16 min read ⌚ MicroSummary: At the moment, “The Everything Store” is the closest thing we have to a biography of the richest person in the world, Jeff Bezos. Based on hundreds of interviews with him and the closest members of his family, the book details the rise and rise of Amazon.com, the online retailer of […]
Category: Biographies
Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A Summary
5 min read ⌚ Are you also on the run? Hiding from someone, or perhaps cannot find peace? Anyway, this book gives a rundown on how a local gang-member became a shining jewel, whose actions inspire millions. Without further ado, let’s jump into the plot. Who Should Read “Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in […]
When Breath Becomes Air Summary
6 min read ⌚ At around 9 p.m., on March 9, 2015, Paul Kalanithi, an Indian-American neurosurgeon, passed away after a long and grueling battle with cancer, just a month shy of his 38th birthday. Published several months later by his wife, “When Breath Becomes Air” is his unfinished, thoroughly heartbreaking autobiography. One which will undoubtedly […]
An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth Summary
6 min read ⌚ What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for Anything Do you want to learn how to become an astronaut? Or how life in space can alter your perspective about living on Earth? Then, read our summary of Chris Hadfield’s “An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth.” […]
Kitchen Confidential Summary
5 min read ⌚ Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly Sadly, Anthony Bourdain is no longer among us. Fortunately, his books will forever be. And “Kitchen Confidential” is probably his best one. Who Should Read “Kitchen Confidential”? And Why? “Kitchen Confidential” is a delicious book and should be a treat for everyone who wants to get to know […]
Getting There Summary
7 min read ⌚ How does your life look like? Having a safe, boring and unsatisfactory job, or consuming all your energy on building your dreams? Sitting on a chair and being a spectator, or fighting with the bulls in the arena. Accepting your life as it is and blaming the fate, or risking all for […]
Titan Summary – Ron Chernow
7 min read ⌚ The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. In many languages, the surname “Rockefeller” has basically become synonymous with the phrase “fabulously rich.” The man responsible for that? John D. Rockefeller, Sr., quite possibly the richest person in modern history and most certainly the wealthiest American of all time. And Ron Chernow’s “Titan” is […]
The Golden String Summary
6 min read ⌚ An Autobiography You’ve certainly read one or two biographies of a Yogi. And you have probably read your fair share of hagiographies of Christian saints. But what about the autobiography of a Christian yogi? Bede Griffiths’ “The Golden String” is exactly that. Covering the first half of this exceptional man’s life. Who Should […]
Where the Past Begins Summary
8 min read ⌚ Writer’s Memoir We’ve shared with you the summaries of some fictional memoirs, as well as numerous heartbreaking memoirs of statesmen (from Joe Biden to Nelson Mandela). Now, we have the memoir of a writer, Amy Tan. She strips bare and tells us all about “Where the Past Begins.” Who Should Read […]
Way of the Peaceful Warrior Summary
5 min read ⌚ A Book That Changes Lives If we have only one word to describe this book, that would be – Wow! We are really honored to be a part of such amazing, and life-altering masterpiece. Everyone should take the path of the peaceful warrior, and oppose the egoic sensations which seem to gain […]
