Book reviews
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Seven Classics in History We Should Read Before We Die
History is not merely a record of dates, battles, and political transitions. At its best, it is a conversation across generations—a way of entering the minds of people who lived in radically different circumstances yet wrestled with questions that remain deeply familiar. Why do societies rise and fall? What gives life meaning in the face of suffering? How do belief systems, myths, and moral ideals shape human behavior? The books we choose to read about history matter because they shape how we interpret the present. Some works illuminate a specific era with extraordinary clarity; others help us understand the enduring structures of human thought, belief, and resilience. The following seven…
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Learning to Release What No Longer Serves You: A Review of The Art of Letting Go
In a culture that quietly rewards control, productivity, and constant self-optimization, the idea of “letting go” can sound suspiciously passive—almost irresponsible. Yet the inability to let go is one of the most common sources of emotional suffering: rumination over past mistakes, clinging to relationships that have run their course, or endlessly replaying fears about a future that hasn’t happened. In The Art of Letting Go, Nick Trenton argues that letting go is not weakness, avoidance, or resignation. It is a skill—one that can be learned, practiced, and refined. Written in Trenton’s trademark clear and conversational style, the book serves as both a psychological primer and a practical guide. Rather than…
