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'[A] short but powerful memoir. For Larsson geeks such as myself, the unearthed details of his past and the fond recollections of his ceaseless pursuit of justice are gripping' Rosie Swash, Observer.
'Baksi writes knowledgably about Larsson's work as a passionate campaigner against racism. It is an intellectual and unsentimental portrait' Joy lo Dico, Independent on Sunday.
'In Baksi's book we recognise the deep wellsprings of Larsson's work' Iain Finlayson, The Times.
'Baksi writes knowledgably about Larsson's work as a passionate campaigner against racism. It is an intellectual and unsentimental portrait' Joy lo Dico, Independent on Sunday.
'In Baksi's book we recognise the deep wellsprings of Larsson's work' Iain Finlayson, The Times.
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Five years after his death, Stieg Larsson is best known as the author of the Millennium Trilogy, but during his career as a journalist he was a crucial protagonist in the battle against racism and for democracy in Sweden, and one of the founders of the anti-facist magazine Expo. Kurdo Baksi first met Larsson in 1992; it was the beginning of an intense friendship, and a fruitful but challenging working relationship. In this candid and rounded memoir, Baksi answers the questions a multitude of Larsson's fans have already asked, about his upbringing; the recurring death threats; his insomnia and his vices; his feminism - so evident in his books - and his dogmatism. What was he like as a colleague? Who provided the inspiration for his now-immortal characters (Baksi is one of the few who appears in the trilogy as himself)? Who was Lisbeth Salander?
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Made famous by the Millennium trilogy, the author Stieg Larsson died in 2004 at the age of 50 before the books were ever published. In this book Kurdo Baksi his best friend, describes what drove the man and the back drop to Larsson's eventual outstanding success as an acclaimed author.
During Larsson's career as a journalist he was a crucial protagonist in the battle against racism and democracy in Sweden and in Europe and one of the co-founders of the anti-fascist magazine Expo.
The book describes that he was `a tireless hero in the fight against racism - there was no battle for democracy and equality that he was unwilling to take part in. He was aware that there was a high price to pay attached to doing so, but it was a price he was prepared to pay. The constant threats , the lack of financial resources and the sleepless nights. It was a struggle that shaped his whole life'.
The magazine Expo was one of the most important projects of Larsson's life which was founded in 1995 as a result of his belief that it was essential to create a Swedish version of Searchlight. Due to the increasing popularity of the Swedish Democratic Party Larsson felt compelled to act, the established parliamentary parties weren't sure of how to deal with it and had washed their hands of the party as an aberration, but one that grew bigger and in 2006 the Swedish Democrats won 281 local council seats. Expo's remit is `to study and survey anti-democratic, right wing extremist and racial tendencies in Swedish society. All activities are idealistic and non-profit making. The foundations policy is to safeguard democracy and freedom of expression against racist, right-wing extremist, anti-Semitic and totalitarian tendencies in society.'
I have to admit that I was drawn to read this book after reading the beautifully written and complex plots and inter plots of the trilogy, (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl that Played with Fire, The Girl that kicked the Hornet's Nest) first published in 2005, 2006 and 2007 respectively, and subsequently being astounded at the real story that lay behind the authors inspiration.
It caused me to consider, what have I stood up for and against in the pursuit of equality and the greater good in my life? When we see atrocities in the media do we sit back and think that would never happen and that of course we would step in if we saw the same treatment of others in `our own back yard'.
Whilst in business we may not directly exposed to the type of extremes Larsson fought to uncover, speaking out and standing up for what is just and fair takes courage and bravery. Along with that, it's the sensitivity and ability to handle the conflict and potential fallout that may ensue. The longer issues are left; often the more difficult they are to manage.
In closing I would say this book gets you to question yourself and delve into your own personal value system whilst being a heart wrenching farewell from a friend, thoroughly recommended.
During Larsson's career as a journalist he was a crucial protagonist in the battle against racism and democracy in Sweden and in Europe and one of the co-founders of the anti-fascist magazine Expo.
The book describes that he was `a tireless hero in the fight against racism - there was no battle for democracy and equality that he was unwilling to take part in. He was aware that there was a high price to pay attached to doing so, but it was a price he was prepared to pay. The constant threats , the lack of financial resources and the sleepless nights. It was a struggle that shaped his whole life'.
The magazine Expo was one of the most important projects of Larsson's life which was founded in 1995 as a result of his belief that it was essential to create a Swedish version of Searchlight. Due to the increasing popularity of the Swedish Democratic Party Larsson felt compelled to act, the established parliamentary parties weren't sure of how to deal with it and had washed their hands of the party as an aberration, but one that grew bigger and in 2006 the Swedish Democrats won 281 local council seats. Expo's remit is `to study and survey anti-democratic, right wing extremist and racial tendencies in Swedish society. All activities are idealistic and non-profit making. The foundations policy is to safeguard democracy and freedom of expression against racist, right-wing extremist, anti-Semitic and totalitarian tendencies in society.'
I have to admit that I was drawn to read this book after reading the beautifully written and complex plots and inter plots of the trilogy, (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl that Played with Fire, The Girl that kicked the Hornet's Nest) first published in 2005, 2006 and 2007 respectively, and subsequently being astounded at the real story that lay behind the authors inspiration.
It caused me to consider, what have I stood up for and against in the pursuit of equality and the greater good in my life? When we see atrocities in the media do we sit back and think that would never happen and that of course we would step in if we saw the same treatment of others in `our own back yard'.
Whilst in business we may not directly exposed to the type of extremes Larsson fought to uncover, speaking out and standing up for what is just and fair takes courage and bravery. Along with that, it's the sensitivity and ability to handle the conflict and potential fallout that may ensue. The longer issues are left; often the more difficult they are to manage.
In closing I would say this book gets you to question yourself and delve into your own personal value system whilst being a heart wrenching farewell from a friend, thoroughly recommended.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A great book with a good insight into Stieg's professional life and to an extend, personal life and beliefs.
I had been very disppointed with another so called biography of Stieg Larsson, which wasn't one. This one is the one. It is written by his best friend and colleague, someone he saw pretty much every day.
You will learn a lot about the politicial and human views of S. Larsson.
I had been very disppointed with another so called biography of Stieg Larsson, which wasn't one. This one is the one. It is written by his best friend and colleague, someone he saw pretty much every day.
You will learn a lot about the politicial and human views of S. Larsson.
19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
.. from a member "of the prominent Baksi family" Kurdo Baksi features in 'Hornet's Nest' as editor of Black/White Publishing who enables Blomkvist's provision of Internet access to Salander in the hospital.
Credentials thus established - Kurdo Baksi provides a personal view of Stieg Larsson the man and investigative journalist - and what drove him: his beliefs and influences, his commitment to equality and justice.
I found this book gave me a greater understanding of the Millennium Trilogy, and what drove Larsson to write it.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium Trilogy Book 1)The Girl Who Played with Fire (Millennium Trilogy Book 2)The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest (Millennium Trilogy Book 3)
this is an excellent book to add to the Millennium list, another book is in the publishing pipeline,
Stieg Larsson: Our Days in Stockholm
pity they didn't combine the two
Credentials thus established - Kurdo Baksi provides a personal view of Stieg Larsson the man and investigative journalist - and what drove him: his beliefs and influences, his commitment to equality and justice.
I found this book gave me a greater understanding of the Millennium Trilogy, and what drove Larsson to write it.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium Trilogy Book 1)The Girl Who Played with Fire (Millennium Trilogy Book 2)The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest (Millennium Trilogy Book 3)
this is an excellent book to add to the Millennium list, another book is in the publishing pipeline,
Stieg Larsson: Our Days in Stockholm
pity they didn't combine the two
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