Richard Dixon Knihy

This intimate and inspiring memoir from Pope Francis, initially intended for posthumous publication, is now available in light of contemporary needs and the upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope. It marks the first autobiography by a Pope, crafted over six years, tracing his journey from his Italian roots and his ancestors' migration to Latin America, through his childhood, youth, vocation, and papacy. With heartfelt narrative force, Pope Francis shares his memories and personal passions, addressing pivotal moments of his papacy while engaging candidly with pressing issues of our time, including war and peace, migration, environmental crises, social policy, the role of women, sexuality, technological advancements, and the future of the Church and religion. The memoir is rich with revelations, anecdotes, and profound insights. It is a compelling and human account, both moving and humorous, representing a life story that serves as a moral and spiritual testament. This work promises to resonate with readers worldwide, offering Pope Francis's legacy of hope for future generations.

We are here to remember what happened and to declare solemnly that 'they' must never do it again. But who are 'they'? HOW TO SPOT A FASCIST is a selection of three thought-provoking essays on freedom and fascism, censorship and tolerance - including Eco's iconic essay 'Ur-Fascism', which lists the fourteen essential characteristics of fascism, and draws on his own personal experiences growing up in the shadow of Mussolini. Umberto Eco remains one of the greatest writers and cultural commentators of the last century. In these pertinent pieces, he warns against prejudice and abuses of power and proves a wise and insightful guide for our times. If we strive to learn from our collective history and come together in challenging times, we can hope for a peaceful and tolerant future. Freedom and liberation are never-ending tasks. Let this be our motto: 'Do not forget.'

Do tohoto svazku autor zařadil další novinové sloupky, které psal patnáct let pro list L’Espresso. Zde uveřejněné sloupky se vyznačují značnou rozmanitostí, a to nikoliv nedůsledností autora, ale v důsledku složitosti dnešní doby. Období „tekuté společnosti“, jak ji nazývá Zygmunt Bauman, začalo postmodernismem, který se vyznačoval krizí velkých vyprávění, s hravostí či ironií pojednával o historii a občas čelil výzvám nihilismu. Postmodernismus však byl jen přechodem od modernismu k dosud nijak nepojmenované současnosti. Tu charakterizuje krize státu, těsně spjatá s krizí ideologií, a tím i politických stran. Dnešní krajní individualismus opouští ideu společenství a druhé lidi vnímá jako rivaly.