The Lies That Bind: Rethinking Identity

“The Lies that Bind is a most timely book. Appiah—with his characteristic wisdom, good humour, and liberal good sense and so many rich historical tales from around the world and from the past—asks us to interpret identities not as pre-given, or monolithic or unchanging, but instead as shaped by our own rich and often contradictory experiences as human beings. The book for us is really quite compelling because of its erudition. The writing style is magical. It’s very clear. And the argument, in its own right, is vital for what I would call our identitarian times.” Read more...

Best Books of 2019 on Global Cultural Understanding

Ash Amin