Book summaries
Every book that Anthony loved and more
Reading a book teaches you a lot. Making a summary of the book will provide you with the most value. It shows that you truly understand the book (as long as the summary is good, obviously).
But what should one do with a pile of unused book summaries, hmm? Maybe my quest and hobby for knowledge and salvation will pay me the money back I spend on my motivational coffee – with respect and smiles (and affiliate + ads. Sadly, smiles won’t pay for the hosting costs).
Franz Kafka – The Metamorphosis
'Monstrous vermin' as Gregor struggles when he finds himself inexplicably transformed into a huge insect. It's a book about finding one's own identity.
Henry David Thoreau – Walden
Living in a small cabin. Henry David Thoreau - an American Transcendentalist philosopher - went to live in the woods in solitude for over two…
Karl Marx – The Communist Manifesto
Arguing that capitalism would self-destruct and be replaced by socialism and communism. The Communist Manifesto formed the basis for communism as we know it now.
Lao Tzu – Tao Te Ching
The way and the power of the way. It lays the foundation of Taoism. Truly a remarkable spiritual and philosophical classic. Including extensive personal commentary.
Marcus Aurelius – Meditations
A book about virtue, human rationally, and his own thoughts. Originally written for Marcus' personal use. It contains a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections.
Mark Manson – The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
This book helps you to be more practical and realistic in your life. Learning to be comfortable with being different. Questioning what’s important in life.
Napoleon Hill – Think and Grow Rich
For over 20 years Hill researched various successful people. What did they do differently? The book identifies thirteen adoptable principles for achieving success.
Paulo Coelho – The Alchemist
It is a fictional book about a shepherd who wants to follow his dreams. Traveling the world with his flock. Containing spiritual and philosophical wisdom.
Ryan Holiday – The Daily Stoic
A short story every day of the year from philosophers like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Zeno, and Epictetus. All together with an in-depth explenation of it.
Reasons to read the book summary
There are numerous benefits to reading. Not only can you learn a lot from the books themselves, but it also works really well for your memory. It improves your focus and empathy too.
All these books are picked very carefully by me Anthony (that’s me). After finishing every book I went on a quest for finding the next book to read. The books below are my top picks. You don’t even want to know how big my book collection really is. Reading books teaches you a lot, but sometimes you just want to know what the book is about before purchasing them. In case you are interested, these are my all-time favorite books I have read over the past few years.
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