Bestselling author Julian Barnes illuminates the process of how minds are changedโabout politics, books, words, memories, and moreโin this wise and fascinating new book.โWe always believe that changing our mind is an improvement, bringing a greater truthfulness to our dealings with the world and other people. It puts an end to vacillation, uncertainty, weak-mindedness. It seems to make us stronger and more ...Full description
Bestselling author Julian Barnes illuminates the process of how minds are changedโabout politics, books, words, memories, and moreโin this wise and fascinating new book.โWe always believe that changing our mind is an improvement, bringing a greater truthfulness to our dealings with the world and other people. It puts an end to vacillation, uncertainty, weak-mindedness. It seems to make us stronger and more mature. Well, we would think that, wouldn't we?โIn this engaging and erudite essay, critically acclaimed writer Julian Barnes explores what is involved when we change our minds: about words, about politics, about books; about memories, age, and time.