Publisher's Synopsis
A REFRESHINGLY CHALLENGING WRITER who writes candidly. A professional writer since 1975, Michael Walsh provides international media with thought provoking articles. His hundreds of stimulating and inspiring articles cover human, global and political issues. Those easily offended should perhaps break free from the world of cloistered conventional journalism, refresh their approach by challenging what was previously thought sacrosanct. Only by doing so can we rise to the challenges of change to a brave new world. We either shape it or we become spectators. There are still truly independent newspapers that dare to 'publish and be damned.' Michael Walsh, a thought-provoking writer, pushes conventional history with its politically correct palace-journalists into the margins of journalism. His gift as a radical reforming freestyle journalist was encouraged by his father, Patrick, a friend and associate of war correspondent Ernest Hemingway. Also a close friend of Ireland's most revered playwright, Sean O'Casey, his father was married to Kathleen, a literary figure in her own right. THE FIFTH COLUMN is a carefully selected collection of some of his most interesting half-page columns. These were published by Europe's biggest circulation English language weekly newspaper. With its 550,000 readership to please, and he does, Michael rises to the challenge of writing on broad matters of interest. An often heard comment: "You would not see that printed in a British newspaper." Michael's acidic writing style has been censored not just by British media but Eastern European media too. Michael Walsh excels with his easy-style writing style. The writing maestro draws on personal experience and a colourful life for inspiration. Such are his skills at connecting with readers that many buyers purchase anything with his name on rather than the book title and content. Buyers know they can expect a great read. If a Michael Walsh book is bought as a gift, it is one that will be uniquely different and much appreciated as a thoughtful gesture.
