The Boys in the Boat
Daniel James Brown
During the depths of the Great Depression, nine working-class young men from the University of Washington took the rowing world and Adolf Hitler by storm, as they competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. This is the story of their improbable journey to gold, a testament to teamwork, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence against all odds.
The Broken Social Contract
Oren Cass
A timely exploration of the fraying social contract between governments, businesses, and citizens, and a roadmap for restoring balance in an era of unprecedented change. This book maps out what went wrong, and then works out how to fix it. It examines the shifts that are necessary to return to balance.
The Burnout Society
Byung-Chul Han
In 'The Burnout Society,' Byung-Chul Han analyzes the societal pressures leading to exhaustion and burnout in the 21st century. He argues that the shift from a disciplinary society to an achievement society has created a culture of self-exploitation, where individuals are both perpetrators and victims. This thought-provoking work explores the violence of positivity and its impact on mental health, offering a critical perspective on contemporary society.
The Case for Trump
Victor Davis Hanson
An insightful analysis of Donald J. Trump's rise to power, exploring the reasons behind his 2016 election victory and the cultural and political forces that shaped his presidency. It delves into the divide in America, the appeal of Trump's message, and the reactions of both supporters and critics.
The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order
Samuel P. Huntington
A groundbreaking analysis of the cultural and political landscape of the post-Cold War world. Huntington argues that future conflicts will be driven by clashes between civilizations, not ideologies or economics, reshaping global power dynamics and international relations.
The Code Book
Simon Singh
A sweeping history of encryption, tracing its evolution and revealing the dramatic effects codes have had on wars, nations, and individual lives. From Mary, Queen of Scots, to the Navajo Code Talkers, to the breakthrough that made Internet commerce secure, The Code Book tells the story of the most powerful intellectual weapon ever known: secrecy.
The Color of Law
Richard Rothstein
An examination of how federal, state, and local governments systematically imposed residential segregation in every major metropolitan area in the United States, creating a legacy of inequality that persists to this day. It challenges the myth of de facto segregation and exposes the unconstitutional policies that shaped the racial landscape of America.
The Common Good
Robert B. Reich
An exploration of the concept of the common good in American society, how it has eroded over time, and what can be done to restore it. Reich examines the historical context, the influence of philosophical ideas, and the impact of contemporary issues on our sense of shared values and mutual obligations.