Sometimes, when the most dangerous things in our lives are invisible, intangible, or require a non-violent solution, we need more than swords and daggers to protect ourselves. What does modern armour look like?
My latest little book, Swords and Daggers, is a story about the proprietor of a small store called Modern Armour which stocks everything you need to protect yourself from physical and intangible harms and maladies.
I explore some of the ways we protect ourselves – everything from garlic soup for colds and vampires to walls around our hearts to climate change policy to protect our planet. The book also includes a recipe for garlic ginger chicken soup – inspired by the spices of the African island of Zanzibar, it’s perfect for preventing and healing colds.
Tasnim Nathoo 