Top Book Summary in History & Society

Obama's vision for America's future, advocating unity and progress through pragmatic solutions to overcome partisan divides.

An economist debunks pregnancy myths with data, empowering women to make informed choices about their pregnancies and enjoy the journey.

A concise, accessible introduction to Newton's life and groundbreaking scientific contributions, perfect for curious minds before bedtime.

A powerful manifesto for resisting Trump's politics and building a better world through collective action and progressive vision.

Explore the devastating siege of Leningrad during WWII, where for nearly 900 days citizens endured starvation, freezing conditions, and constant bombardment while showing remarkable resilience against Hitler's forces.

Uncovers the evolutionary roots of male sexual misconduct and offers insights to prevent and address harmful behaviors.

Inspiring stories of 16 biblical women, offering timeless wisdom and faith lessons for modern Christian women.

Football glory's shadow: when a father's mind slowly disappears.

Gripping account of six survivors' experiences following the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, revealing the human cost of nuclear warfare.

Explore how Mexico built one of the world's most sophisticated constitutional protection systems through its unique amparo mechanism, transforming due process from legal theory into accessible justice for ordinary citizens facing government overreach.

Exposing the human cost of cobalt mining in Congo, this investigative work reveals the dark side of our tech-driven lives.

A gripping biography of America's first billionaire, revealing the complex man behind the oil monopoly and philanthropic legacy.

From bean phobias to ceramic toilet paper, discover the bizarre and fascinating everyday quirks that made ancient Greeks surprisingly human—and nothing like your textbooks showed you.

A gripping psychological thriller following FBI trainee Clarice Starling as she hunts a serial killer with help from an imprisoned cannibal.

A comprehensive journey through economic history exploring how brilliant minds from Smith to Marx to Keynes shaped the invisible forces behind every decision we make, policy governments implement, and crisis we face today.

A thrilling tale of survival in a post-apocalyptic world.

A provocative exposé of the humanitarian aid industry, revealing unintended consequences and ethical dilemmas in global crisis zones.

A stirring memoir of redemption and healing from a tumultuous childhood.