Unspeakable
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3.2 • 19 Ratings
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- £9.99
Publisher Description
When John Bercow retired as Speaker of the House of Commons on 31 October 2019, he had become one of the most recognisable and iconoclastic figures in British politics, occupying a ringside seat during one of the most febrile periods in modern British history. In his no-holds-barred memoir, he offers verdicts on the leading figures of his era - from Tony Blair to David Cameron, Theresa May to Boris Johnson, and charts his extraordinary political journey. UNSPEAKABLE is essential reading for anyone interested in politics and how our democracy is - or should be - run.
Customer Reviews
Uncompromising self-indulgence
Bercow has abject confidence to the point of arrogance. In Chapter 3, he first says that issues in question are a matter of conscience / free vote only to start an insulting tirade about Michal Howard for holding the views that differ from his own.
As someone willing to explore different arguments, I would have assumed that a formidable and authoritative public figure like Bercow, should understand that some readers may deviate from his values axis.
His persuasive powers can be greatly enhanced should he understand that it is grossly inappropriate to be called STUPID in the most eloquent terms by him (in the book they purchased).
Not surprisingly, Bercow is know not to give a flying flamingo what people he disagrees with think.
Fantastic
Speaker Bercow was an incredibly divisive figure in the houses of commons but his story is nothing short of inspirational and also brilliantly well-written and narrated. It’s worth a listen regardless of which side of the political spectrum you sit. His recount of the few different “incidents” in Parliament are particularly entertaining, especially Geoffrey Cox. If you love all things politics and Parliament, then give this book a try on audiobook.