Paris (2023) is the frank, entertaining memoir of the celebrity icon Paris Hilton. She shares the highs and lows of her life in the limelight, from epic parties to public humiliation. Introduction: The not-so-simple life of Paris Hilton. Who is Paris Hilton? Perhaps you think of her as an air-headed heiress with a chihuahua named …
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It Worked for Me (2012) imparts Colin Powell’s practical wisdom on becoming an effective leader. It’s largely based on his time in the military and public service, and the insights he gained from his experiences in these positions. Introduction: Unlock the secrets of leadership from a four-star general. Have you ever stopped and wondered what …
Welcome Home (2021) uses the metaphor of a house to provide a personalized blueprint for achieving self-worth, belonging, and happiness. Through personal stories, practical advice, and poetry, it lays out tools you can use to build a place where you’re at peace with yourself. Introduction: Find true happiness and self-worth by being at home within …
Margaret Thatcher: The Autobiography (2013) is the definitive account of the Iron Lady. Covering everything from her upbringing to the political battles that defined her time in office, this memoir sheds light on the thinking and values of Britain’s most transformative twentieth-century leaders. Introduction Britain, 1978. Winter. And it’s a terrible winter. Hurricane-force winds tear …
No Red Lights (2022) is part-autobiography, part-guidebook to assembling the core fundamentals of your career. Geared primarily toward aspiring venture capitalists but helpful for anyone interested in business, it’s packed with instructive lessons and useful advice. Simultaneously, it is a glimpse into the life of man who’s spent 50 years learning – and living – …
Good Morning, Monster (2020) chronicles some of the heroic patients therapist Catherine Gildiner worked with over the course of her practice. The patients experienced varied traumatic events and used different techniques in their work with Gildiner. Their stories exemplify the resiliency of the human mind and spirit. Introduction: Learn how therapy and resiliency of mind …
Elizabeth the Queen (2012) is a brisk yet in-depth exposé of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. Tracing key moments in her life, big and small, lighthearted and tragic, it pulls back the curtain on a most singular figure. Elizabeth II is at once a woman who struggled to balance her roles as both mother …
Are you living up to your true potential or do you use excuses and victimhood to justify your unhappiness? In this book review, you will learn how retired Navy SEAL and professional athlete David Goggins overcame incredible hurdles and achieved his dreams, and how you can replicate his approach to achieve more than you ever …
There is no easy formula for winning in business, but there are best practices to follow to ensure success. In this book summary, you’ll learn about these practices, including communicating with candor, bravely facing challenges with optimism, and staying curious for continual growth. You’ll get the scoop on business philosophy, running a strong company, outdoing …
Braiding Sweetgrass (2013) offers a profound and insightful look at the relationship between humans and Mother Earth. With the growing concerns about climate change, deforestation and the depletion of our natural resources, it is more important than ever to reevaluate how we treat the world around us. Find out how the traditional practices of Native …