Harry's Last Stand: How the world my generation built is falling down, and what

Description: Harry's Last Stand by Harry Leslie Smith As one of the last remaining survivors of the Great Depression and the Second World War, I will not go gently into that good night. I want to tell you what the world looks like through my eyes, so that you can help change it. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In November 2013, 91-year-old Yorkshireman, RAF veteran and ex-carpet salesman Harry Leslie Smiths Guardian article - This year, I will wear a poppy for the last time - was shared almost 60,000 times on Facebook and started a huge debate about the state of society.Now he brings his unique perspective to bear on NHS cutbacks, benefits policy, political corruption, food poverty, the cost of education - and much more. From the deprivation of 1930s Barnsley and the terror of war to the creation of our welfare state, Harry has experienced how a great civilisation can rise from the rubble. But at the end of his life, he fears how easily it is being eroded.Harrys Last Stand is a lyrical, searing modern invective that shows what the past can teach us, and how the future is ours for the taking. Notes The 91-year-old who became an online sensation in November 2013 when a Guardian article of his was shared almost 60,000 times on Facebook brings his unique perspective to bear on NHS cutbacks, political corruption, food poverty, the lack of dignity in old age, and much more. Author Biography Harry Leslie Smith is a survivor of the Great Depression, a second world war RAF veteran and, at 91, an activist for the poor and for the preservation of social democracy. His Guardian articles have been shared over 80,000 times on Facebook and have attracted huge comment and debate. He has authored numerous books about Britain during the Great Depression, the second world war and postwar austerity. He lives outside Toronto, Canada and in Yorkshire. Review A kind of epic poem, one that moves in circular fashion from passionate denunciation to intense autobiographical reflection ... should be required reading for every MP, peer, councillor, civil servant and commentator. The fury and sense of powerlessness that so many people feel at government policy beam out of every page. * Melissa Benn, Guardian *Smiths unwavering will to turn things around makes for inspirational reading. * Big Issue North *[With] sheer emotional power ... Harry Leslie Smith reminds us what society without good public services actually looks and feels like. -- Melissa Benn * Books of the Year *Mr Smiths is a rousing, earthy writing thats part Tony Harrison, part Dennis Skinner * NudgeMeNow.com *This hymn of wrath against the toxic nexus of money and power in austerity UK from a Bradford paupers son, excommunicated from the Catholic church for marrying an "enemy" woman in post-war Germany, is a compelling life-verdict. * Paul Routledge, The Tablet *Harrys Last Stand is fast becoming a well-deserved publishing phenomenon. It is a breathtaking argument, brilliantly delivered, who said only the new generation have the capacity to make a difference? -- Mark Perryman * Left Futures *A moving first-person account from 91-year-old Harry Leslie Smith of growing up before the creation of the welfare state and NHS. Making a simple, emotive case for progressive politics, Smith was the star turn at this years Labour party conference. * Guardian [Best Political Books of 2014] *Harry Leslie Smith is absolutely one of my heroes. Everyone should read this and be humbled. -- Annie LennoxIt is not enough to read Harrys record of the struggles and hopes of a generation - we have to re-assert his principles of common ownership and the welfare state. If Harry can do it, we should too! -- Ken LoachI read Harrys Last Stand in a single sitting. Labour should read to get fire in bellies. Tories should read in shame. -- Alastair CampbellSeek this one out. If it doesnt make you angry theres something wrong with you. Its inspirational stuff. -- Rick OShea * Radio 1 Presenter * Long Description As one of the last remaining survivors of the Great Depression and the Second World War, I will not go gently into that good night. I want to tell you what the world looks like through my eyes, so that you can help change it. In November 2013, 91-year-old Yorkshireman, RAF veteran and ex-carpet salesman Harry Leslie Smiths Guardian article - This year, I will wear a poppy for the last time - was shared almost 60,000 times on Facebook and started a huge debate about the state of society. Now he brings his unique perspective to bear on NHS cutbacks, benefits policy, political corruption, food poverty, the cost of education - and much more. From the deprivation of 1930s Barnsley and the terror of war to the creation of our welfare state, Harry has experienced how a great civilisation can rise from the rubble. But at the end of his life, he fears how easily it is being eroded. Harrys Last Stand is a lyrical, searing modern invective that shows what the past can teach us, and how the future is ours for the taking. Review Quote Smiths unwavering will to turn things around makes for inspirational reading. Description for Sales People 91-year old Harry Leslie Smith become an online sensation in November 2013 when a Guardian article of his was shared almost 80,000 times on FacebookA writer of beautifully sculpted, insistent prose with a wide appeal - set to become the male Diana Athill... Details ISBN1848317360 Year 2014 ISBN-10 1848317360 ISBN-13 9781848317369 Media Book Pages 224 Publication Date 2014-10-02 Short Title HARRYS LAST STAND Language English Place of Publication Duxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Format Paperback Subtitle How the world my generation built is falling down, and what we can do to save it UK Release Date 2014-10-02 AU Release Date 2014-10-02 Imprint Icon Books Publisher Icon Books Author Harry Leslie Smith DEWEY 941.082092 NZ Release Date 2015-07-28 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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