Anthony Gift Ideas for Politics, Journalism and Lifestyle

Politics:

Diary of an MP’s Wife by Sasha Swire

A fascinating account of a different side of the political life. A perfect gift for anybody who is interested in politics, people and seeing a side that we don’t read in the papers.

Active Measures by Thomas Rid

This revelatory and dramatic history of disinformation traces the rise of secret organized deception operations from the interwar period to contemporary internet troll farms. If an insight into disinformation and political warfare through the words of a renowned expert on technology and national then this is for you and a great gift that you would give.

Journalism:

Legacy: Gangster, Corruption and the London Olympics by Michael Gillard

Investigating journalism at its best. An epic story of one journalist’s efforts that culminated in a landmark court case, which finally put a gangster and friends on trial exposing London’s real Olympic legacy. Great gift for the true crime lover.

Fake Law: The Truth About Justice in an Age of lies.

The secret barrister is back with an insight behind many of the biggest legal stories of recent years. In Fake Law, the Secret Barrister debunks the lies and builds an hilarious, alarming and eye-opening defence against the abuse of our law, our rights and our democracy. Great gift for anyone who is interested how the courts work or not work.

Lifestyle:

The Amateur: The Pleasures of doing what you love by Andy Merrifield

I love the spirit that this book and its case for need to rediscover the radical and liberating pleasure of doing things we love. I feel its is in keeping with some of the side affects of lockdown in slowing down and appreciating what we love. Perfect gift for a creative, an amateur sportsman or obviously an amateur in anything.

The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and your children will be glad that you did) by Philippa Perry

Psychotherapist Phillipa Perry Some great and common-sense advice for parents and their relationship with their children. A lovely gift for anyone starting a family.