The Shock Doctrine is one of the most interesting books I have ever read. The book looks at the history of shock therapy and how it dovetails with disaster capitalism to subvert the democratic wishes of the population. It’s safe to say that this book blew my mind. I was vaguely aware of some of …
The Uninhabitable Earth is one of the starkest books I have read in a long time. It details how climate change could affect the world if warming is not brought under control. It’s a sobering book that does not pull any punches in regard to what happens f we don’t take this threat seriously. In …
Have you ever wondered why the USA is a global superpower? Are you intrigued about how Europe is the most prosperous area on the planet? Or why Putin is so obsessed with Crimea? Well, Prisoners of Geography is the book for you. It delves into the world of geopolitics and explains how the constraints of …
This Ghosts of Spain summary takes a look at a book that goes into depth about the country’s recent history which includes the Civil war and the reign of General Franco. I lived in Spain for two years from 2015 to 2017. It’s a fantastic, diverse and interesting country and it was an experience that …
Jurassic Park is one of the most famous films ever made. Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster was a groundbreaking film when it was released. But, what is lesser known is that the film was based on a novel by Michael Crichton. For anyone that has been living under a rock for the past twenty years, Jurassic Park …
This Alone in Berlin summary looks at a fantastic novel of small-scale resistance in the city of Berlin during the Nazi’s rule. The novel is based on real events and is a fascinating story, which provides a grim overview of life under the oppressive regime. What I liked about the book was how several separate …
If you want to know about the history of football tactics, Inverting the Pyramid is the book you need to read. It takes a fascinating look at the evolution of tactics and what it means for the game. It’s easy to think football is a game of 11v11 and two halves, but there is a …
Ego Is The Enemy is a fantastic book to read if you want to learn the folly of letting your ego get the better of you. You need a little bit of arrogance and self-assurance to succeed in life, but too much and it will cost you. We have a tendency to believe that the …
Books v. Cigarettes is one of many essays by the English writer George Orwell, in this short book. The titular essay is an interesting look at why people don’t read, while the others range from Orwell’s time working in a bookshop to his childhood at a boarding school. All of them present a fascinating insight …
The Obstacle Is The Way is a book based on the stoic branch of philosophy. The title comes from a passage in Meditations by the Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius, who stated that “what stands in the way, becomes the way.” Written by the excellent, Ryan Holiday, who also wrote Ego Is The Enemy, this book …