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Book Review: Hidden Figures – The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race

Behind Neil Armstrong and John Glenn — behind the many white faces that peppered NASA’s public presence — were a handful of unlikely heroes whose talents in mathematics, engineering, and computing helped secure America’s victory in the epic space race against Russia. In this book review of Hidden Figures, you’ll learn about the black women …

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Book Summary: Bird by Bird – Some Instructions on Writing and Life

Writing might seem like an impossible challenge. Perhaps you assume that writing comes naturally to all successful authors, and you wonder why your writer’s block feels so insurmountable. In this book review, author Anne Lamott shares her accessible (and often funny) wisdom for getting your ideas onto paper. By taking your writing project one step …

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Book Summary: Long Walk to Freedom – The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela was more than a political prisoner and beloved president. He was also a conflicted activist, a barrier-breaking lawyer, and a grieving father. In this book review, you’ll learn how a boy born into an illiterate village grew up to be a galvanizing leader and national hero. You’ll also explore South African history through …

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Book Review: Black Klansman – Race, Hate, and the Undercover Investigation of a Lifetime

In 1978, a black detective at the Colorado Springs Police Department responded to an ad in the local paper for information on the KKK. The investigation that followed was one the most unique and informative intelligence operations in American history. In this book review, hear Detective Ron Stallworth’s extensive work to infiltrate the Ku Klux …

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Book Review: Elon Musk – Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future

Tech journalist Ashlee Vance offers an unprecedented look into the life and mind of our generation’s most influential figure, Elon Musk. Peering back into childhood up to his latest ventures, this book review covers the gamut of Musk’s development from unknown prodigy to international mogul and offers a taste of his untouchable vision in the …

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Book Review: The Psychopath Test – A Journey Through the Madness Industry

A few years ago, several dozen prominent neurologists and academics began receiving a similar package in the mail: a beautifully printed book with a note. The message to the recipients advised them that they’d been selected to crack a mysterious code, but no one knew where the packages had originated from. “The Psychopath Test” is …

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Book Summary: The Year of Less – How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store

After combating alcoholism and massive debt, Cait Flanders noticed that she still had a serious problem: Her shopping habit was out of control. So, Flanders decided to drastically change her lifestyle once again by stopping her shopping habit in its tracks and decluttering her life. Her journey was filled with both discoveries and disappointments, but …

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