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Get the Summary of Kara Swisher's Burn Book in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Burn Book" by Kara Swisher is a personal narrative that delves into the author's extensive career in tech journalism, covering the lives and businesses of industry giants like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Steve Jobs. Swisher shares her journey from a young girl in Roslyn Harbor to a prominent journalist at the forefront of the digital...
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Get the Summary of Cal Newport's Slow Productivity in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Slow Productivity" by Cal Newport explores the concept of productivity, particularly in knowledge work, where traditional metrics are ill-suited. The book challenges the 20th-century mindset that equates longer hours with better outcomes, highlighting the pitfalls of pseudo-productivity, which leads to stress and burnout. Newport...
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Get the Summary of Ted Cruz's Unwoke in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. According to Texas Senator Ted Cruz, America is under a woke assault from the Marxists of the Democratic Party. Unwoke (2023) is a critique of Marxism and its influence on American society, drawing from historical context and Cruz ' s experiences as the son of Cuban immigrants who fled communist oppression. Cruz, a conservative Republican, argues...
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Get the Summary of Arin Murphy-Hiscock's The House Witch in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The House Witch" by Arin Murphy-Hiscock is a comprehensive guide to Hearthcraft, the practice of making one's home a sanctuary for spiritual nourishment and growth. The book emphasizes the importance of the hearth as the spiritual nucleus of the home and offers a variety of rituals and magical practices to enrich hearth-centered...
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Get the Summary of Caitlin Murray's The National Team in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The National Team" chronicles the evolution of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, from its serendipitous formation in 1985 to its struggles and triumphs on the world stage. Advocates like Marty Mankamyer and Betty D'Anjolell pushed for the sport's recognition, leading to the team's first international appearance in Italy....
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Get the Summary of Rachel Richards's Passive Income Aggressive Retirement in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Passive Income Aggressive Retirement" by Rachel Richards critiques the outdated "Nest Egg Theory" of retirement, highlighting societal changes that make traditional retirement saving methods less viable. Richards argues for financial independence through passive income, which allows individuals to reclaim...
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Get the Summary of Christopher Kerr & Carine Mardorossian's Death Is But a Dream in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Death Is But a Dream" delves into the profound lessons learned from patients nearing the end of life, emphasizing the importance of empathy and holistic care. Christopher Kerr's journey from a physician trained to fight death to one who embraces the non-physical aspects of dying is central to the...
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Get the Summary of Paul David Tripp's New Morning Mercies in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book."New Morning Mercies" by Paul David Tripp presents a Christian perspective on life's purpose, the role of faith, and the transformative power of God's grace. It emphasizes that Christianity is not for personal gain but to honor God's plan and glory. The book discusses the human tendency towards self-centeredness and the need...
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Get the Summary of David Fisher and Bill O'Reilly's Bill O'Reilly's Legends and Lies in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Bill O'Reilly and David Fisher's "Legends and Lies" offers a comprehensive exploration of the American Revolution, debunking myths while highlighting the diverse tactics and personalities that shaped the United States. The book delves into the economic motivations behind the rebellion against British...
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Get the Summary of Valentine Low's Courtiers in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. In Courtiers (2023), Valentine Low delves into the complex world of courtiers-the trusted advisers in the British royal family ' s inner circle. Low, a veteran royal reporter, e xamines both their influential roles and their political maneuvering. He highlights notable courtiers, the delicate balance they have to maintain between their...
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Get the Summary of Richard Dawkins's The Magic of Reality in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Magic of Reality" explores the concept of reality, emphasizing that while not everything real is directly perceivable, scientific tools allow us to confirm the existence of phenomena beyond our senses. The book discusses how evidence of dinosaurs exists through fossils, and how telescopes reveal distant celestial bodies,...
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Get the Summary of Abraham J Twerski's Addictive Thinking in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Addictive Thinking" by Abraham J. Twerski explores the complex thought patterns associated with addiction and codependency. The book delves into the contradictory and distorted thinking that addicts often exhibit, which can appear logical on the surface but is fundamentally flawed. Twerski introduces the concept of "stinkin'...
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Get the Summary of Damien Lewis's Agent Josephine in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Agent Josephine" by Damien Lewis tells the remarkable story of Josephine Baker, an American-born French entertainer who became a spy for the French Resistance during World War II. The book chronicles her journey from her rise to stardom in Paris to her courageous espionage activities against Nazi Germany. Despite facing prejudice...
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Get the Summary of J. Randy Taraborrelli's Jackie, Ethel, Joan in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Jackie, Ethel, Joan" by J. Randy Taraborrelli is a comprehensive exploration of the lives of the Kennedy wives-Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Ethel Kennedy, and Joan Bennett Kennedy. The book delves into their unique experiences as part of the Kennedy family, from the heights of political success to the depths of personal...
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Get the Summary of Greg Clarke & Monte Beauchamp's A Sidecar Named Desire Great in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "A Sidecar Named Desire: Great Writers and the Booze That Stirred Them" by Greg Clarke and Monte Beauchamp is a literary and historical exploration of the relationship between famous writers and their preferred alcoholic beverages. The book delves into the ancient origins of various drinks, such as...
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Get the Summary of Tony Robbins and Christopher Zook's The Holy Grail of Investing in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Holy Grail of Investing" by Tony Robbins and Christopher Zook is a comprehensive guide to achieving financial independence through strategic investing. The book draws on insights from financial experts like Alan Greenspan, Ray Dalio, and the late Jack Bogle, emphasizing principles such as the...
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Get the Summary of Diane Carlson Evans & Bob Welch's Healing Wounds in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Healing Wounds" chronicles the emotional journey of Diane Carlson Evans, a former combat nurse, as she grapples with the aftermath of her service in the Vietnam War. The book details her struggle with repressed memories and PTSD, her efforts to reconcile with her past, and her advocacy for the recognition of women...
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Get the Summary of FX Holden's Aggressor in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Aggressor" by FX Holden is a high-octane military thriller that follows the story of Karen 'Bunny' O'Hare, a skilled pilot flying the advanced P-99 Black Widow II aircraft. Bunny faces a malfunction in her aircraft's neuromorphic chip, leading to a harrowing crash landing. Despite the incident, she is soon drawn into a covert mission involving...
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Get the Summary of Amy E. Herman's Fixed in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Fixed" by Amy E. Herman explores the psychological phenomenon of delusion and bias, drawing parallels between historical cases and contemporary issues. The book examines the "glass delusion" of the Middle Ages and connects it to modern-day misconceptions, such as criminals overestimating their virtues. Herman discusses the role of selective...
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Get the Summary of Gaston Dorren's Lingo in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Lingo" delves into the rich tapestry of European languages, tracing their origins, evolution, and interconnections. It explores the ancient Proto-Indo-European language, the foundation of many modern European and Indian languages, and the efforts of linguists to reconstruct it. The book examines the peculiarities of Finnish and Hungarian,...