Our review of : The Coddling of the American Mind

Make It Stick offers science-based techniques for successful learning. Drawing on decades of cognitive research, the book demonstrates how to improve reading comprehension, reduce study time and retain informationMuhammad Ali was once asked how he could float like a butterfly and sting like a bee in the ring. “I don’t fight who I can beat,” [...]

In “Body Work: The Radical Power of Personal Narrative,” Melissa Febos explores the therapeutic power of storytelling. Drawing on her own experiences as well as interviews with therapists and clients, Febos shows how telling our stories can help us understand ourselves and others better, make meaningful connections, cope with traumatic events, and build lasting relationships. [...]

This book provides an in-depth look at attention deficit disorder (ADD) from childhood to adulthood. It offers strategies for recognizing and coping with ADD, as well as advice on how to get the most out of treatment. For who is this book for ? This book is for people who have Attention Deficit Disorder. It [...]

Race to the Bottom is a groundbreaking book that exposes the secret forces destroying American public education. Author Luke Rosiak reveals how powerful elites are rigging the system against our children, and offers concrete solutions for turning things around. This essential guide provides parents, educators, and community leaders with everything they need to fight back [...]

In “The Story of Human Language,” John McWhorter takes an engaging look at language from its earliest origins to the modern day. He sheds light on why some languages die out while others continue to thrive, and offers up a fascinating glimpse into the world’s linguistic diversity. Along the way, he challenges commonly held notions [...]

In “Permission to Feel”, Marc Brackett offers a guide for unlocking the power of emotions – both our own and those of the children in our lives. Drawing on decades of cutting-edge research, he provides practical advice for creating lasting change in ourselves, our families, and our society. Along the way, we learn how to: [...]

Bird by Bird is a book about writing, but it’s also so much more than that. Anne Lamott offers up plenty of wisdom on life in general, as well as invaluable advice for aspiring writers. She talks about the importance of embracing chaos and failure, maintaining a sense of humor, and why we should all [...]

In A Swim in a Pond in the Rain, four Russian authors give a master class on writing, reading, and living. From stories of their own lives to thoughts on what makes great literature resonate with readers, these writers provide valuable insights into the creative process. The result is an engaging and informative exploration of [...]

Dumbing Us Down is a scathing indictment of the modern education system, written by former New York City public school teacher John Taylor Gatto. In it, he argues that compulsory schooling does more to indoctrinate children into accepting unquestioningly the prevailing social order than it does to educate them in critical thinking and independence. For [...]

The Black Girl’s Guide to Financial Freedom is a book written by Paris Woods that aims to help black women build wealth and retire early. The book contains tips and advice on topics such as budgeting, saving, investing, real estate, and more. It also includes interviews with successful black women who have achieved financial independence. [...]

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne is a novel about an 8-year-old boy, Bruno, who is forced to relocate from Berlin to Poland with his family during World War II. Growing increasingly bored and frustrated at their secluded country home, Bruno sneaks away one day into the forbidden territory next door where [...]

Grit is the power of passion and perseverance, based on Angela Duckworth’s seven years of research with top performers from West Point to Wall Street. In this book, she shares what grit is, how it works, and why it matters. For who is this book for ? The book is for individuals who want to [...]