The World's Best Book Summaries
Why do people want what they can’t have? Are people doomed to always be unsatisfied? The question “why do people want what they can’t have” can be answered with the grass-is-greener syndrome. This is the idea that we are motivated by desire, not satisfaction, and it’s impossible for us to be happy with what we have. Keep reading to find out the answer to the question, “why do people want what they can’t have?”
What does it mean to be closeted? How is this explored in the book Fun Home? Throughout most of Fun Home, Alison makes it clear that her father was a closeted gay or bisexual man. Later, Alison comes out to her family as a lesbian. Read more about how Alison Bechdel explores what it means to be closeted, through her own experience and through her father.
How do you find motivation to work on your goals? More importantly, how do you sustain it over time? It’s difficult to find motivation, and it’s even more difficult to sustain it over time. According to Brendon Burchard, the secret to sustainable motivation lies in adopting three practices: prioritizing, reminding yourself of the of your reasons, and surrounding yourself with the best. Keep reading for Brendon Burchard’s advice on how to find motivation and keep it up.
Who are Paul Farmer and Partners in Health? What was their mission? Partners in Health is a non-profit organization co-founded by Paul Farmer to provide medical care to Haiti’s rural poor. Its founding was inspired by Farmer’s vision to deliver health care to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Read more to learn about Paul Farmer and Partners in Health.
What is the Eat Pray Love ashram? Why does Elizabeth Gilbert visit the ashram? In Eat Pray Love, the ashram is the second stop on Elizabeth Gilbert’s journey. She goes to the ashram to connect to her newfound feelings of spirituality and comes away feeling strong and connected to God. Read more about Eat Pray Love, the ashram, and how it changed Elizabeth’s spiritual beliefs.
What is it like to take lithium? What are the side effects of lithium therapy? In her memoir An Unquiet Mind, Dr. Kay Jamison presents a deeply personal account of her experiences with lithium therapy. She felt as though the drug has dampened the edges of her emotional experience, turning her into a shell of her real self. Read about Kay Jamison’s experience with lithium therapy, as she recounts in her book An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness.
What does questioning authority mean? Why do humans question authority? Questioning authority means that we don’t always agree with authority, but also realize our dependence on authority figures. This conflict is normal to human nature. Read more about questioning authority and why people are conflicted.
What is race-sexuality? How does this combined identity relate to queer racism? A race-sexuality is your combined race and sexual orientation identity. For example, your combined identity might be a White lesbian woman or a Black gay man. Keep reading to learn more about race-sexuality and how it is the focus of queer racism.
What are the types of toxic people? How can you learn to identify them and manage them? There are many types of toxic people. First, you’ll ned to learn the types. Then, you can learn strategies for managing them. Read more about the types of toxic people and what you can do about them.
Who is Luca Spaghetti in Eat Pray Love? How do he and Elizabeth meet and what is his role in the story? Luca Spaghetti in Eat Pray Love is one of the close friends Elizabeth meets during her time in Rome. Luca helped Elizabeth learn Italian and find her stride exploring the culture. Read more about Luca Spaghetti, Eat Pray Love, and their friendship.