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Getting to the Root: A Clear Presentation of Brave New World Chapter 1 Navigating Brave New World : A Summary and Review “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley is a chilling vision of the future where individualism is sacrificed for the sake of social harmony. In the novel, humans are created in labs and conditioned from birth to accept their predetermined roles in society. The protagonist, Bernard Ma...

Chapter 1:S ummary of The Body Keeps the Score "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk is a book about trauma and its impact on the body. It explains how trauma changes the way our brain and body function and provides insights into the long-term effects of traumatic experiences. The book highlights the importance of understanding the physical and emotional aspects of trauma in order to d...

A Brief Introduction of Rich Dad Poor Dad Summary and Review Rich Dad Poor Dad  is a personal finance book written by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter. The book was first published in 1997 and has since become a classic in the world of personal finance.   The main premise of the book is that Kiyosaki had two father figures in his life: his biological father, referred to as "poor dad,"...

A Brief Introduction of Think and Grow Rich  Summary and Review Think and Grow Rich is a self-help book written by Napoleon Hill and was published in 1937. It is a classic and one of the best-selling books of all time, having sold over 100 million copies worldwide.   The book is based on the idea that success is achieved through positive thinking and taking action towards achieving one's...

A Brief Introduction of Who Moved My Cheese  Summary and Review Who Moved My Cheese is a self-help book written by Spencer Johnson. The book is an allegory that describes change in one's life and work, and how to adapt to these changes. The story revolves around four characters: two mice named Sniff and Scurry, and two little people named Hem and Haw.   These four characters live in a ma...

Overview of The Alchemist Book Summary and Review The Alchemist is a novel by Paulo Coelho that tells the story of Santiago, a shepherd boy who dreams of traveling in search of treasure as he feels that his life has more meaning than what he is currently living. He keeps having recurring dreams about a hidden treasure and consults a gypsy woman and a wise old man to help him interpret these dreams...

A Brief Introduction of The 48 Laws of Power Summary and Review " The 48 Laws of Power " is a nonfiction written by Robert Greene, published in 1998. The book is essentially a guide to understanding power dynamics and how to use that knowledge to gain advantage in various situations.   Each of the 48 "laws" presented in the book is illustrated with historical examples of individuals who eithe...

A Brief Introduction of The Old Man and the Sea Summary and Review The Old Man and the Sea  is a novel written by Ernest Hemingway and published in 1952. The story follows an aging fisherman named Santiago who has gone eighty-four days without catching a fish. On the eighty-fifth day, Santiago sets out to sea alone and catches a giant marlin. However, he struggles to bring the fish back to sh...

The Metamorphosis The Metamorphosis Full Book Introduction The Metamorphosis is a novel written by Franz Kafka about a man named Gregor who wakes up one day only to find that he has been transformed into a giant beetle. The novel follows Gregor as he navigates his new life and the challenges it presents while also exploring themes of isolation and alienation.   Author : Franz Kafka Franz...

Think Like A Monk Think Like A Monk Full Book Introduction   The media constantly tries to let us know what a successful life should be like and what manner of person we should best strive to be, but when we follow their “guidance”, we find that our lust for fame, money, sex, and influence is insatiable. Temptation is endless, and the relentless pursuit of these desires means that we end...

The Four Agreements The Four Agreements Full Book Introduction     We are born into a nightmare. From birth, our parents or guardians teach us the ways of the social world. They want to help us to adapt to the rules and belief systems in this current nightmare; until a day comes when we start to educate ourselves to be like obedient animals with freedom taken from us. Luckily, The F...

The Compound Effect  The Compound Effect Full Book Introduction   Why do so few people succeed? What do they have in common? Is there a standard formula for success? You will find the answers after listening to this bookey of The Compound Effect. This book shows us that success is actually a science and has nothing to do with luck. If you master the basic principle of the science of...

Educated Educated Full Book Introdction   The protagonist of this book, Tara Westover, didn’t attend school until the age of seventeen. When she was finally given the chance, she pursued learning with an unusual determination. She went to college at Brigham Young University and later got a Ph. D. from the University of Cambridge, forever changing her fate. In this book, Westover recounts...

The Wolf Of Wall Street The Wolf Of Wall Street Full Book Introduction   This book is a memoir of a man who was once known as “The Wolf of Wall Street.” At one point, Jordan Belfort made a whopping $12 million in just three minutes. Forbes magazine called him “a twisted version of Robin Hood” in the stock market. He was later sentenced to prison for having swindled investors out of appro...

A Beautiful Mind A Beautiful Mind Full Book Introduction   A Beautiful Mind recounts the life of Nobel Laureate economist John Forbes Nash. The movie, adapted from the eponymous book, achieved massive popularity, taking home Best Picture in the 74th Academy Awards. Up until the age of thirty, Nash was hailed as a genius, a dazzling mathematician. However, mental illness turned his life u...

Crime And Punishment Crime And Punishment Full Book Introduction   This is the story of Raskolnikov, an impoverished and lonely university student. To improve his family’s living conditions and support himself, he robs and murders a selfish old woman. She is predatory and exploitative, amassing wealth and valuables as a loan shark. After the crime, he suffers excruciating remorse and inn...

Gone With The Wind Gone With The Wind Full Book Introduction   The novel uses the American Civil War as a backdrop and the life of protagonist Scarlett O’Hara as its main plot to depict the war’s impact on Southern plantation owners, as well as the process of post-war reconstruction. In so doing, it paints the portrait of a resilient and intelligent female character who is unafraid to su...

Madame Bovary Madame Bovary Full Book Introduction   Emma, the protagonist of the novel, was a farmer’s daughter. The education she received in the monastery and the influence of the Romantic movement had given her many fantasies about the wealthy aristocratic life. As a result, she was deeply disappointed with her mediocre husband and ordinary marriage, and lived through a gradual moral...

Oliver Twist Oliver Twist Full Book Introduction   The novel Oliver Twist tells the story of Oliver, an orphan raised in a workhouse. When he cannot take any more abuse, he escapes to London. In London, he is hooked into a den of thieves and undergoes many hardships before getting free with the help of various kind Samaritans. Oliver doesn’t know the identity of his father but finally di...

Outliers Outliers Full Book Introduction   In every time period, there exist some "outliers" who possess exceptional abilities and achieve extraordinary feats. It is commonly believed that their success is attributed to personal factors, that they are either gifted or simply work much harder than the average person. However, this book uncovers the real secret to their success. They do no...

Sapiens Sapiens Full Book Introduction   Homo sapiens were once an inconspicuous group in the corner of Africa. How did they eventually make it to the top of the biological chain and take over the planet? Where did money and religions originate from? Why did the empires created by humankind rise and fall one after another? How did science and capitalism become the most crucial tenets of...

The Big Short The Big Short Full Book Introduction   This book mainly tells the story of how several ordinary Wall Street workers found out the secret of the bond market, realized the crisis hidden under the "subprime" bubble, and got rich by shorting the market. The book also reveals the dark side of American financial institutions and financial rating agencies. It analyzes the various...

The Five Love Languages The Five Love Languages Full Book Introduction   Many people think that marriage is the grave of love, and a lot of couples fight with each other or have marriage crises because of trivial things. But they are always close to each other when they are in love. So what turns these intimate relationships into ones ripe with conflict? This book will tell us why as wel...

The Picture Of Dorian Gray The Picture Of Dorian Gray Full Book Introduction   This novel recounts the story of a handsome, aristocratic youth by the name of Dorian Gray. He wished a spell on his portrait that he would retain eternal youth – a wish that ultimately came true. Thereafter, he indulged without restraint in his sensual desires. Time passed, and Dorian’s beautiful looks were u...

The Stranger The Stranger Full Book Introduction   In The Stranger, events happen by chance. Unwittingly, the protagonist, Meursault, becomes involved in his friend’s conflict, shoots and kills his friend’s rival. During the trial, the public decides to focus on Meursault’s character rather than attending to the specific details of the case. Because Meursault didn’t weep at his mother’s...