Letter from America: The Bush Jr Years (2001- 2004) - Prescription for a Pessimist

After taking a break from the news in an attempt to remain light-hearted in the face of huge world problems, Alistair Cooke reflects on his timeout, and how news reports affect a person’s psyche.

Published on Friday, 8th June 2001.

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