Everything Must Change - Softcover

"Philosophically weighty . . . this is the first post-national novel." --Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas

"Essential reading material for anyone who wants to get under the skin of the Welsh language debate--from both sides." --Owen Martell, author, "Dyn yr Eiliad" ("The Other Man")

Everything Must Change is a moving and thoughtful first novel about passionately held, radical beliefs and their place in the modern world.
The novel intercuts the stories of twentieth century French philosopher and activist Simone Weil, and twenty-first century campaigner Meinwen Jones, who is adrift in post-devolution Wales.
In an inter war Europe threatened by fascism, Simone, an idealistic, gifted young Jewish woman, seeks a vocation which will satisfy her passion for justice and her dangerous desire for sell sacrifice.
A world away, Meinwen has sacrificed love, a career and a future to the cause of an ancient culture fighting for survival. In TV studios, political rallies and in prison, she takes Simone as her inspiration in a lonely battle against globalisation. But, increasingly, old certainties are called into guestion.
When friends become enemies, and enemies offer friendship, both women question their long-held beliefs and face choices which will lead to life or death.