Introduction “A moment of suffering is worth a lifetime’s glory. “ Laura Hillenbrand’s Unbroken: A World War II Story of Resilience and, Resilience, and Redemption (2010) is a thrilling true tale about Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who became a World War II bombardier. His life takes a terrifying twist when his plane is swept […]
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Introduction “A child who is weaned off poisons considers harm to be a consolation. “ Gillian Flynn’s Sharp Objects (2006) Sharp Objects (2006) is a psycho-thriller that explores family dysfunction, trauma as well as self-destruction. The story tells the tale of Camille Preaker, an investigative journalist with a turbulent background, as she returns to her
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Introduction “Being human totally sucks most of the time. But it’s the only option. “ Ernest Cline’s Ready Player One, published in the year 2011, is a science-fiction, dystopian adventure story that takes place in a depressing future where people escape from reality by escaping into the vast virtual world known as The OASIS. The
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Introduction Celeste Ng’s Little Fires Everywhere is a captivating novel that examines the themes of motherhood and race, privilege as well as identity and the secrets in the idyllic urban town of Shaker Heights, Ohio. The book expertly weaves together the stories of two diverse families, including those of the Richardsons, the wealthy and well-organized
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The Jungle Book – Comprehensive Summary The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling is an iconic classic that combines adventure, knowledge, and raw nature’s beauty. The book, which was originally published in 1894, is a journey into the middle of the Indian jungle and the midst of the wild animal kingdom, long-standing customs and the struggles for survival are woven into a
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Book Summary: Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah Kristin Hannah’s Firefly Lane is an emotionally and profoundly moving novel that examines friendship and love, aspiration, and the passing through time. The story follows the friendship that has lasted for a lifetime between two best buddies, Kate Mularkey, and Tully Hart, as they traverse the emotional highs and lows over several decades. The novel
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Book Summary: Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski Emily Nagoski’s Come As You Are: The surprising new science that will change the way you view your sexual Life is a ground-breaking book that explores the female body, sexuality desires, and the research behind women’s pleasure. The book exposes the common myths surrounding Sexuality, arousal, and relationships and offers the reader a scientifically
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Book Summary: Blink by Malcolm Gladwell Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink “The Power of Being Thinking without Thinking” is a captivating study of intuition, speedy decision-making, and your subconscious. The book explores how we make quick judgments within a moment, some extremely precise, whereas others result in biases and errors. Gladwell claims that the unconscious mind processes information faster than our conscious brain and allows our
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Book Summary: Being Mortal by Atul Gawande Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal: Medical Treatment and the Meaning of Life at the End is an emotional and thought-provoking book that examines dying, end-of-life issues as well as the limitations of medical technology. Gawande surgeon, who is also a doctor, explores how medicine has increased life expectancy, but fails to offer an appropriate and
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Book Summary: Unwind by Neal Shusterman Neal Shusterman’s Unwind is a thrilling dystopian thriller that focuses on the world of teenagers who are not wanted and are “unwound,” a process where their bodies are taken for organs and tissues. It is set in post-war America following a second civil conflict over reproductive rights. The novel follows three teenage girls–Connor, Risa,
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