Under the Banner of Heaven (2003) traces the roots of contemporary Mormon fundamentalism through the lens of a horrendous double murder. The devotion of the Lafferty brothers is a gateway into core tenets that include divine revelation, polygamy, blood atonement, and the way Mormons act in their unique role as God’s chosen. Introduction: Understand religious …
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Guns, Germs, and Steel (1997) is a short history of humanity over the last 13,000 years. The question it poses is as simple to state as it is hard to answer: Why did some parts of the world develop advanced technologies while others didn’t? It rejects explanations that rely on assumptions about the relative intelligence …
Why is it that in this age of progress, we’re more depressed than ever? The answer to that question lies within “Everything is F*cked,” and it may surprise you. A sobering primer for our age. READ THIS BOOK REVIEW IF YOU: Want to get to the bottom of modern angst Worry about where humanity is …
Polysecure (2020) unites attachment theory, which explains the different types of attachment people form with each other, with consensual nonmonogamy – the increasingly popular practice of having multiple romantic partners. By learning more about your attachment style, you can develop healthy relationship habits, even in nonmonogamy. Learn about attachment theory and discover why it’s so …
Yuval Noah Harari proposes that intelligent design might one day become the baseline of all life, and that perhaps “superhumans” will replace us. That is, unless we take the time to understand our origins as a species. A cautionary tale for our species that everyone should read. READ THIS BOOK REVIEW IF YOU: Want to …
Why are some people driven by competition, while others wilt under pressure? “Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing” takes a closer look at our competitive drive, where it comes from, and how to master it. In this book summary, you’ll learn what type of competitor you are: the type of person who plays …
Have you ever wondered how you make decisions in the blink of an eye? We all possess an incredible power that allows us to think without thinking. This intuition is often considered less reliable than logic, but Malcolm Gladwell offers real-world examples to prove otherwise. In this book summary, you’ll learn how trustworthy your snap-judgments …
It’s OK That You’re Not OK (2017) is a radical take on grief. It deconstructs and recalibrates how we experience pain and support people who are grieving – and teaches us how to honor loss authentically. A radical way to meaningfully live with grief. “Everything happens for a reason. You’ll be OK again.” Have you …
The Art of War (fifth century BCE) is a Chinese military treatise that many global figures, including Mao Zedong and Douglas MacArthur, have used to inform their leadership strategies. Along with military tactics that can be applied to culture, politics, business, and sports, it highlights the skills good leaders need to have. Genres Management, Leadership, …
Social changes over the last several decades have conditioned men to repress who they are. It has taught them to be agreeable, approval-seeking “nice guys” who believe that they have to be understanding, generous, and kind in order to be accepted. But Dr. Robert Glover, a certified marriage and family therapist, disagrees. In this book …