‘Factfulness’ by Hans Rosling challenges common misconceptions about the state of the world and presents ten reasons why things are actually better than we tend to believe.
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry Summary
‘Astrophysics for People in a Hurry’ by Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a concise and accessible exploration of the vast universe for those with limited time.
Far from the Tree Summary
‘Far from the Tree’ is a documentary film directed by Rachel Dretzin, exploring the experiences of families with children who are different from them.
The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine Summary
The Big Short” by Michael Lewis is a gripping account of the 2008 financial crisis, exploring the individuals who predicted and profited from the collapse of the housing market.
21 Lessons for the 21st Century Summary
’21 Lessons for the 21st Century’ by Yuval Noah Harari offers thought-provoking insights on the pressing challenges and uncertainties of our modern world.
SuperFreakonomics: Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes And Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance Summary
SuperFreakonomics explores unconventional economic theories, from global cooling to the economics of prostitution and terrorism, challenging conventional wisdom and offering thought-provoking insights.
Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art Summary
Scott McCloud explores the art of comics and its profound impact on storytelling and communication in this insightful and visually engaging book.
The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea Summary
‘The Perfect Storm’ is a gripping non-fiction account of a catastrophic storm and the brave men who faced its deadly power at sea.
PostSecret: Extraordinary Confessions from Ordinary Lives Summary
PostSecret: Extraordinary Confessions from Ordinary Lives” by Frank Warren is a collection of anonymous and deeply personal secrets shared by individuals from all walks of life.
The Library Book Summary
The Library Book” by Susan Orlean explores the mysterious fire that destroyed the Los Angeles Public Library in 1986 and delves into the importance of libraries in our society.
The Hot Zone: The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus Summary
The Hot Zone” by Richard Preston is a gripping and chilling account of the origins and deadly consequences of the Ebola virus.
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life Summary
‘Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life’ by Barbara Kingsolver explores the author’s family’s journey to live off the land and eat locally for an entire year.