Bishopston Not A Book Group  : August

Theme: Is winning everything ? Anchor: Politics on the edge by Rory Stewart, 417 pages, published 2023 The book is an ‘easy to read' memoir that invites readers into the mind of the author. Uncompromising, candid and darkly humorous, this is his story of the challenges, absurdities and realities of political life. His account offers a glimpse into the inner workings of politics, revealing both its flaws and potential for improvement. We could explore the complexities of governance and the challenges faced by those working within the system, however, for me it begged the question, is winning everything ? With a general election this year, to what extent can political parties compromise ? This theme, of course, can be expanded into the world of sport and possibly the legal profession, where coming second rarely is remembered or rewarded.