thinking honestly about life and faith
Chris Womersley’s latest novel, The Diplomat (Picador, 2022) is a superbly written but gut-wrenching tale. As the cover blurb says, ‘Shot through with grief and dark comedy, The Diplomat is a powerful story of love and recovery—and a stark evocation of … Read More »
Charlie Chaplin (1889 – 1977) was one of the greats of the twentieth century: His contribution was made through comedy, acting, musical composition and as one of the most influential figures in the film industry. Like so many comedians, he … Read More »
The clever one-liner is an art form we can all admire, but Chesterton excelled not only with wit but also wisdom. A lot of people are quoting one of his best, just now—and it is really needed amidst the Christmas … Read More »