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Helen Lewis – The Genius Myth: The Dangerous Allure of Rebels, Monsters and Rule-Breakers

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Johnny Mindlin

He’s not a genius, he’s a very naughty boy! Kierkegaard said, “Geniuses are like thunderstorms. They go against the wind, terrify people, cleanse the air.” Schopenhauer had a different take: “Talent hits the target. Genius hits the target others can’t … Continue reading →

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Helen Lewis – Difficult Women: A History of Feminism in 11 Fights

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Johnny Mindlin

Helen Lewis – Jonathan Cape £13.59 Well-behaved women don’t make history, and we need to be a bit grown up about our approach to feminism. That is the starting point of the new book from Helen Lewis. Lewis is a … Continue reading →

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