The World's Best Book Summaries
What is the history of print, and how does it relate to memory? Did books evolve to help humans with things they couldn’t remember? The history of print emerged in fairly recent human history. Prior to the written word, humans relied on memory to share stories and ideas. The history of print changed how humans relied on memory. The history of print and memory are intertwined. Read more about it below.
Who was Eusie, also known as Meyer Mossel? How did the synagogue cantor come to seek refuge at the Beje? Meyer Mossel was nicknamed Eusie when he lived in Corrie ten Boom’s home. He was a high-risk Jewish man because he had distinct features that made him stand out. Read about how Eusie came to live at the Beje and his relationship with the others in the home.
Did Neil Strauss and Britney Spears know each other? What was the relationship between them? Neil Strauss and Britney Spears met when Strauss interviewed her. Strauss discovered that using his PUA techniques helped Spears get more comfortable, and helped Strauss be more confident.
What is the Beje? Is it the same as the Corrie ten Boom House? What is the home’s significance? The Corrie ten Boom House is also known as the Beje. It was the home of the ten Boom family and served as a hiding place for Jews being persecuted by Nazis during World War 2. Read more about the Corrie ten Boom house.
What was project Hollywood, and how was Style involved? Did Style leave Project Hollywood? Project Hollywood was a business venture started by several PUAs, including Style. Eventually, the environment at Project Hollywood became too volatile, and caused Style to exit the PUA community.
What is the human performance lab, and do they study memory? What did Joshua Foer discover about memory at the human performance lab? The human performance lab at Florida State University is home to many scientists and theories about humans and how they work. Joshua Foer spoke with memory expert Anders Ericsson during his research for Moonwalking With Einstein Keep reading to find out more about what Joshua Foer learned at the Human Performance Lab.
Who is Ross Jeffries? What was his role in The Game, and how did he know Neil Strauss? Ross Jeffries was one of the PUA gurus Neil Strauss met when he dove into the seduction community. Ross Jeffries in The Game was one of the original PUAs, and he developed a technique based on NLP, or neurolinguistic programming.
Were there any Dutch Nazi collaborators? What did they do and were they organized outside of the Nazi party? Read about the Dutch Nazi collaborators and how they reacted to Nazi occupation of Holland.
Why do we gain weight? What helps people maintain their weight in the long run? If you’re wondering why do we gain weight, looking at lectins is a start. Keep reading to understand the answer.
What was Omori prison camp in the book Unbroken, and what did it have to do with Louis Zamperini? Omori prison camp was a World War II labor camp for POWs. Omori prison camp was where Louis Zamperini was held, and where he experienced horrific and inhumane treatment, much of at the hands of one prison guard nicknamed The Bird.