Our review of : The Splendid and the Vile

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 [...]

In Blink, Malcolm Gladwell argues that the human brain can make snap judgments based on very limited information. These judgments are often more accurate than reasoned decisions made after careful deliberation. Gladwell provides numerous examples from a variety of fields to support his argument. For who is this book for ? Blink is for anyone [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

William Barr, who served as America’s Attorney General from 1991 to 1993, offers an insider’s perspective on the workings of government in this engaging and highly readable memoir. Barr takes readers behind the scenes at critical moments in history, including his service during Operation Desert Storm and the 1992 presidential election recount. He also provides [...]

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 Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell examines the factors that contribute to exceptional success. He argues that it is not simply a matter of talent or luck, but rather the result of specific circumstances and opportunities. Drawing on extensive research, Gladwell identifies 10 “outlier” traits that are often associated with extraordinary achievement. For who is this book [...]

Not One Inch tells the story of how the United States and Russia failed to resolve their differences after the Cold War, leading to a dangerous post-Cold War stalemate. It is based on extensive research in both Russian and American archives, as well as interviews with key decisionmakers on both sides. For who is this [...]

This monumental book details the history of the United States from a different perspective than what is typically taught in schools. Howard Zinn, a professor and historian, provides an account of American history that focuses on the struggles and successes of average people – rather than powerful political and economic leaders. A People’s History Of [...]

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 [...]