14 min read ⌚ Quick Summary: The Sunflower by Holocaust survivor Simon Wiesenthal is a two-part book which explores the limits of forgiveness. In the first part, Wiesenthal recounts how he got to be asked for forgiveness by a Nazi soldier; in the second, he shares the opinions of 53 people on whether he should have […]
Category: Biographies
281 and Beyond Summary
11 min read ⌚ If you are a cricket fan, you already know what V. V. S. stands for in Laxman’s name: Very Very Special Laxman, of course. Well, here’s his autobiography: 281 and Beyond. Who Should Read “281 and Beyond”? And Why? The easiest – and, perhaps, best, answer to the first question is: the […]
Al Franken, Giant of the Senate Summary
10 min read ⌚ OK, maybe he’s not there anymore. But while he had been, he was: Al Franken, Giant of the Senate. (At least in his own self-deprecating opinion.) Who Should Read “Al Franken, Giant of the Senate”? And Why? Al Franken was an SNL writer and performer on the show for most of the […]
Becoming Summary
12 min read ⌚ You know almost everything about Barack Obama – even what never happened to him. But how much do you know about Michelle? Well, here’s your chance to learn the basics: The summary of Michelle’s memoir Becoming. Who Should Read “Becoming”? And Why? If you want to learn more about Michelle Obama – […]
Straight from the Gut Summary
4 min read ⌚ A really good story for an autobiography. In Straight from the Gut, the emphasis is mostly on Welch’s career and less of his private life. So, let’s take a look Jack Welch’s professional life story.
Can’t Hurt Me Summary
11 min read ⌚ Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds Can’t Hurt Me is the touching memoir of David Goggins, “the fittest (real) man in America.” He walked through hell to earn that title. Quite a few times, in fact. Read ahead to find out more. Who Should Read “Can’t Hurt Me”? And Why? Can’t […]
Elon Musk Summary
14 min read ⌚ MicroSummary: Who’s heard of the eccentric CEO of Tesla Motors, Elon Musk? He is one of the most unpredictable and ambitious entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley, and the press always labels him as the next Steve Jobs. South African boy Musk has always been passionate about technology, space, and renewable energy and moved […]
Steve Jobs Summary
13 min read ⌚ MicroSummary: Written at the request of Mr Apple Inc. himself, the eponymous biography of Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson is based on hundreds of interviews and an unprecedented access to Steve Jobs’ life. Adapted in the 2015 Danny Boyle blockbuster, the authorized memoir follows Jobs’ path from an adopted child to a […]
The Gratitude Diaries Summary
9 min read ⌚ How a Year Looking on the Bright Side Can Transform Your Life They say that “gratitude is attitude.” Janice Kaplan knows this for sure. How, you ask? Well, because she ran an experiment for a year. You can read about the all but expected results below: The Gratitude Diaries. Who Should Read […]
In Conclusion, Don’t Worry About It Summary
8 min read ⌚ Yeah, you shouldn’t worry about the temporary defeats, since all failures are needed for a person to marinate in itself. But, when sadness takes the reins, it’s a different game. Our optimism is punctured, as we try to prowl on and fight these currents. In this summary, you’ll get introduced to a […]
