Our review of : The Dawn of Everything

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

This book is a biography of Russian president Vladimir Putin, written by Masha Gessen. It traces his life from his humble beginnings as the son of a Soviet bureaucrat to his rise to power as one of the most influential leaders in the world. The Man Without a Face also explores Putin’s controversial policies, including [...]

Inner Engineering is a guide to joy and inner peace written by Jaggi Vasudev – Sadhguru. The book offers readers an opportunity to learn about the nature of the mind, emotions, and thoughts, as well as how to use simple techniques to achieve lasting happiness and peace. For who is this book for ? Inner [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

“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 [...]

Red-Handed is a book by Peter Schweizer that exposes how American elites are getting rich helping China win. The book details the ways in which many prominent Americans – including politicians, businessmen and academics – are aiding Beijing’s efforts to overtake the United States as the world’s leading superpower. Red-Handed shines a light on this [...]

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 [...]

The 1619 Project is a new origin story for the United States, one that takes into account the central role of slavery in shaping our country. Written by Nikole Hannah-Jones, one of America’s most acclaimed journalists covering racial injustice, this ambitious and groundbreaking work tells the story not only of black Americans but also of [...]