Milkyway Media: 151 books

The best-selling 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (2018) by Jordan B. Peterson is a sweeping investigation into how humans should cope with life’s suffering. Drawing from biology, anthropology, psychology, history, and mythology, as well as from great thinkers and religions, Peterson outlines...

The End of Alzheimer’s: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline by Dale Bredesen (2017) is an introduction to the ReCODE protocol, a set of treatments and lifestyle adjustments that are strongly correlated to improved mental state in Alzheimer’s disease patients. Alzheimer’s...

In The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines Into Massive Success and Happiness (2005), author and entrepreneur Jeff Olson explains how motivated individuals can reap tremendous benefits from cultivating simple, positive habits. Although good fortune can appear to manifest overnight, success is...

In Mating in Captivity (2006), Esther Perel draws on observations made during her decades of experience as a practicing psychotherapist. The book explores the ways sexual passion and long-term security are often at odds and highlights important issues couples face as they navigate committed relationships. Purchase this in-depth summary to learn more.

A Random Walk Down Wall Streetby Burton G. Malkielwas first published in 1973 and as of 2015 is in its eleventh edition. Despite numerous market shifts and technological developments since 1973, Malkiel asserts that the investment strategy laid out in the first edition of the book holds true: the...

The Book of Why: The New Science of Cause and Effect (2018) explores an underutilized science called causal inference, a tactic which mimics humanity’s natural ability to determine a cause by observing an effect. By employing causal inference, scientists are able to mathematically determine the...

The Art of Seduction (2001) by Robert Greene is a self-help book about manipulating people for personal gain. Seduction is not merely a matter of sex; it can be a way to make sales, gain political power, or generally persuade others in the service of one’s own goals... Purchase this in-depth summary to learn more.

Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft’s Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone (2017) is Satya Nadella’s memoir of his work as the chief executive officer of Microsoft. Nadella describes his efforts to reform the company’s culture and push its priorities toward the next generation of technology… Purchase this in-depth summary to learn more.

James Comey’s book A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership (2018) is both a memoir of the author’s tenure as FBI director and a warning to the American public about the dangers of an unethical president. Comey grew up in a middle-class family in northern New Jersey… Purchase this in-depth summary to learn more.

On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction (1976) is a collection of guiding principles that can help aspiring writers craft captivating works of professional-quality nonfiction in a variety of genres. Author William Zinsser argues that all writing can be improved by committing to clear, simple prose... Purchase this in-depth summary to learn more.

The Operator: Firing the Shots That Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior (2017) is Robert O’Neill’s memoir about his service as a Navy SEAL from 1996 to 2012. O’Neill describes the years of grueling training, high-stakes missions, and dramatic rescues that led up to his...

David Cay Johnston’s It’s Even Worse Than You Think (2017) is an indictment of the Trump presidency in its first year. As a candidate and during his first year in office, Donald Trump repeatedly promised to “Make America Great Again.” Purchase this in-depth summary to learn more.

Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (1990) by MihalyCsikszentmihalyi explores the methods and science behind optimal experiences. These experiences manifest as times when completing a task feels easy, enjoyable, and fulfilling, even though the task was challenging… Purchase this in-depth summary to learn more.

In You Can Heal Your Life (1984), author and motivational speaker Louise Hay explains how people’s thoughts and beliefs about themselves can become the cause of longstanding physical and emotional problems. This twentieth anniversary edition (2004) includes an afterword that describes the book’s...