The World's Best Book Summaries
Why is Bush Hill important in Fever 1793? How did Bush Hill change from when Matilda remembered it? In Fever 1793, Bush Hill was a dangerous place that was purchased by a rich businessman and converted into a hospital for those sick with yellow fever. Matilda had to spend time there with her grandfather while recovering from yellow fever. Continue reading to learn what Bush Hill was like in Fever 1793.
Is the restoration of democracy possible? Does American democracy need to be restored, and what steps are required to make it happen? After years of authoritarianism and testing democratic norms, the U.S. faces challenges to our democracy like never before. In the Trump era and beyond, restoration of democracy needs to take center stage. Read more about restoration of democracy below.
What was the McLibel case in the 1990’s? How did the case change public perception of McDonald’s? In 1986, Greenpeace activists began distributing pamphlets explaining the many issues with McDonald’s. McDonald’s eventually sued for libel, but their reputation had already been damaged. This became known as the “McLibel” case. Read more about the McLibel case below.
Why do women experience imposter syndrome more than men? How does women’s self-esteem, on average, compare to men’s? Women are more likely than men to be affected and limited by imposter syndrome, often judging their performance as worse than it really is. In contrast, men tend to judge their performance as better than it is. Here’s why women are more prone to imposter syndrome.
What’s a democracy coalition? How can it help the U.S. refocus and reprioritize democratic norms and principles? The U.S. political environment is highly polarized and currently under threat from anti-democratic forces. It’s possible that a democratic coalition that includes a diverse, bipartisan group of people could refocus on democratic ideals. Read more about the current state of U.S. democracy and how a coalition can help.
What was Michelle Obama’s role in the White House? What did she do as First Lady? For Michelle Obama, the White House was an opportunity and a challenge. She faced incredible scrutiny in her role as First Lady, but strove to make the role her own. Read more about Michelle Obama, The White House, and her early days as First Lady.
How can feeling ashamed hold you back from loving others? How does God respond to your shame? In Everybody, Always by Bob Goff, Goff says that feeling ashamed is normal but you shouldn’t let it hold you back. In order to become love, you must love yourself and others and not turn away from them. You never need to feel shame with God. Continue on to learn what Bob Goff has to say about feeling ashamed.
Why does Bob Goff say it’s so important to love God and love your neighbor? How did Bob Goff’s neighbor inspire her whole neighborhood? In his book Everybody, Always, Bob Goff talks about the importance of loving your neighbor as you love yourself. He gives an example about his neighbor Carol who inspired her whole neighborhood during her battle with cancer. Continue reading to learn why Bob Goff says you should love God and love your neighbor.
What is the process for dismantling democracy? How do authoritarians dismantle democracy to gain more power? Dismantling democracy is something that most authoritarians do at some point. It involves removing democratic safeguards and centralizing power to one person, the authoritarian. Read more about dismantling democracy and tools authoritarians use.
What was the Obama healthcare reform bill? Did the bill pass? Like many other liberals, Obama believed in healthcare reform. But the Obama healthcare reform bill wasn’t easy to pass. Read more about the Obama healthcare reform bill.