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Gripping and harrowing retelling of Huckleberry Finn through the eyes of Jim, a family slave
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A bit self helpy, but some interesting stories about creating an experiential concierge service for the wealthy.
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Interesting backstory of Yvon Chouinard and his journey to making Patagonia a socially responsible company.
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Fun and touching story about an obituary writer who tries to find out what it means to really live.
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Very interesting book by a restauranteur about how to make a great experience for guests centered on exceptional hospitality.
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A look at how technology and other societal factors are impacting our ability to focus.
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Insightful book about male depression and how it impacts us all
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Good book by Dutch historian Rutger Bregman filled with stories of people who led meaningful lives and urging readers to do the same.
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As a big fan of Beartown I was hoping for more with this one. I didn't love the stories and had a tough time with the style. Also some very bleak parts.
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My Friends
Fredrik Backman
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Beautiful and haunting novel about the lives of a group of people brought together in service of medicine in a small clinic in Ethiopia.
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Cutting for Stone
Abraham Verghese
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Interesting look at the origins of the tech company Square (now Block) with some examples of other innovative companies.
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Delightful story about a mysterious old man who moves to a small Georgia town and endears himself to the locals through acts of generosity.
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Very interesting book by a medical professional who has devoted his career to helping people face and overcome the effects of trauma.
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The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Bessel van der Kolk
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Really beautifully written novel by naturalist poet and farmer Wendell Berry. Explores life through the eyes of Jayber Crow, an orphan who returns to his small town in Kentucky and becomes the local barber. Very quiet and contemplative read.
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Excellent book examining the early lives and leadership attributes of four eventual US Presidents - Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin D Roosevelt, and Lyndon Johnson.
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Jayber Crow
Wendell Berry