What's it about? Facing Codependence (1989) offers insights and guidance for those seeking to navigate and recover from codependent behaviors. It dives into the complex condition of codependence, identifying five main symptoms, their origins, and their corresponding effects on the individual’s life. Introduction What’s in it for me? Unravel the complexities of codependence and the process of recovery. Frank, an architect in his 40s, is a successful man who measures his value by his wealth and influence. When he lost it all, he also felt he lost his sense of self. David, even at 16, still relies on his mom to prepare his sandwiches. He's never made one himself. Maureen works as a bank’s senior officer, and she tends to keep people at a distance with her fierce and unapproachable demeanor. She’s isolated and miserable, but at least she’s shielded from harm. Does one of these scenarios sound remotely familiar to you? If yes, it’s likely because just like them, you’re suffer...

What's it about? A Tale of Two Cities (1859) is a historical novel set against the backdrop of the tumultuous times of the French Revolution and London in the late eighteenth century. The story revolves around the lives of Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, a dissolute English lawyer, who share a striking physical resemblance. As the novel unfolds, it explores themes of sacrifice, resurrection, and the stark contrast between the two cities of Paris and London, ultimately culminating in a powerful and emotionally charged climax. Introduction What’s in it for me? A story of love, sacrifice, and resurrection against the backdrop of the tumultuous French Revolution. A Tale of Two Cities is a true classic. Set during the French Revolution, it delves into the stark contrast between the aristocracy and the oppressed common people. Themes of love, sacrifice, and personal transformation are explored, along with the characters’ journeys and quests for redemption. This ...

What's it about? The Blueprint (2020) is a transformative journey and a practical manual for aspiring leaders. It offers six manageable and incremental steps designed to fit within the hustle of modern life, aimed at revolutionizing leadership approaches. It explores the paths of envisioning, reflecting, studying, planning, practicing, and improving to achieve career success, joy, and fulfillment. These steps, coupled with realistic and practical exercises, provide a foundation for meaningful change in various organizational settings. Introduction What’s in it for me? Boost your leadership resilience and authenticity with actionable strategies. In an era marked by relentless change and complexity, leaders are often caught in a whirlwind of excitement and overwhelming challenges. They’re often striving to make a significant impact but feeling entrapped in the chaos of modern professional life. Many are left searching for a beacon of guidance, a conceptual blueprint, to help them ...

What's it about? Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs (2008) provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and utilizing financial information effectively, specifically tailored for entrepreneurs, business owners, and managers without a financial background. Through practical insights and real-world examples, it demystifies complex financial terms and empowers nonfinancial professionals to leverage financial intelligence for business success. Introduction What’s in it for me? Learn some key financial terms to help you start your business. Navigating entrepreneurial finance can often feel like learning a new language, filled with complex terms and intricate rules. Concepts like depreciation, valuation, and revenue recognition may sound simple enough, but what do they mean in regards to your own business plan? And when is it time to start calculating them? The truth is, few entrepreneurs even know where to start when it comes to talking about financial intelligence. So, in t...

What's it about? What They Teach You at Harvard Business School (2008) is a candid insider's view into one of the world’s most prestigious business schools, providing insights into its curriculum, culture, and impact on students' lives. Through case studies, math, and unsolicited advice, it follows one unlikely student’s memorable experience obtaining this coveted MBA, revealing both the strengths and shortcomings of the HBS education along the way. Introduction What’s in it for me? Take a peek behind the curtain of a top-tier business education. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to study at one of the world’s premier business schools? Journalist Philip Delves Broughton had no idea what to expect when he began his MBA at Harvard Business School in 2004. For two years, he immersed himself in a fierce, high-status world that challenged, dismayed, and inspired him. This mini-Blink takes a look at his experience inside the Harvard MBA program to reveal how future busine...

What's it about? Becoming FDR (2022) tells the remarkable story of the personal health crisis and recovery that transformed Franklin D. Roosevelt from a self-centered, pampered golden boy to the mature, empathetic President who would go on to lead a nation through the darkest days of The Great Depression and the second World War. Introduction What’s in it for me? Discover the remarkable story of a leader shaped by adversity, and how his empathy kept a nation from despair. Ask any American who listened in history class about Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and you’ll likely hear about his popular social programs like The New Deal. You might even hear about his famous radio broadcasts, the fireside chats, that seemed to calm the nerves of a nation in the grips of The Great Depression or World War II. But the Franklin D. Roosevelt of these iconic moments bore little resemblance to the golden boy born into privilege in upstate New York in 1882. The one whose familial wealth and famous ...

What's it about? Married at First Sight (ongoing) is a 2,300-plus chapter contemporary romance novel. It follows the fortunes of two characters, wealthy Mr. York and independent spirit Serenity Hunt, who enter into a self-declared “marriage of convenience.” As they come to know each other, however, genuine affection begins to grow between them – forcing us to rethink our romantic idealization of love and marriage. Introduction What’s in it for me? A new take on romance and love. Marriage, Gu Lingfei suggests, is a fraught topic – especially for women. The question this contractual relationship poses, in her telling, is as simple to state as it can be vexing to answer: How can a woman navigate commitment without relinquishing her autonomy? Set in the placeless and fictional town of Wiltspoon, Married at First Sight looks at this conundrum through the eyes of the novel’s two protagonists – Mr. York, Wiltspoon’s most eligible bachelor, and Serenity Hunt, a fiercely independent woma...