Books; I repeat, for they’ve not only been a solace during the long years but also provided the keys to understanding other people’s ideas and achievements, their hopes and fears, quirks and foibles, their dreams…..their...

Why do you assume I’m human?I wasn’t born; I was created just like this.First I was an idea.Then I came into being, charged with a very important task.I’ve come to find the monster.

but knowing about other people, other civilisations, other ways of living, other places – that’s your escape route, a magical journey. Once you know about these things, no matter what happens, your mind can create...