Tag: Non-Fiction
Prague Winter: A Personal Story of Remembrance and War, 1937-1948 by Madeleine Albright
Madeleine Albright doesn’t just write as a former Secretary of State analyzing the geopolitical shifts of WWII; she writes as a daughter discovering her own family’s hidden secrets. It is a profound exploration of moral choices—how ordinary people and world leaders alike decided what was right in a world gone mad. If you want to…
Before I Forget – Love, Hope, Help and Acceptance in Our Fight Against Alzheimer’s by B. Smith & Dan Gasby
While many books about Alzheimer’s focus only on the science or the tragedy, B. Smith and Dan Gasby provide a 360-degree view that includes the medical reality, the day-to-day caregiving struggle, and the enduring power of love. If you appreciate memoirs that serve a dual purpose—telling a compelling story while offering a “survival guide” for…
The Soul of America, The Battle for Our Better Angels by Jon Meacham
I have not started The Soul of America, but I may put others aside so that I can. You should read The Soul of America if you find yourself overwhelmed by the “partisan fury” of modern news and want a dose of evidence-based hope. Jon Meacham uses his expertise as a Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer to…
HARVEY WASSERMAN’S HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES Introduction by Howard Zinn
I was in my early twenties when I first read Harvey Wasserman’s History of the United States. I was not an attentive student throughout my primary and secondary education, especially before the 10th grade. I missed much that I regret, but I also think I missed a large amount of propaganda teachings, which I do…
Jellyfish Age Backwards By Nicklas Brendborg
Jellyfish Age Backwards: Nature’s Secrets to Longevity by molecular biologist Nicklas Brendborg I laughed while I learned a great deal, smiled a lot, and was left wanting more! Jellyfish Age Backwards is a fascinating exploration of the science of aging and the secrets to longevity hidden within the natural world. Brendborg takes the reader on…
These Truths – A History of the United States by Jill Lepore
Reason to Read You should read These Truths if you want a history that feels alive and unvarnished. Unlike the textbooks you may remember from school, Lepore writes with a novelist’s flair and a journalist’s eye for irony. She doesn’t just list dates; she asks a central, gripping question: Has the American experiment actually worked?…
