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The Bell Curve: Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life, originally released in 1996, was a controversial piece of literature in which the authors opine that low intelligence is associated with criminality, unemployment, and other poor life choices and outcomes. Listen to this summary, and learn how IQ is considered the common denominator that relegates some people to the bottom of the social class while others are exemplified as being superior for their exceptional intellect, rising to the top of the social ladder.

Propaganda, fear, and illegal testing? Illegal partnerships, closed-door negotiations, and powerful alliances? Is “America’s doctor” really as profound and forthright as mainstream media has made him out to be? Or, is he less than the hero the media has made him out to be? In this summary of The Real Anthony Fauci, discover how author Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pulls back the veil on the Dr. Fauci that most Americans do not know.

In this one-hour narrated summary, you will be engaged and enthralled by the author’s storytelling infused with real-life lessons and techniques. Never Split the Difference will be the game-changer you have been looking for.

Whoever thought a home-cooked meal would have such power to create lifelong memories and entertainment. Stanley Tucci, a world-renown actor and a lifelong admirer of food, shares his food obsession in a profound and hilarious way. Be transported into his kitchen in this easily-digestible one-hour listen. Let Tucci take you beyond simple ingredients and delicious fare to create your own kitchen table memories as you travel on this gastronomic journey with Tucci and his family.

Have you been looking for a way to counter or push back on the "woke" movement? Are you in a university or public school setting or even the public sector looking to understand and recognize Wokecraft? Then listen to this one-hour narration of Pincourt and Lindsay's book Counter Wokecraft: A Field Manual for Combatting the Woke in the University and Beyond" to quickly and concisely understand the ideology behind being "woke" and its destructive power on society.

Matthew McConaughey, American actor and philanthropist, shares his life’s journey and perspective on success which he calls “catching greenlights”. In this narrated summary of his original book Greenlights, learn his tips in how to reduce stress, how to have fun, and how to find meaning in your life. In this condensed book summary, learn about McConaughey's approach to life. His honesty and transparency will win your heart. As you listen to discover the greatest highlights of his original book, you will be held captive by McConaughey’s personal life revelations.

Brown encourages her listeners to believe in and share one’s authentic self to establish and nurture true connections. This condensed summary serves as the blueprint that you can follow, including the language, tools, and skills, to open the world of opportunities and choices. With the right tools and an adventurous heart you too can courageously build connections with others.

Are you looking to start on the road to financial freedom and a comfortable, if not extraordinary, life? Listen to this one-hour summary of Dave Ramsey’s book Baby Steps Millionaires: How Ordinary People Built Extraordinary Wealth -and How You Can Too as he shares the real-life experiences and successes of ordinary people who have built extraordinary wealth by following his financial advice.

This summary of The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival is exactly what you need. Renowned outdoorsman Steven Rinella shares his tried and true secrets and tricks to navigating the wilderness, whether for the sake of simple recreation or, more dramatically, to save your life.

Listen as I share this summary of Freezing Order that details Browder’s account as he followed the money trail, seeking justice for his murdered friend, and uncovered the roots of the scandal, all leading back to Putin. While it may sound like a fictional story of adventure and a financial caper, Freezing Order is assuredly a passionate plea for justice and a chronicle of how Putin is willing to go to any lengths to protect his wealth and power.

Raised in a hunting family, Steven Rinella, host of Meateater, a Netflix series, will captivate you with his narrative on hunting big game in this one-hour summary of his book The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game. Listen and learn the strategies and tactics he uses as he travels around the world, hunting and preparing various species of animals. Through Rinella’s wisdom that is captured in this book summary, you can expand your knowledge, increase your enjoyment, and become more skilled in the pursuit and hunt of wild game.

Are you ready to join Dave as he shares his memories and stories? Do you want to see the entertainment world through the lens of a performer? In this one-hour book summary of The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music, Dave Grohl shares his memories of his life while living out his crazy dreams. 

In this one-hour summary of the book, listen as I share Murray’s thoughts on what is causing the very tenets of Western society to be eroded, including by the scholars and human rights “abusers”, as he calls them. This summary will keep you entertained as you learn how well-meaning individuals have been deceived by anti-Western rhetoric and dictators jump on the anti-American bandwagon for their own political gain and prowess.

Sadness, sorrow, and love are the uniquely human conditions that many strive to understand, yet many fail to grasp! In this summary of Susan Cain’s book Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole, listen as I share Cain’s views and theories on sadness and the powerful impact sorrow has on seeing the joy in the world.

What if you could create the life you have always dreamed of in just five minutes per day? While it may not be magic, there is proof that implementing a powerful, life-changing routine which in reality, should only require five minutes of your busy morning, can cause a dramatic shift in your thoughts, feelings, actions, and outcomes. In this summary of Coffee Self-Talk: 5 Minutes a Day to Start Living Your Magical Life, learn how to follow a simple yet profound method to achieve amazing results in your life, all while sipping on your favorite beverage.

No matter your political position, party, or views, listen to the unique style in which author, playwright, and Emmy Award-nominated writer and director, David Mamet shares his opinions on the current state of the United States. In his typically comical and profound way, Mamet dissects the virus that has infected the minds and very ground on which the country has been founded, bringing chaos and unrest to the American people. Take a walk with Mamet as he travels through time and history, relating the Bible and other literature to the circumstances we now find ourselves in.

Johann Hari reveals why we can’t pay attention and, more importantly, how we can think deeply again in his book Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention—and How to Think Deeply Again. In the summary of this book, the narrator describes Hari’s journey for enlightenment in this area and the profound discoveries Hari has made from traveling the globe in search of this specific knowledge. Listen as Hari shares the 12 most important reasons for this dramatic decline in focus and increase in distraction. 

In the Summary of This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America's Future, listen as I share the interviews, never-before-heard recordings, and documents that record the bitter struggle between the parties as well as those that divide members of the parties themselves. The reporters share behind-the-scenes conversations about the COVID-19 pandemic, the attack on the Capitol on January 6th, 2021, and even the inaugural year of President Joe Biden’s political term.

Steven Rinella, an expert chef and outdoorsman, understands what it takes to hunt, butcher, and cook small game and fowl. Listen to this one-hour summary as he describes in detail his experiences traveling around the world hunting and cooking. Listen as this seasoned hunter guides you from novice to expert by sharing his proven techniques. Learn invaluable information and enjoy the fruits of your labor as you savor the delicious recipes and meals as Rinella shares his favorite methods and suggestions for cooking wild game. 

In this summary of A Life in Parts, you can gather his condensed firsthand perspective on both innate talent and the power of hard work. In a humorous and yet somewhat sad tone, you will be taken deep within Cranston's own psyche to reveal the challenges and struggles he has faced throughout his career and life, and how he transformed both to achieve his goals. Are you ready to learn about his experiences in the iconic role of Walter White on Breaking Bad? Find out more through this easily digestible summary of his iconic memoir.