8 min read ⌚ The Disappearing World of the Bushmen Do you know who the Bushmen are? Of course, you know – especially if you’ve watched “The Gods Must Be Crazy.” Well, you want to learn more? James Suzman’s “Affluence Without Abundance” is here to teach you practically everything about them! In addition to few things about […]
The Hate U Give Summary
7 min read ⌚ Five years ago, a simple hashtag – #BlackLivesMatter – started an international activist movement. Angie Thomas was inspired by it to write a short story which quickly evolved into a YA novel. The novel, “The Hate U Give,” is a powerful and “heartbreakingly topical” story about the origins of racial hatred. And […]
Business Adventures Summary
6 min read ⌚ Twelve Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street Wow, just how amazing these business tales are. If you are striving to drag your own company into prosperity, this is one of those books you wouldn’t want to leave behind. Takes notes, and follow us! Who Should Read “Business Adventures”? And Why? […]
Win Bigly Summary
6 min read ⌚ Persuasion in a World Where Facts Don’t Matter Persuasion has become the deadliest weapons in an overly-competitive world. Fortunately, experts like Scot Adams and Robert Cialdini reveal some of the mind tricks used to influence other people. Stay with us, to find out how Mr. Trump won the election. Who Should Read […]
Lincoln in the Bardo Summary
7 min read ⌚ To set things straight from the start, a “bardo” is the place between life and death in Buddhist philosophy. Secondly – no, this is not another book about the death of the most famous Lincoln, the great American leader Abraham. And thirdly – and most importantly – “Lincoln in the Bardo” by George […]
Promise Me, Dad Summary
6 min read ⌚ A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose Joe Biden served as the 47th Vice President of the United States between the years 2009 and 2014. “Promise Me, Dad” covers mostly the events happening during 2014-5 and it encompasses everything from the pain over the loss of a child through the presidential race of […]
Killers of the Flower Moon Summary
8 min read ⌚ Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI “History,” write David Grann in “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “is a merciless judge.” Not exactly something we don’t know, but also something we need to be reminded from time to time. Because we tend to forget – much too often – that […]
The Future Is History Summary
6 min read ⌚ How Totalitarianism Reclaimed Russia Is the Russian Federation genuinely leaning towards democracy or are we witnessing yet another dictator shooting for the stars? Stay tuned, for more! Who Should Read “The Future Is History”? And Why? Perhaps, this book won’t seem too appealing for those who have no interest in politics whatsoever. […]
Little Fires Everywhere Summary
5 min read ⌚ Do you have a fire burning in your eyes? If not, we are here to help you burst into flames with a new exciting novel. Who Should Read “Little Fires Everywhere”? And Why? Sometimes, life throws at us various things and commitments we just can’t get out of. On the way to […]
Letter from Birmingham Jail Summary
8 min read ⌚ Prisons may have been built to discipline citizens, but when those citizens are justice-loving colossi of humanity, they seem to have the opposite effect. In Martin Luther King Jr.’s case, his prison-time (and an open letter by eight clergymen) resulted in “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” one of the monuments of the Civil […]
