Day: November 23, 2023
The Mastermind: Drugs. Empire. Murder. Betrayal.
The Mastermind: Drugs. Empire. Murder. Betrayal. “The Mastermind: Drugs. Empire. Murder. Betrayal.” is a gripping true-crime book written by Evan Ratliff. Published in 2019, it explores the extraordinary life of Paul Le Roux, a former programmer turned criminal mastermind who orchestrated a global criminal empire spanning drugs, arms, and more. The narrative is a thrilling […]
Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty
Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty “Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty” is a gripping and meticulously researched book by Patrick Radden Keefe that delves into the controversial history of the Sackler family, founders of Purdue Pharma, and their role in the opioid epidemic. The book spans […]
American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road
American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road “American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road” is a gripping non-fiction book written by Nick Bilton. Published in 2017, the book delves into the rise and fall of Ross Ulbricht, the mastermind behind the Silk Road, […]
Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup
Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup “Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup” is a riveting non-fiction book written by John Carreyrou, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. The book delves into the rise and fall of Theranos, a once-promising biotech company founded by Elizabeth Holmes. Theranos was supposed to […]
Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease―and How to Fight It
Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease―and How to Fight It “Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease―and How to Fight It” is a groundbreaking book co-authored by Benjamin Bikman, a respected scientist and researcher in the field of metabolic health, […]
The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self
The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self Ratings [table id=12 /] “The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self” is a book by Michael Easter that challenges the modern societal obsession with comfort and convenience. Easter argues that our relentless pursuit of comfort has led to […]
Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life
Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life Ratings [table id=13 /] “Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life” is a personal finance book written by Bill Perkins. The central theme of the book challenges conventional retirement planning and encourages readers to rethink the […]
Bad Money: Reckless Finance, Failed Politics, and the Global Crisis of American Capitalism
Bad Money: Reckless Finance, Failed Politics, and the Global Crisis of American Capitalism Ratings [table id=14 /] “Bad Money: Reckless Finance, Failed Politics, and the Global Crisis of American Capitalism” is a critical examination of the financial and political landscape that led to the global economic crisis. Written by Kevin Phillips, a political and economic […]
Finance and the Good Society
Finance and the Good Society Ratings [table id=15 /] “Finance and the Good Society” is a book written by Robert J. Shiller, a renowned economist and Nobel laureate. Published in 2012, the book addresses the role of finance in society and explores how it can be a force for good. Shiller challenges the prevailing negative […]
Wealthing Like Rabbits: An Original and Occasionally Hilarious Introduction to the World of Personal Finance
Wealthing Like Rabbits: An Original and Occasionally Hilarious Introduction to the World of Personal Finance “Wealthing Like Rabbits: An Original and Occasionally Hilarious Introduction to the World of Personal Finance” by Robert R. Brown is a witty and engaging book that uses the analogy of rabbits to impart valuable lessons about personal finance. The author […]