The Brothers on Books Podcast

The season 15 book Draft. Jack and Alex go over the next series of books.  If on a dark and stormy night you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart we at the Brothers on Books go with Encha Matcha! The best Matcha for the best Brothers! Now our listeners will get Continue reading "BOBP 157: Season 15"

A summary and discussion of the book The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt. In this episode we talk about the 10 ideas running throughout history leading to a full filling life. We primarily talk about different types of work and love. 

A summary and discussion of the book: On Her Own Ground, The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker by A'lelia Bundles with special guest The Mamma Bear. In this episode we discuss the rise of Madam C.J. Walker and how she built her hair care company. 

A summary and discussion of the book: Bianca's Cure by Gigi Beradi, with special guest Gigi Beradi. In this episode we discuss about the real life Bianca and Francesco from the story, the hunt for a cure to malaria  and much more. 

A summary and discussion of the book Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Making of an Icon by Doug Woodham with special guest Doug Woodham. In this episode we discuss the background of Basquiat how he rose to prominence, the relationships he cultivated, and what happened to his legacy after his death. 

A summary and discussion of the book The World Played Chess by Robert Dugoni with special guest Godmother Sharon. In this episode we go over the Vietnam war, what it means to grow up, and dealing with PTSD. 

A summary and discussion of the book Vitalerium Descent into the Void with author Nicholas Keating Casbarro! 

On this episode we have a summary and discussion of the book Strong Ground by Brene Brown, with special guest Rayna Allweil. In this episode we discuss what is "Strong Ground", paradoxical thinking, vulnerability, courage and the difference between stress and being overwhelmed. 

A summary and discussion of the book The Shortest History of China by Linda Jaivin. In this episode we discuss the history of China going back thousands of years. Going through the different dynasties and focusing on the Qin Dynasty that standardized the metrics of China, the Mongols, and the Japanese invasion during WWII. 

A summary and discussion of the book Retail Gangster by Gary Weiss. In this episode we discuss the family history of the Antar family, the different types of fraud that Crazy Eddie was involved in.