of literature. He even appeared in this 1987 “READ” poster created by the American Library Accociation to promote …
Books for children often send an important message to young readers, so why wouldn’t they be fitting for adults as well? Many classic children’s books not only teach lessons on how to become a well-behaved, life-loving, productive member of society, but they can also serve as a reminder to adults. Books aimed at young readers are straightforward, and send unpretentious messages on the fundamentals of human behavior: from sharing your things to remaining optimistic even when life appears bleak. The books on this list range in the age they are targeted towards, but all can serve as lessons for adults, …
Books for children often send an important message to young readers, so why wouldn’t they be fitting for adults as well? Many classic children’s books not only teach lessons on how to become a well-behaved, life-loving, productive member of society, but they can also serve as a reminder to adults. Books aimed at young readers are straightforward, and send unpretentious messages on the fundamentals of human behavior: from sharing your things to remaining optimistic even when life appears bleak. The books on this list range in the age they are targeted towards, but all can serve as lessons for adults, …
