The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown Book description from Goodreads: Daniel James Brown’s robust book tells the story of the University of Washington’s 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed…
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Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins Book description from Goodreads: For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare – poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with…
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Think, Learn, Succeed: Understanding and Using Your Mind to Thrive at School, the Workplace, and Life by Caroline Leaf Book description from Goodreads: Our thought lives have incredible power over our mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. In fact, our thoughts can either limit us to what we believe we can do or release us…
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Ella Minnow Pea: A Novel in Letters by Mark Dunn Book description from Goodreads: Ella Minnow Pea is a girl living happily on the fictional island of Nollop off the coast of South Carolina. Nollop was named after Nevin Nollop, author of the immortal pangram,* “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.” Now…
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Great at Work: How Top Performers Do Less, Work Better, and Achieve More by Morten T. Hansen, PhD Book description from Goodreads: Why do some people perform better at work than others? This deceptively simple question continues to confound professionals in all sectors of the workforce. Now, after a unique, five-year study of more than…
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Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport Book description from Goodreads: Minimalism is the art of knowing how much is just enough. Digital minimalism applies this idea to our personal technology. It’s the key to living a focused life in an increasingly noisy world. In this timely and enlightening…
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Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day by Jay Shetty Book description from Goodreads: Shetty grew up in a family where you could become one of three things—a doctor, a lawyer, or a failure. His family was convinced he had chosen option three: instead of attending his college graduation…
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Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Book description from Amazon: For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not…
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Ellen Foster by Kaye Gibbons Book description from Amazon: “When I was little I would think of ways to kill my daddy.” With that opening sentence we enter the childhood world of one of the most appealing young heroines in contemporary fiction. Her courage, her humor, and her wisdom are unforgettable as she tells her…
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Talking Across the Divide: How to Communicate with People You Disagree With and Maybe Even Change the World by Justin Lee Book description from Amazon: America is more polarized than ever. Whether the issue is Donald Trump, healthcare, abortion, gun control, breastfeeding, or even DC vs Marvel, it feels like you can’t voice an opinion…
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