A summary and discussion of the book Flatland by Edwin Abbott. In this episode Jack and Alex discuss the mechanics of Flatland, and also what it means to be open minded and how important that is in life.
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BOBP 158: The Uyghur Genocide
In this episode we are going over the Uyghur Genocide, with special guest Salih Hudayar, who is the elected Minister for Foreign Affairs of the East Turkistan Government in Exile. In this episode we discuss the history of Uyghur’s and the treatment they are receiving both domestically and globally.
BOBP 157: Season 15
The season 15 book Draft. Jack and Alex go over the next series of books. If on a dark and stormy night you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart we at the Brothers on Books go with Encha Matcha! The best Matcha for the best Brothers! Now our listeners will getContinue reading “BOBP 157: Season 15”
BOBP 156: The Happiness Hypothesis
A summary and discussion of the book The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt. In this episode we talk about the 10 ideas running throughout history leading to a full filling life. We primarily talk about different types of work and love.
BOBP 155: How Soccer Explains the World
A summary and discussion of the book: How Soccer Explains the World by Franklin Foer. In this episode we discuss a couple of chapters in the book particularly “The Jewish Question”, “The Black Carpathians” and “The Sentimental Hooligan”. We also go over our picks for the world cup, going through our group stage picks and our selected bracket picks. Stick around to the end of the episode to hear who we predict to win.
BOBP 154: On Her Own Ground
A summary and discussion of the book: On Her Own Ground, The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker by A’lelia Bundles with special guest The Mamma Bear. In this episode we discuss the rise of Madam C.J. Walker and how she built her hair care company.
BOBP 153: Bianca’s Cure
A summary and discussion of the book: Bianca’s Cure by Gigi Beradi, with special guest Gigi Beradi. In this episode we discuss about the real life Bianca and Francesco from the story, the hunt for a cure to malaria and much more.
BOBP 152: Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Making of an Icon
A summary and discussion of the book Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Making of an Icon by Doug Woodham with special guest Doug Woodham. In this episode we discuss the background of Basquiat how he rose to prominence, the relationships he cultivated, and what happened to his legacy after his death.
BOBP 151: The World Played Chess
A summary and discussion of the book The World Played Chess by Robert Dugoni with special guest Godmother Sharon. In this episode we go over the Vietnam war, what it means to grow up, and dealing with PTSD.
BOBP 150: Vitalerium
A summary and discussion of the book Vitalerium Descent into the Void with author Nicholas Keating Casbarro!
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