Time to Emigrate?

by George Walden

In an explosive new book, "Time to Emigrate?", the author George Walden concludes that the future is so uncertain and pessimistic for millions of middle class families that the only secure option is to emigrate. This sober factual overview of day to day life in Britain, by a former government minister, MP and father of three children shows how middle-income earners such as nurses, small businessmen, police officers and teachers are hardest hit and are no longer represented by Government or the authorities. Written as a letter from a father concerned about his children's future and the impending pessimism within our country, Walden outlines a series of breaking points to life in Britain. The idea for "Time to Emigrate?" first came about when one of George Walden's sons asked him whether he should emigrate. He set about writing down a few of his thoughts in a letter. The notes grew and grew. When Walden discovered that many of his son's generation were considering the same question he decided to use his notes for a book, "Time to Emigrate?" an exceptionally provocative book that will be furiously debated in the media as he attacks the onslaught of multiculturalism.

Genres: Politics

Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Biscit · Rating 1 out of 5]

I really hated this book.

I was passed a copy by someone who said it was interesting.

I found it anything but.

It was written as an imaginary letter to an imaginary son. However this is part of its problem. The letter rambles and raves monotonously, frequently repeating the same ideas in different ways, instead of truly trying to intelligently examine all the problems and issues that may be of concern to someone considering emigration.

It claims that the events that happen to the imaginary Guy, his wife and their imaginary son are based on real events, but how close they are to reality is anyone’s guess.

I don’t think Walden is racist. But he does react to the way he feels the world is, rather than by how the world actually is. He is quite rude to those who stop and think, and through doing that, see things differently.