The 4th Generation Book Club is a salon where we discuss a chosen text (or book) of political literature and analyze the main ideas in relation to the current political happenings. For our first read, host Olemo Gordon Brian is joined by Siyabonga Michelle Hadebe (ALA'19) from South Africa & Marouane El Bahraoui (ALA'19) from the Kingdom of Morocco for an in-depth study of "The Green Book" by former Libyan president and revolutionary, 'Brother leader' Muammar Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi.



Talking of Qaddafi's "Third Universal Theory," the Green Book came in three volumes that are addressed by the discussants in this order;

1. Volume 1: “The Solution of the Problem of Democracy.” Here he reflects on the failures of Western representative democracy. He propounds the solution of "The Authority of the People" or participatory democracy where people rule themselves.


2. Volume 2: "The Solution of the Economic Problem.” Here he offers "Socialism" as the solution to the challenge of inequitable & unjust distribution of resources.


3. Volume 3: "The Social Basis of the Third Universal Theory." Here he shares his thoughts on the questions of the family, tribe & nation, Sports, Education, The role of Women, The fate of the Black race, Music & Art.

This article by the New York Times offers a brief breakdown and rather scathing analysis of the book and its author.