Confession with Blue Horses
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Set in Berlin during the dying days of communism, this is an exploration of a family cruelly torn apart, and the consequences of war seeping through generations.
Sophie Hardach Books
January 1, 1979
Sophie Hardach crafts narratives that delve into profound aspects of the human experience, often informed by her extensive background as a foreign correspondent. Her writing demonstrates a keen observational skill, drawing readers into intricate worlds and complex ideas. Hardach leverages her international experience across diverse global cities to imbue her stories with authenticity and a broadened perspective. Her literary approach masterfully blends analytical insight with a deeply human touch, offering readers a distinctive and thought-provoking journey.
Languages Are Good For Us
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Sophie Hardach is here to guide us through the strange and wonderful ways that humans have used languages throughout history. She takes us from the earliest Mesopotamian clay tablets and the 'book cemeteries' of medieval synagogues to the first sounds a child hears in their mother's womb and their incredible capacity for language learning. Along the way, Hardach explores the role of trade in transmitting words across cultures and untangles riddles of hieroglyphics, cuneiform and the ancient scripts of Crete and Cyprus. This is a book about languages, the people who love them and the linguistic threads that connect us all.