Human Smoke

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In a time when military aggression is often seen as a solution for international peace, Nicholson Baker's provocative narrative offers a critical examination of the political misjudgments and biases that contributed to the catastrophic events of the Second World War. Through meticulous research, Baker challenges established myths surrounding the war's origins and the atrocities of the Holocaust. He highlights how Churchill and England played a significant role in Mussolini's rise to power and points out that a young FDR, before leading the U.S. against Nazi Germany, advocated for limiting Jewish admissions to Harvard. The narrative also pays tribute to those who foresaw the impending violence and bravely opposed it, exemplified by Gandhi's symbolic march to the ocean, which led to his imprisonment by the British. Acclaimed for his eloquent writing and keen observational skills, Baker combines sweeping historical narratives with detailed vignettes of influential figures and pivotal moments, sparking fresh dialogue on these critical issues.