Our review of : Playmakers

Guns, Germs and Steel traces the origins of human societies and why some became more successful than others. Jared Diamond poses the question: What allowed certain groups to become global powers while others remained insignificant? The answer, he argues, lies in geography – more specifically in innate differences among peoples’ environments that led to variations [...]

“The Obstacle Is the Way” is a book about turning trials into triumph, and learning how to face adversity head-on. It was written by Ryan Holiday, an author and marketing strategist who has worked with some of the biggest names in business and politics. The book draws on personal experiences as well as insights from [...]

48 Laws of Power is a book written by Robert Greene. The book focuses on the methods one can use to gain and maintain power in their personal and professional lives. It outlines 48 laws that are based on historical figures and strategies used by them. For who is this book for ? This book [...]

Hunter Biden, son of the former Vice President and current presidential frontrunner Joe Biden, was paid millions by a Chinese tech giant while his father was in office. Hunter’s activities have long been shrouded in secrecy, but now investigative journalist Miranda Devine has finally pieced together what he was really up to – and it’s [...]

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 [...]

The Origins of Totalitarianism is a book by Hannah Arendt that was published in 1951. The book explores the origins of totalitarianism in Europe, and examines how it developed in Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia. Arendt provides an insightful analysis of the rise of these regimes, and offers her thoughts on their impact on society [...]

A New Earth is a book by Eckhart Tolle that discusses the need for personal growth and spiritual development in order to achieve an awakened state of being. The book emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and rids readers of their ego-based delusions that hinder them from achieving true happiness. For who [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

A Promised Land is about Barack Obama’s journey from young man searching for his identity to the 44th President of the United States. This book tells the story of how he became motivated by politics and what inspired him to run for office. It also includes excerpts from speeches that Obama has given throughout his [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]