Common Sense by Thomas Paine

Author: Thomas Paine
Title: Common Sense
Plot: The call to action that transformed an angry citizenry's petition against the stamp act into the Revolutionary War.
Note: I update the King James speaking style into modern English

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When Money Dies by Adam Fergusson

Author: Adam Fergusson
Title: When Money Dies
Plot: A collection of journal entries from citizens of Germany during their currency collapse (~1914)
Note: Though the content frequently resets with each new journal entry, the information is eye opening

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Baghavad Gita Holy Book of the Hindus

Author: Adi Shankara
Title: Baghavad Gita
Plot: 2-For-1, This is the Hari Krishna's primary religious text, but only one of many of the Hindu's. Krishna is viewed as the Supreme God and he is talking to Arjuna (a prince) about the moral question of whether it's okay to kill our friends and countrymen in civil war.
Note: Part 4 is the summary. 

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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Author: Jules Verne
Title: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Plot: This is a story about an adventure that begins by chasing a giant sea monster and later we discover it’s really a very agile submarine.
Note: Fans of Moby Dick, science fiction, and drama would love this book and it’s great for children, too.

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This comes from my review on Goodreads.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and other Classic Novels by Jules Verne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great story with a fantastic ending that got my mind spinning! I was stunned by the technology he described before it even existed. I did an 18 minute audio podcast review.



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Start With Why by Simon Sinek

Author: Simon Sinek
Title: Start With Why
Plot: Simon explains why some companies thrive despite market conditions while others fail
Note: This is an excellent book and one of my most popular podcasts

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Who Says Elephants Can't Dance by Lou Gerstner

Author: Lou Gerstner
Title: Who Says Elephants Can't Dance?
Plot: Lou describes the blueprint he used to save IBM in the 90's
Note: Despite favorable market conditions Bill Gates predicted IBM would fold in ten years. Lou defied the odds and saved the company. More importantly, he explains what and how he did it.

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