INSIDE THE STORY: Introduction of the Curious George Takes a Job written by H.A. Rey In the heart of a bustling city, lived a curious little monkey named George. Unlike the other monkeys in the zoo, George longed for adventure beyond the confines of his cage. One sunny morning, seizing an opportunity, he slipped out […]
INSIDE THE BOOK: Summary of the book Wolf Hall: The captivating fictionalized history “Wolf Hall” unfolds in the perilous years between 1500 and 1535. It outlines how Sir Thomas More was killed near the end of Thomas Cromwell’s rise to power in King Henry VIII’s court. The story is set in Renaissance England, a period […]
Tracy Chevalier’s historical tale “The Girl with a Pearl Earring” is beautifully envisioned and set in 17th-century Holland. The plot revolves around Griet, a teenage maid in the home of the renowned painter Johannes Vermeer. Griet attracts Vermeer’s attention and provides the inspiration for one of his most famous paintings when she enters his world. […]
Diana Gabaldon’s novel “Outlander” is a gripping blend of historical fiction, romance, and adventure. Claire Randall, a World War II nurse, inexplicably travels back in time to 1743 Scotland. There, she meets Jamie Fraser, a daring and charming Highland warrior. As Claire navigates the dangers and intrigues of the past, she is torn between her […]
INSIDE THE BOOK: Summary of the book The Other Boleyn Girl: “The Other Boleyn Girl” transports us to the 16th century, when King Henry VIII ruled over opulent castles and regal courts. Mary and Anne, the Boleyn sisters, are at the center of the narrative. The younger of the two, Mary, becomes sucked into a […]
All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr is a brilliantly written historical novel that follows the lives of two young protagonists throughout WWII. The novel is set during the German occupation of France and follows Marie-Laure LeBlanc, a blind French girl, and Werner Pfennig, a German orphan with an aptitude for radio repair. […]
Brian Tracy’s “Eat That Frog!” is a practical and easy advice to overcoming procrastination and increasing productivity. Tracy uses the metaphor of eating a frog to make his major point. If you accomplish your most essential assignment first thing in the morning, the rest of the day will be more productive and stress-free. The book […]
“Zero to One” by Peter Thiel and Blake Masters provides a unique and fascinating look at entrepreneurship and innovation. Thiel, co-founder of PayPal and an early investor in Facebook, and Masters, Thiel’s former Stanford student, offer excellent advice on how to launch successful firms and create revolutionary technologies. The book’s fundamental concept is that true […]
Robert Greene’s “The 48 Laws of Power” is a fascinating and occasionally contentious guide to understanding and mastering power dynamics in life. Greene explains each of the 48 laws using historical examples, psychological insights, and real-life experiences. The book functions as both a practical guide to attaining power and a cautionary story about the ethical […]
Steven Pressfield’s “War of Art” is a great book that explores what prevents us from being creative and achieving our goals. The first part of the book, describes all the ways in which resistance can manifest in our lives. The second part, offers practical tips and movement on how to fight back. The press field […]
