Patriot: A Memoir

Author: Alexei Navalny Publication Date: October 2024 What drives a person to sacrifice themselves, their family, and their friends for a conviction? Is it truly a selfless act? The memoir is very interesting — a fascinating read. Navalny talks about his childhood, his upbringing, his rejection of the political system, how he exposed corruption and the selfishness of government officials, why in his view Russia never progressed and is still behind other European countries, why he feels people need to stand up and claim what belongs to them, how he went about fighting it, why he decided to go back even after the Novichok attack, and, most interestingly, how he remained sane in solitary confinement. Continue reading

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Abundance

Author: Ezra Klein, Derek Thompson Publication Date: March 2025 Why did Trump win again? Why are the swing states in the United States becoming more red than blue? Why do policies and plans established by term presidents fail? What happened to all the promises and plans of the Democrats? This book offers answers to some of these questions and many more. When you want society to change or adapt and accept newer ways, and propose that the change is good for them, they actually want to see the fast results of those promises. Continue reading

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Freedom

Author: Angela Merkel Publication Date: November 2024 Angela Merkel is a true inspiration. The first of many—first woman chancellor of Germany, first politician from former East Germany, and for me, the first of many who stayed true to what they believed in. She has been criticized, ridiculed, and put down, yet she has always been a symbol of stability and consistency. Many might say she was rigid and inflexible, but it is admirable to be so firm about following through on a commitment. Continue reading

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