by Edward St Aubyn (2006) The fourth of the autobiographical Patrick Melrose novels finds the wealthy protagonist – whose flight from atrocious memories of child abuse into drug abuse was the focus of the first books – beginning to grope after redemption. Elegant wit and subtle psychology lift...
One of the ways I filter for great business books is, I ask the most effective Microsoft leaders I know, which business books had a significant impact on how they think, feel, or act. I like to find thespecial business books that really make a difference, not just in theory, but in ...
Best books on FreeBook 1The Kite Runner byKhaled Hosseini|Historical Fiction21963 votes The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini is an absolutely captivating book. It tells the story of two childhood friends from Afghanistan who are divided by class and religion, but whose friendship still manages to ...
So while I’m sure I didn’t get every list, and more are no doubt appearing even as I write this, I feel I can reasonably attest that the books below are the ones that the literary world at large has deemed the “best” of 2018. Does that mean they are actually the best? You’...
The topic of economics is rich with great writing, and many books have been published over the years that tackle economic issues for a popular audience. Here is our list of ten of the best books in the area of economics. Many of the books here are econo
The article reviews several books about business including "Giants of Enterprise: Seven Business Innovators and the Empires They Built," by Richard S. Tedlow, "Pride Before the Fall: The Trials of Bill Gates and the End of the Microsoft Era," by John Heilemann and "Next: The Future Just ...
Below, we've collected together all the times books by winners of the Nobel Prize in Literature have been recommended on Five Books. These books were chosen in interviews on an array of topics.Buy now Listen now The Vegetarian by Han Kang 🏆 Winner of the 2016 International Booker Prize...
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Author:Michael Lewis Publish Date:2007 About Sports Book:As one of thirteen kids and with a mother that struggled with drugs, Michael Oher was in a tough situation as a child. His whole life changed, though, when he was introduced to his new family and the sport of football that he woul...
In 2021, with one year of the battle against the coronavirus behind us, several books came out related to the pandemic. One of those books,The Premonition, by Michael Lewis, is on this list. Another important book that has bearing on how we fight disease,The Code Breaker, by Walter Isaac...