I was progressing through my thirties and I was cleaning out some stuff in my parents garage when I found some old fanzines from when I was young. It reminded me of a time when I was politically conscious. Reflecting on it I realized that I had somehow lost connection with this part of me, life and things came in the way. The fire I had was gone and it saddened me.

These are some things that, to me, is some of the knowledge that underpins a lot of where I am right now. A collection of knowledge which has brought me to where I am on my journey, means as inspiration if you are not sure where to start. Regardless of your political orientation, these books will provide you knowledge that you’d find useful. With this basic knowledge, you are well set to learn more.