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American Fire Summary

7 min read ⌚ Love, Arson, and Life in a Vanishing Land Judging by the subtitle, you may think that “American Fire” by Monica Hesse attempts to cover just too much ground. The funny thing is – it actually does. Because the story it reports is, quite easily, one of the strangest love stories you will ever […]

Affluence Without Abundance Summary

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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