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Key Takeaways Proust is one of the most celebrated and influential writers of the 20th century, but he is also one of the most intimidating and daunting. His novel, In Search of Lost Time, is a monumental work of over a million words, that spans seven volumes and covers themes such as memory, time, art, …

Read More about Summary: How Proust Can Change Your Life: Valuable Insights Into Living Your Best Life by Alain de Botton

Key Takeaways Derek Lowe takes readers on a tour of 250 major milestones that shaped the history of chemistry. Pick a discovery that intrigued you and learn more about the scientists and context behind their breakthrough. Their stories may inspire your own curiosity in science. The Chemistry Book (2016) takes us on a tour through …

Read More about Summary: The Chemistry Book: From Gunpowder to Graphene, 250 Milestones in the History of Chemistry by Derek B. Lowe

Radiation is everywhere. It is a part of our natural environment, our technology, our medicine, and our culture. But how much do we really know about radiation? And what are its actual dangers and benefits? In this article, we will review the book Strange Glow: The Story of Radiation by Timothy J. Jorgensen, a radiation …

Read More about Summary: Strange Glow: The Story of Radiation – How the New Science of the Human Body Is Changing the Way We Live by Timothy J. Jorgensen

Key Takeaways Dive into the remarkable life of Harriet Tubman with Catherine Clinton’s insightful biography, “Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom,” as it unveils the inspiring journey of a courageous woman who defied the odds to become a pivotal figure in the fight against slavery. Discover the untold chapters of Harriet Tubman’s life and legacy …

Read More about Summary: Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom by Catherine Clinton

Walking is one of the most basic and natural human activities, yet we often take it for granted and neglect its importance. In this book, neuroscientist Shane O’Mara reveals the science and the art of walking, and how it can enhance our physical and mental well-being, as well as our social and cultural life. If …

Read More about Summary: In Praise of Walking: The new science of how we walk and why it’s good for us by Shane O’Mara

The book is a biography of Donald Trump that traces his life and career from his childhood in Queens, New York, to his presidency, his impeachment trials, his defeat in the 2020 election, his role in the January 6 insurrection, and his potential comeback in 2024. The book reveals many aspects of Trump’s personality, motivations, …

Read More about Summary: Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America by Maggie Haberman

The Bluest Eye (1970) is the debut novel of author Toni Morrison. It tells the story of Pecola Breedlove and her parents, and reflects upon the familial and societal circumstances that would lead a Black girl to wish she had blue eyes. Introduction: Get to know the debut novel from a legend in modern literature. …

Read More about Summary: The Bluest Eye: The Reality of Racism and Oppression of Women in 1940’s America by Toni Morrison
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