The inspiring true story of the von Trapp family’s journey from Austria to America, and their remarkable musical legacy.
The Places in Between Summary
‘The Places in Between’ by Rory Stewart is a gripping memoir recounting his solo journey across war-torn Afghanistan.
Second-Hand Time Summary
Second-Hand Time” by Svetlana Alexievich is a poignant exploration of the post-Soviet experience through the voices of ordinary people.
A Field Guide to Getting Lost Summary
A poetic exploration of the beauty and transformative power of embracing uncertainty and getting lost in order to find oneself.
The Men Who Stare at Goats Summary
The Men Who Stare at Goats” by Jon Ronson explores the bizarre and true story of a secret U.S. military unit that experimented with psychic abilities and unconventional warfare tactics.
Underground: The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese Psyche Summary
‘Underground: The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese Psyche’ by Haruki Murakami explores the psychological impact of the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin gas attack.
The Adversary: A True Story of Monstrous Deception Summary
‘The Adversary’ by Emmanuel Carrère is a chilling true story that explores the depths of human deception and the consequences it brings.
Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee Summary
Furious Hours” by Casey Cep is a gripping true crime story that explores the mysterious murder case and the final trial of Harper Lee.
Into the Wild Summary
Into the Wild” by Jon Krakauer is a gripping true story of a young man’s quest for adventure and self-discovery in the Alaskan wilderness.
Tuesdays with Morrie Summary
Tuesdays with Morrie” is a heartwarming memoir about a dying professor’s lessons on life, love, and finding meaning in the face of mortality.
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind Summary
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” by Yuval Noah Harari offers a thought-provoking exploration of the history and impact of Homo sapiens on the world.
The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference Summary
The Tipping Point explores how small changes can lead to large-scale social transformations and the factors that contribute to these tipping points.