Our review of : Four Thousand Weeks

Talking to Strangers is a book by Malcolm Gladwell about the dangers of misjudging people we don’t know. For who is this book for ? It is for people who want to understand how to deal with the dangers of misjudging others, and learn more about why it’s important to try and get to know [...]

William Barr, who served as America’s Attorney General from 1991 to 1993, offers an insider’s perspective on the workings of government in this engaging and highly readable memoir. Barr takes readers behind the scenes at critical moments in history, including his service during Operation Desert Storm and the 1992 presidential election recount. He also provides [...]

The Road to Unfreedom is a book by Timothy Snyder that deals with the history of Russia, Europe, and America. Snyder argues that Vladimir Putin’s regime in Russia represents a fundamental threat to democracy in Europe and the United States. For who is this book for ? The Road to Unfreedom may be of particular [...]

According to author Yuval Noah Harari, Homo Deus is a brief history of tomorrow. In the book, he discusses the future of humanity and how advances in technology will shape our lives. He speculates on topics such as artificial intelligence, data mining, gene editing, and radical life extension. Harari contends that humans are increasingly becoming [...]

In his book, Jordan Peterson offers 12 rules for life that he believes can help anyone live a meaningful and successful life. Drawing on everything from ancient philosophy to modern psychology, Peterson’s advice is grounded in a deep understanding of the human condition and filtered through his own unique lens as a self-help guru and [...]

In her highly anticipated first book, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her – from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent [...]

The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson is a nonfiction book about two men – one, Daniel Burnham, who was responsible for the design of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago and one, H.H. Holmes, America’s first serial killer. The two stories are interwoven to create a compelling narrative that covers not [...]

Kleptopia is a scathing indictment of the pervasive and ever-growing role of corruption in our world today. Award-winning journalist Tom Burgis offers an unvarnished view from the ground up of how dirty money is both fueling and confounding global development, often with deadly consequences. From Nigeria to Bangladesh, Russia to China, Burgis shows how kleptocrats [...]

Braiding Sweetgrass is an exploration of the ways that indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the teachings of plants can be integrated to create a more sustainable world. Robin Wall Kimmerer draws on her background as a scientist and member of the Potawatomi Nation to offer a unique perspective on environmentalism, exploring topics such as climate [...]

The Splendid and the Vile tells the story of Winston Churchill’s family during the Blitz. Erik Larson weaves together historical fact with personal stories to create a compelling narrative that explores Churchill’s life as both a public figure and private individual. The book paints an intimate portrait of one man’s determination in the face of [...]

Not One Inch tells the story of how the United States and Russia failed to resolve their differences after the Cold War, leading to a dangerous post-Cold War stalemate. It is based on extensive research in both Russian and American archives, as well as interviews with key decisionmakers on both sides. For who is this [...]

Sapiens is a brief history of humankind, written by Yuval Noah Harari. The book explores the evolution of our species from homo erectus to sapiens, and highlights the important events and inventions that have shaped human civilisation. Sapiens also looks at modern-day humans and their impact on the planet, as well as predicting potential future [...]