Despite common belief, the Great Wall of China CANNOT be seen from space, but the idea of walls as barricades between people based on tribe, nation and class is one that Governments and cities adore.
In Walls Canadian writer and adventurer travels to borders in the Western Sahara, Palestine/Israel, US/Mexico, India/Bangladesh, Greek/Turkish Cyprus, Morocco/Ceuta and /Meilla Belfast and Montreal to see how people are dehumanised by being divided.
This book is marvellous, reportage mixed with political disgust and a travel book for intelligent people. Sometimes, when you think you know it all, somebody teaches you what a stupid attitude that is to take… and apparently you CAN see the Western Sahara ‘Wall of Shame’ from the moon.
REVIEW: 9.75/10
Monty Munford has more than 15 years' experience in mobile, digital media, web and journalism. He is the founder of Mob76, a company that helps tech companies raise money and exit. He speaks regularly at global media events with a focus on Africa, writes a weekly column for The Telegraph, is a regular contributor to The Economist, Wired, Mashable and speaks regularly on the BBC World Service.
