7 min read ⌚ A Memoir “Truth is stranger than fiction,” wrote Mark Twain over a century ago, adding that “it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn’t.” And, indeed, “The Glass Castle” is built on a somewhat impossible premise: that you can become a bestselling author even if you’re living in […]
Category: Biographies
Unbroken Summary
8 min read ⌚ Our “Unbroken Summary” recaps the life of an athlete, who later became a survivor. The legend of Louis Zamperini will continue to echo through time; a story about a man who despite all the odds managed to conquer the hearts of many throughout the world. A World War II Story of Survival, […]
Finding My Virginity Summary
6 min read ⌚ The New Autobiography In 1998, Richard Branson – oh, sorry, that’s actually Sir Richard Branson – published his debut book titled “Losing My Virginity,” a 600-page autobiography which was lauded by both critics and general readers. Twenty years and six books later – he’s back with the rest of the story: “Finding […]
Escape from Camp 14 Summary
3 min read ⌚ One Man’s Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West “Escape from Camp 14” is the story of Shin who, until now, remains the only person who was born in a labor camp in North Korea, and has escaped. About Blaine Harden Blaine Harden is a foreign correspondent and an author. […]
Einstein Summary
4 min read ⌚ MicroSummary: Albert Einstein is rightfully considered one of the most influential people in history. Walter Isaacson’s biography delves deep inside his life and universe, trying to unravel the origins of his genius and his unconventionality, and painting a portrait of one extraordinary person with a life-long sense of childlike wonder. His […]
Catch Me If You Can Summary
4 min read ⌚ MicroSummary: “Catch Me If You Can” by Frank W. Abagnale and Stan Redding is the book upon which the 2002 Spielberg thriller is based. So you know the story: an FBI agent tries to catch the greatest con-artist in history. The latter is merely a teenager. The True Story of a […]
Malcolm Gladwell – A Journey of 100 Steps
5 min read ⌚ Every once in awhile, we all need a special friend to guide us when things get rough. Fear no more, because where there is a will, there is a way, and Malcolm sure knows the route to peacefulness. Who is Malcolm Gladwell Malcolm Gladwell is renowned for his ability to write life-altering […]
The Audacity of Hope Summary
6 min read ⌚ MicroSummary: “The Audacity of Hope” is former U.S. President Barrack Obama’s second book; and the one in which he expounds his political views and beliefs most clearly and thoroughly. The book covers everything from his opinions on the free market to his understanding of global politics, from his ideas about education to […]
Alexander the Great Summary
5 min read ⌚ The Macedonian who conquered the world Another legend echoes through time. Alexander the Great achieved everything and will be remembered as the greatest conqueror ever to set foot on Earth. We summarize Alexander’s rise to power and the events that shaped his personal life. Who Should Read “Alexander the Great”? And Why? […]
Top Biographies Books
12 min read ⌚ There are so many biographies, memoirs, and diaries out there, and so many essential and influential people who have actively shaped our world that, really, choosing the books for this list took us a lot more time than actually writing it. In the end, we longlisted so many books that we decided […]
