Our review of : The Autobiography of Malcolm X

The Gulag Archipelago 1918-1956 is a nonfiction book by Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn that documents the existence of the Soviet Union’s forced labor camp system. The work consists of testimonies from survivors, as well as analysis and documentation from Solzhenitsyn himself. It is often considered to be one of the most important books on Russian history [...]

A Short History of Nearly Everything is a 2003 popular science book by Bill Bryson. The book describes various scientific concepts in an easily understandable way. It was originally published as a United Kingdom edition, but has since been reprinted in the United States and other countries. For who is this book for ? A [...]

Alexander Hamilton tells the riveting story of one of America’s most prominent and controversial Founding Fathers, from his humble beginnings on the Caribbean island of Nevis to his role in creating the United States government. Raised by a single mother, Hamilton was orphaned at a young age and later became a penniless refugee. He taught [...]

“Kleptopia: How Dirty Money Is Conquering the World,” by Tom Burgis, is a riveting account of how corruption and bribery have become rampant throughout the world economy. From Russia to China to Nigeria, Burgis provides eye-opening examples of how kleptocrats (individuals who rule through theft) are able to amass wealth and wield power at the [...]

The Warmth of Other Suns is a historical account of the great migration of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North and West between 1915 and 1970. Isabel Wilkerson meticulously researched and documented this little-known chapter in American history, amassing over 3000 interviews with former migrants. The result is a gripping, eye-opening [...]

This book tells the story of white women who owned slaves in the American South. It provides a unique perspective on this little-known aspect of history, and explores the complex motives that drove these women to own slaves. For who is this book for ? This book is for people who are interested in history [...]

The Devil in the White City tells the true story of two men – one, a brilliant architect and designer, and the other, a serial killer who used the fairgrounds as his playground. Set at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, this is an edge-of-your seat thriller that weaves together themes of murder, magic, and [...]

In this sweeping, century-spanning history of American race relations, Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson argues that the social caste system in America is not based on skin color but on African Americans’ origin—a “caste” derived from slavery. Wilkerson chronicles two centuries of race relations in America, from the arrival of the first. For who is [...]

This book is a comprehensive history of Nazi Germany from its earliest origins to the end of World War II. It provides detailed information on all aspects of life in Nazi Germany, from politics and government to education and propaganda. For who is this book for ? This book provides an in-depth exploration of all [...]

This is a book about the end of history and the last man. It was written by Francis Fukuyama, who is a political scientist. In it, he argues that we have reached the END OF HISTORY as we know it, and that modernity has essentially won out over all other ideologies. He also predicts that [...]

This book tells the story of Winston Churchill’s experience during World War II, as well as his family life. It is a compelling account of the Blitz bombings in London and the challenges that both he and his loved ones faced. For who is this book for ? The Splendid and the Vile is a [...]

In The Bomber Mafia, Malcolm Gladwell tells the story of a group of Canadian airmen who became obsessed with bombing Germany during World War II. These men were determined to take down as many enemy targets as possible, and they were willing to do whatever it took to make that happen. The bomber mafia was [...]