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.
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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!
BOBP 149: Strong Ground
On this episode we have a summary and discussion of the book Strong Ground by Brene Brown, with special guest Rayna Allweil. In this episode we discuss what is “Strong Ground”, paradoxical thinking, vulnerability, courage and the difference between stress and being overwhelmed.
BOBP 147: The Shortest History of China
A summary and discussion of the book The Shortest History of China by Linda Jaivin. In this episode we discuss the history of China going back thousands of years. Going through the different dynasties and focusing on the Qin Dynasty that standardized the metrics of China, the Mongols, and the Japanese invasion during WWII.
BOBP 146: Retail Gangster
A summary and discussion of the book Retail Gangster by Gary Weiss. In this episode we discuss the family history of the Antar family, the different types of fraud that Crazy Eddie was involved in.
BOBP 145: The Shortest History of Israel and Palestine
A summary and discussion of the book: The Shortest History of Israel and Palestine by Michael Scott-Baumann, with special guest godmother Sharon. In this episode we go over the zionist movement starting in the 1880’s, the migration of Jews into the area, the creation of the state of Israel and the subsequent conflicts that have taken place.
BOBP 144: Sweet and Low: A Family Story
A summary and discussion of the book Sweet and Low: A Family Story by Rich Cohen. In this episode Jack and Alex go over the history of the Eisenstadt family, the patriarch Ben his son Marvin, and how Sweet and Low was developed out of the packaging company Cumberland. We also discuss the changes in sugar substitutes that have been used over the years and how the government has shaped what is used through policy. Finally, we go over the disinheritance of the Cohen family from the Eisenstadts.
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