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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Ron Lieber's The Opposite of Spoiled in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Opposite of Spoiled" by Ron Lieber is a comprehensive guide for parents on how to discuss money with their children in a constructive and non-judgmental way. The book addresses the challenges parents face when children ask probing questions about family income, wealth, and the ability to help others. Lieber emphasizes...
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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 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 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 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 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 Jefferson Cowie's Freedom's Dominion in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Freedom's Dominion" by Jefferson Cowie delves into the complex history of early 19th-century Alabama, focusing on the struggles between the Creek Nation, the state of Alabama, and the federal government. The book highlights the enforcement challenges of the Treaty of Cusseta, aimed at protecting Creek lands, and the broader...
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Get the Summary of James Donovan's A Terrible Glory in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "A Terrible Glory" by James Donovan recounts the events leading up to and including the Battle of the Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last Stand. The book delves into the complex interactions between the United States military and the Plains Indians, particularly the Lakota Sioux and Cheyenne, as the U.S. expanded westward....
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Get the Summary of Vanessa Marin's Sex Talks in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Sex Talks" by Vanessa Marin delves into the complexities of maintaining intimacy and sexual fulfillment in long-term relationships. The book addresses common issues couples face, such as the myth of perpetual intense attraction, the impact of stress and children on libido, and the cycle of rejection and avoidance in sexual contexts....
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Get the Summary of Anthony William's Medical Medium Revised and Expanded Edition in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Medical Medium Revised and Expanded Edition" by Anthony William delves into the author's unique gift of receiving advanced medical insights from a spiritual entity known as the Spirit of Compassion. From a young age, William was guided to understand health issues beyond conventional medical knowledge,...
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Get the Summary of Donald Yacovone's Teaching White Supremacy in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Teaching White Supremacy" by Donald Yacovone delves into the historical narrative of white supremacist ideology as a pervasive force in American culture, particularly within the education system. The book examines how influential figures, including educators, religious leaders, and literary icons, perpetuated the myth...
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