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I see that Greta Thunberg has been named as Waterstones Author of the Year for her book "No One is Too Small to make a Difference," which the bookselling chain has described as an "urgent message" as her book consists of the collection of the 16-year old activist`s speeches. Now normally Waterstones choose a Book of the Year but this year has added the accolade of Author of the Year.
Which says a lot really and sums up the basis for my comments here. Firstly, it is quite an astonishing decision to grant this award ahead of towering pinnacles of authorship such as John le Carre who this year produced another masterpiece with his latest work, "Agent Running in the Field." But the Waterstones decision looks very much like another example of bandwagon jumping in order to be associated with Ms. Thunberg and all her works.
It`s not just Waterstones who have fallen into this beguiling trap, of course; so-called celebrities, assorted politicians and even the royal family, represented by Prince Harry`s approval, have joined those who may simply feel it fashionable to be associated with this young Swedish `activist,` for whom life will never be the same and certainly not `normal.`
As for me, I don`t know why I should but I feel rather sorry for this young lady. I`m sure she means well but I fear she has missed out on those things that 16 - year - olds are supposed to be doing at that age. She doesn`t look happy - too intense, too angry about things - as if she is taking all the troubles of the world on her young shoulders. She really ought to be allowed to get a life before it`s too late and let those who worship at her feet grow up a bit.
Which says a lot really and sums up the basis for my comments here. Firstly, it is quite an astonishing decision to grant this award ahead of towering pinnacles of authorship such as John le Carre who this year produced another masterpiece with his latest work, "Agent Running in the Field." But the Waterstones decision looks very much like another example of bandwagon jumping in order to be associated with Ms. Thunberg and all her works.
It`s not just Waterstones who have fallen into this beguiling trap, of course; so-called celebrities, assorted politicians and even the royal family, represented by Prince Harry`s approval, have joined those who may simply feel it fashionable to be associated with this young Swedish `activist,` for whom life will never be the same and certainly not `normal.`
As for me, I don`t know why I should but I feel rather sorry for this young lady. I`m sure she means well but I fear she has missed out on those things that 16 - year - olds are supposed to be doing at that age. She doesn`t look happy - too intense, too angry about things - as if she is taking all the troubles of the world on her young shoulders. She really ought to be allowed to get a life before it`s too late and let those who worship at her feet grow up a bit.
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