The writer, 54, talks about cyclical relationships, fear of fascists – and letting go of self-consciousness
Politics was always woven into family life. My father was a war resister, deserting the US military so as not to serve in Vietnam. While my extended family was in the United States, we lived in Canada. My grandfather was fired from Disney for union organising. These ideas shaped who I am.
At five years old, I convinced my childhood best friend to eat a tulip. She got very sick, and there was lots of alarm. I wasn’t trying to hurt her. I just thought it would be fun.
Continue reading… The writer, 54, talks about cyclical relationships, fear of fascists – and letting go of self-consciousnessPolitics was always woven into family life. My father was a war resister, deserting the US military so as not to serve in Vietnam. While my extended family was in the United States, we lived in Canada. My grandfather was fired from Disney for union organising. These ideas shaped who I am.At five years old, I convinced my childhood best friend to eat a tulip. She got very sick, and there was lots of alarm. I wasn’t trying to hurt her. I just thought it would be fun. Continue reading… Naomi Klein, Books, Life and style, Culture