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A look into the generational & psychological effects of slavery and misguided education in the African American community and the systemic injustices that still linger. Originally written in the 1930s, the tone and subjects of the book sadly remain relevant today. People are legally free persons, but can be…

Wow, what an inspirational read, in spite of all the tragedy. Dr. Frankl's story illustrates that even when one is at their weakest point they have the opportunity and a choice to be at their strongest. Reading this book has greatly impacted my life.

This timeless book by Dale Carnegie is a story about respect and empathy. We all should take notice of the little things, showing our appreciation for others and commitment towards building a relationship. The lessons from this book are simple one's that we sometimes forget, if made awarer, we could have many more…

If all scientific knowledge were lost and you needed a sentence to pass on to rebuild the knowledge, it would be 'All things are made of atoms.' Physics usually focuses on what and how things are, but rarely answer how things came to be. In Six Easy Pieces, Feynman, takes you on a tour of the foundations of physics…

Timeliness wisdom. Life is long, if you know how to use it. That is the statement which underlines the essence of these series of letters written by Seneca to his friends and mother. It felt like a was listening to a mentor and friend and the Stoic concepts in this book have impacted my life. This is a character and…

Writing is a craft that can be improved; you aren't born with superb writing abilities. This book is a good start to improving your writing. One central point of the book is that good writing comes from a desire to write well, with repeated effort and careful editing. Your writing should not be to overly detailed or…

A goldmine of wisdom that has stood the test of time. Marcus Auerlius writes a series of personal notes to himself as reminders on how to live a good line. A man of great values and character, it was necessary to use logic and rational to solve life's challenging problems and not be broken down by temptation. He…

Hyrum W. Smith is one of the early time management gurus. Many of the productivity books today reference some of his early work in some way. He founded the Franklin Day Planner and co-founded a company with Stephen Covey, author of How to win friends and influence people. The first part of the book focuses on five…

When you read a book, it's like you're having a conversation in your mind with the author. Sometimes it can be difficult to comprehend fully what the author is trying to communicate. How to Read a Book, by Adler and Van Doren is a timeless classic on reading comprehension. This is a very practical book that…

A painfully beautiful essay by James Baldwin examining the consequences of racial injustice and a philosophical view of pain, religion and the concept of race. He gives a powerful reminder, “Please try to remember that what they believe, as well as what they do and cause you to endure does not testify to your…

I was completely drawn into the world Lois Lowry wrote, detailing the story of Jonas, the community he lived in and the Giver. The giver was a somewhat dystopian look into a society authoritatively constructed to remove danger's from it's citizen's lives. That meant loosing the freedom of choice, as those in power…

A powerful, deep and revealing philosophical narrative around, "what is the meaning of life" and whether having a differing meaning from the average consensus of society forfeits one's own humanity. The stranger also takes a look at how extreme indifference in the world and lack of purpose can make one complacent to…

Influence, the classic book on persuasion, explains the psychology of why people say "yes"—and how to apply these understandings. Influence describes the six categories of techniques that have the potential to influence us without our conscious awareness. These are called the 'Weapons of influence', which are:…

Bravo, this was a great long essay by Frédéric Bastiat, a French classical liberal theorist and member of the French Assembly. Written almost over 170 years ago, this classic is still relevant today, shows how simple principles and a solid, small government can endure over an overly complicated and massive government.…

The elements of style is a guide to set your writing voice free by removing obstacles, like bad grammar, misuse of words, and guiding you with a set of fundamental rules and writing reminders to make it easier for the reader to hear you through your words. This small and opinionated book can serve as a good reference,…