United by Cory Booker Summary
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In "United," NY Times bestseller and Newark reformer Cory Booker shares his journey from privilege to purpose. What happens when a mayor moves into a housing project? Discover why Alastair Colin-Jones calls this shift from "me" to "we" essential for today's divided America.
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A Conspiracy of Love: The Power of Connection
In the heart of Newark's toughest neighborhoods, Cory Booker discovered something profound about America-our lives are intertwined in ways we rarely acknowledge. His journey reveals how our greatest strength lies not in rugged individualism but in what he calls a "conspiracy of love"-countless individuals whose consistent acts of decency transform lives across generations. When Booker learned about his own ancestry-47% African, 45% European, 7% Native American-he realized he embodied America's complex racial history. He descended from both slaves and slave owners, including a Confederate soldier. This revelation expanded his understanding of family beyond blood to encompass all who contribute to our journey. The civil rights movement directly shaped his family's destiny. After Bloody Sunday in Selma, two white attorneys joined New Jersey's Fair Housing Council, later helping Booker's parents fight housing discrimination in Bergen County. When his father tried buying a home in Harrington Park, he was falsely told it was sold. Through a "test couple" sting operation, they exposed the discrimination, though it led to a physical confrontation with the real estate agent. What's remarkable about these stories isn't just individual courage but how they intertwine. John Lewis's bravery on Edmund Pettus Bridge unlocked opportunities for Booker's family. The attorneys who helped weren't famous heroes-just everyday people who refused to accept injustice. Their actions remind us that meaningful change happens when individuals join together in stubborn belief they can make a difference.
Finding Your Purpose: Faith Over Fear
Seeing With New Eyes: The Wisdom of Ms. Virginia Jones
Taking Action: When Words Aren't Enough
The Cost of Indifference: Hassan Washington's Story
The Power of Being Seen: Frank Hutchins's Legacy
United We Stand: Our Interdependent Future
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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