Very good, very good. Keep it up. I make notes of some of them and share them with my Colombian-born family members to see whether they know or use them. 😅
Haiti's history is so sad particularly given its natural beauty. A relative of mine was apparently nearly murdered on more than one occasion by the Tonton Macoutes in the 1970s during what appeared to be a botched coup by the CIA in Port au Prince intended to topple Duvalier Junior.
If you are as intrigued as I am by Haiti and have fond memories of the Hôtel Oloffson in Port au Prince, Cap Haitien and even the slums in Cité Soleil, you should enjoy reading the fact based spy novel Beyond Enkription in TheBurlingtonFiles series.
However, if you think spy novels can only be written by John le Carré you may not appreciate this sui generis work. Nevertheless, it has been heralded by one US critic as “being up there with My Silent War by Kim Philby and No Other Choice by George Blake”.
No matter what, being fact based, Beyond Enkription is so realistic that it is hardly surprising it is allegedly mandatory reading on some countries’ intelligence induction programs.
Joshua - Before reading Beyond Enkription read the recent news articles on their website - they were released after the book and make reading the book so much more intriguing! Best - Jim
Thanks, a very thoughtful article leaving us all with a lot to consider how Haiti will ever calm down enough to sit down round a table and agree on free and fair elections as a way ahead.
Spanish word (phrase) of the week is a real favourite too.
ahhah. It inspired by a conversation with our colleague and fellow pirata Daniela
Very good, very good. Keep it up. I make notes of some of them and share them with my Colombian-born family members to see whether they know or use them. 😅
Feel free to send over suggestions from your family! haha
Haiti's history is so sad particularly given its natural beauty. A relative of mine was apparently nearly murdered on more than one occasion by the Tonton Macoutes in the 1970s during what appeared to be a botched coup by the CIA in Port au Prince intended to topple Duvalier Junior.
If you are as intrigued as I am by Haiti and have fond memories of the Hôtel Oloffson in Port au Prince, Cap Haitien and even the slums in Cité Soleil, you should enjoy reading the fact based spy novel Beyond Enkription in TheBurlingtonFiles series.
However, if you think spy novels can only be written by John le Carré you may not appreciate this sui generis work. Nevertheless, it has been heralded by one US critic as “being up there with My Silent War by Kim Philby and No Other Choice by George Blake”.
No matter what, being fact based, Beyond Enkription is so realistic that it is hardly surprising it is allegedly mandatory reading on some countries’ intelligence induction programs.
Yeah, its a tragic tale. The book seems really interesting and I'm always looking for something new to read. Thank you for the reccomendation!
Joshua - Before reading Beyond Enkription read the recent news articles on their website - they were released after the book and make reading the book so much more intriguing! Best - Jim
Will do thanks!
Thanks, a very thoughtful article leaving us all with a lot to consider how Haiti will ever calm down enough to sit down round a table and agree on free and fair elections as a way ahead.
Oh, dear!