Why people recommend it
Enough Said by Mark Thompson is an insightful examination of what has gone wrong with the language of politics in the modern era. The book was featured prominently on an episode of The Book Review podcast hosted by Gilbert Cruz. Throughout the discussion, Cruz engaged with the author to unpack the central themes of the work, focusing on the deterioration of political discourse and the ways in which public figures communicate with their constituents. Toward the conclusion of the interview segment, Cruz reminded listeners of the exact book title and its overarching subject matter regarding the troubled state of political rhetoric. By returning to the book with a broad and significant final question, the host allowed the author to synthesize his main arguments concerning the intersection of language, power, and contemporary governance. The podcast episode provided a thoughtful platform for analyzing the nuances of political communication, offering listeners a deeper understanding of the arguments detailed in the text. Through this careful engagement, the podcast highlighted the urgency and relevance of the author's critique in an era marked by increasing polarization and shifting political norms, encouraging readers to examine the words used by leaders with a more critical and analytical perspective.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Cruz Recommended
Gilbert Cruz — 2 mentions
“and to get back to the book with one last question but a big one”
“the book again is enough said what's gone wrong with the language of politics”
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Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Mark Thompson CEO of the New York Times has Choice words about that in his new book enough said what's gone wrong with political language”
“his book is called enough said what's wrong with the language of politics”
“I thought the leave campaign uh were much more effective at finding exactly what my books about which are pithy liberating empowering slogans”