Aragorn’s Family Tree: Why Aragorn Is No “Mere Ranger”

Aragorn’s Family Tree: Why Aragorn Is No “Mere Ranger”

Who is Aragorn from The Lord of the Rings, really? What makes a mere ranger from the wilderness an heir to the throne of both Gondor and Arnor? Is Aragorn part elf?  If you only watched the films, you probably know that Aragorn is a son of Arathorn, and a descendant of Isildur, making him an heir to the throne of Gondor. But that’s about it. To be fair, explaining Aragorn’s family tree would probably be too much for a film, especially for an “uninitiated audience.”  We’ve done some research into Aragorn’s family tree to understand what makes a mere

The Salt March: Gandhi’s Protest Against the British Monopoly

The Salt March: Gandhi’s Protest Against the British Monopoly

What was the Salt March? How did salt influence the Indian Independence Movement? In 1930, Mahatma Gandhi led a 24-day march against the British salt monopoly. As Mark Kurlansky mentions in his book Salt, the campaign led to Indians being allowed to collect sea salt and paved the way for Indian independence. Learn more about the Salt March of 1930 below.

How to Quit Like a Woman: Holly Whitaker’s Story

How to Quit Like a Woman: Holly Whitaker’s Story

Who is Holly Whitaker? What was her recovery from alcoholism like? Holly Whitaker’s book Quit Like a Woman not only details how to give up alcohol, but provides a personal account of her own struggle with alcoholism. She takes readers all the way back to when she first started drinking to the day she went fully sober. Read the inspiring story of Whitaker’s recovery so you can learn how to quit like a woman too.

The Snowball: Book Overview and Takeaways

The Snowball: Book Overview and Takeaways

What is the book The Snowball about? What are the main takeaways of the book? In her book The Snowball, Alice Schroeder details the life and career of business magnate Warren Buffett. In the field of high finance, Warren Buffett stands alone as a man not driven by appearances, ego, or the quest for an easy dollar—but as a man of integrity and honesty. Read below for a brief overview of The Snowball book about Warren Buffett.

Warren Buffett: Lessons to Learn From the Investor

Warren Buffett: Lessons to Learn From the Investor

What are the lessons to learn from Warren Buffett? Why is Buffett an inspirational figure in business? In his biography The Snowball, Alice Schroeder praises Buffett for his authenticity and honesty. He may be one of the richest people in the world, but he uses his platform to teach what he can about business and life. Let’s look at many of Warren Buffett’s lessons that are worth listening to.

Warren Buffett: Integrity’s Value in Business

Warren Buffett: Integrity’s Value in Business

What do people have to say about Warren Buffett’s integrity? How has Buffett’s honesty helped him? Apart from being a successful businessman, Warren Buffett is known to be an honest person. The Snowball by Alice Schroeder highlights his integrity by citing two events where it helped him: the case of the Salomon Brothers and the economic collapse of 2008. Keep reading to learn more about how Warren Buffett’s integrity has guided him.