Author: George Orwell ASIN: B07K59VB7W A great short book about how revolutions get hijacked. A fable for grown-ups. EXCERPTS [The message cannot be convincingly revealed through paragraphs (as with most books). I recommend reading this short fable for grown-ups.] The book tells the story of a group of farm animals who rebel against their human farmer, hoping to create a society where the animals can be equal, free, and happy. Ultimately, however, the [...]
Author: David Graeber ISBN: 978-1612194196 At universities we're taught that money (as means of measuring and keeping value) developed because of serious limitations of the barter trade. But, was that really the case? There is a more plausible theory that is not yet lectured at universities. EXCERPTS The main idea of the book is that the money as means of measuring and keeping value developed from the debt. At first, [...]
Author: Ron Chernow ISBN: 978-0679757030 John D. Rockefeller was the richest person in the modern history. Interested in his personality, his drives and motives? Read on. EXCERPTS I've listened to the Audible narration. I haven't really had a need to make any excerpts. The book is lengthy so only read if you're really interested in Mr. Rockefeller. What I've found most interesting were the following facts: the social norms are [...]
Author: Yuval Noah Harari ISBN: 978-0099590088 A must read book! Author makes interesting connections between historical facts and combines various stories into a compelling and highly entertaining read. EXCERPTS I've listened to the Audible narration. There wasn't any particular idea to highlight but reading was highly entertaining. Can't wait to start reading other Harari's books.
Author: Daron Acemoglu ISBN: 978-1846684302 An interesting theory as to why some nations fail and the others prosper. A very interesting read! EXCERPTS Repression + absence of social justice + denial of channels for peaceful change = a ticking bomb. To Egyptians, the things that have held them back include an ineffective and corrupt state and a society where they cannot use their talent, ambition, ingenuity, and what education they [...]
Author: Arnold Schwarzenegger ISBN:978-1849839730 What a life! How a boy from the small Austrian village of Thal went on to become the greatest bodybuilder of all times, famous Holywood actor and a governor of California. Truly inspiring! As a bonus, Arnold does not shy away from book does not lack juicy details! EXCERPTS This books shall be read for the sake of the story. It makes you understand this video [...]
Author: Michael Lewis ISBN:978-0393338829 You've probably watched the movie. The movie is great but the books is even better. The story goes about three people, who accurately predicted the financial crisis in 2008; how they figured it out, how they bet on it and how their knees were shaking because THE day didn't want to come. In a flood of people claiming they saw it coming, how do you know [...]
Author: John Nicol and John Peters ISBN: 978-1405937573 RAF pilots John Peters and John Nichol were shot down over Iraq on their first mission of the Gulf War. They were captured, tortured and interrogated, which brought both men close to death. What a TRUE STORY! EXCERPTS This book shall be read for the sake of the story.