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Get the Summary of Adam Nagourney's The Times in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Times" by Adam Nagourney chronicles the evolution of The New York Times through various executive editors' tenures, focusing on their leadership styles, the challenges they faced, and the newspaper's transformation in response to internal and external pressures. A.M. Rosenthal's era is marked by his commitment to journalistic standards...
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Get the Summary of William Egginton's The Rigor of Angels in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Solomon Shereshevsky, a journalist with an extraordinary memory, was studied by psychiatrist Alexander Luria, leading to a career as a mnemonist. Shereshevsky's synesthesia and memory affected his understanding of abstract concepts and sense of self. Meanwhile, Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges, facing a personal crisis,...
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Get the Summary of Captain Sandy Yawn's Be the Calm or Be the Storm in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Be the Calm or Be the Storm" by Captain Sandy Yawn is a compelling narrative that intertwines the author's maritime adventures with life lessons on leadership and personal growth. Captain Yawn recounts her journey from a troubled past, including substance addiction and legal issues, to becoming a respected superyacht...
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Get the Summary of Josh Schwartz's Welcome to the OC in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Welcome to the OC" delves into the creation and legacy of the hit TV show "The O.C.," exploring the personal and professional journeys of its creators and cast. McG, Josh Schwartz, and Stephanie Savage were key figures in bringing the show to life, drawing from their own experiences and the cultural zeitgeist to craft a teen...
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Get the Summary of Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat Pray Love in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Elizabeth Gilbert embarks on a journey of self-discovery following a painful divorce and a tumultuous affair. She travels to Italy, India, and Indonesia, seeking pleasure, devotion, and balance. In Italy, she indulges in the language and cuisine while confronting her mental health struggles. In India, she immerses herself in...
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Get the Summary of Sy Montgomery's The Hummingbirds' Gift in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Hummingbirds' Gift" chronicles the intensive care and rehabilitation of two orphaned Allen's hummingbird chicks in Brenda Sherburn La Belle's home in Marin County. Brenda, a seasoned wildlife rehabilitator, provides round-the-clock care, feeding the chicks a specialized diet every twenty minutes from dawn until dusk....
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Get the Summary of Peter Schrijvers's Those Who Hold Bastogne in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Those Who Hold Bastogne" is a detailed account of the experiences of American soldiers during the Battle of the Bulge, particularly focusing on the 28th Infantry Division's defense of Bastogne against a massive German counteroffensive in December 1944. The narrative follows Lieutenant Paul Yearout and his regiment,...
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Get the Summary of Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch's The Nazi Conspiracy in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: In 1943, as the war against Nazi Germany raged abroad, President Franklin Roosevelt had a critical goal: a face-to-face sit-down with his allies Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill. This first-ever meeting of the Big Three in Tehran, Iran, would decide some of the most crucial strategic...
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Get the Summary of Boy George's Karma My Autobiography in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Karma My Autobiography" by Boy George is a candid memoir that delves into the artist's life, from his challenging upbringing in south-east London to his rise to fame with Culture Club and beyond. George candidly discusses his early life as a gay youth, his transformative experiences with music and fashion, and his first romantic...
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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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Get the Summary of Willie Nelson's Energy Follows Thought in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Energy Follows Thought" by Willie Nelson is a reflective exploration of the singer-songwriter's life, beliefs, and the creative process behind his music. Nelson initially viewed songs as free as birds' melodies, accepting any payment for his work and prioritizing hope over financial gain. His song "Night Life" was mistakenly...
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Get the Summary of Jim McCormick's The First-Time Manager in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Learn to conquer every challenge like a pro with the clear, candid advice in The First-Time Manager. For nearly four decades, this trusted guide has brought newcomers up to speed on the nitty gritty realities of managing people.
The updated seventh edition delivers new information that helps...
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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,...
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Get the Summary of Gabor Maté's Scattered Minds in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Scattered Minds" by Gabor Maté offers an in-depth look at Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), drawing from his personal and professional experiences. Maté identifies ADD symptoms such as restlessness, impulsivity, and distractibility, which lead to disorganization and emotional turmoil. He challenges the genetic determinism of...
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Get the Summary of Neil Peart's Ghost Rider in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Neil Peart's "Ghost Rider" is a poignant narrative of his solitary motorcycle journey, a quest for healing after the devastating losses of his daughter Selena and wife Jackie. The book chronicles his travels across North America, from the Canadian wilderness to the deserts of Mexico and the United States. Peart grapples with grief, seeking...
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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 Betty Smith's A Tree Grows in Brooklyn in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Betty Smith's "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" follows Francie Nolan's life in early 20th-century Brooklyn. Francie's childhood is marked by poverty, but she finds solace in reading and her vivid imagination. Her father, Johnny, is a singing waiter with a drinking problem, and her mother, Katie, is a janitress who instills the...
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Get the Summary of Jenny Odell's Saving Time in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: This dazzling, subversive, and deeply hopeful book offers us different ways to experience time-inspired by pre-industrial cultures, ecological cues, and geological timescales-that can bring within reach a more humane, responsive way of living. As planet-bound animals, we live inside shortening and lengthening...
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