Our review of : Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

In his new book, “The Color of Law,” Richard Rothstein argues that government policy was responsible for segregation in America, not private enterprise. Using historical examples and data, he makes the case that from Reconstruction to the present day, explicit racial discrimination by governments at all levels has been a key factor in creating and [...]

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 [...]

Looking back at the 1990s, journalist Chuck Klosterman asks whether we overvalued or underrated the decade. In this book, he provides a thoughtful and provocative look at such topics as grunge rock, Bill Clinton’s sex scandals, The OJ Simpson trial, September 11th and more. Along the way he interviews dozens of prominent cultural figures including [...]

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 [...]

In 12 Seconds in the Dark, veteran police officer John Mattingly provides a firsthand account of the Breonna Taylor raid – one of the most controversial incidents in recent American policing history. On March 18, 2012, SWAT officers descended on the home of 19-year-old Breonna Taylor and her two young children, purportedly acting on information [...]

Glenn Beck’s latest book, The Great Reset, is a scathing indictment of the current state of American politics and society. In it, he lays blame for the country’s ills at the feet of Joe Biden and other leading figures in the Democratic Party. He argues that they are paving the way for fascism to take [...]

Isabel Wilkerson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book “Caste” tells the story of African Americans who, over six generations and more than 200 years, have experienced every imaginable form of discrimination. Drawing on family interviews, personal narratives and historical documentation, Wilkerson brilliantly illuminates America’s dark history with regard to race relations. The culmination of a decade’s worth of [...]

David Graeber’s “The Dawn of Everything” traces the human experience from its first stirrings in Africa to the present day. Blending history, anthropology and philosophy, he offers a sweeping account of how our species has adapted and evolved over time. From early attempts at agriculture to the modern phenomenon of urbanisation, Graeber paints a rich [...]

Four Thousand Weeks is a time management guide for mortals written by Oliver Burkeman. The book provides readers with practical tips and strategies on how to effectively manage their time and live a productive life. It includes real-life case studies of people who have successfully applied the techniques discussed in the book. For who is [...]

“The Bond King” tells the story of legendary investment advisor Bill Gross and his rise to power in the bond market. It charts his spectacular fall from grace, culminating in his 2014 firing from PIMCO, the largest bond fund in the world. Alongside this personal account is a broader history of Wall Street’s fascination with [...]

The book Allow Me to Retort is a Black guy’s guide to the Constitution. It provides an in-depth analysis of the document and its relevance to people of color. The author, Elie Mystal, is a legal editor and commentator who offers his own insights and experiences as a black man living in America. The book [...]

“Karma: A Yogi’s Guide to Crafting Your Destiny” is a practical guide for understanding and mastering the principles of karma. Written by Sadhguru, a renowned yogi and philosopher, the book provides insights into how our actions create our future experiences and offers advice on how to live in alignment with one’s dharma or life purpose. [...]