New York Times BestsellerA Summer Reading Pick for President Barack Obama; Bill Gates; and Mark Zuckerberg From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution—a #1 international bestseller—that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human.â€One hundred thousand years ago; at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one—homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us?Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach; but Dr. Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold with this highly original book that begins about 70;000 years ago with the appearance of modern cognition. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires; Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives; connect past developments with contemporary concerns; and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas.Dr. Harari also compels us to look ahead; because over the last few decades humans have begun to bend laws of natural selection that have governed life for the past four billion years. We are acquiring the ability to design not only the world around us; but also ourselves. Where is this leading us; and what do we want to become?Featuring 27 photographs; 6 maps; and 25 illustrations/diagrams; this provocative and insightful work is sure to spark debate and is essential reading for aficionados of Jared Diamond; James Gleick; Matt Ridley; Robert Wright; and Sharon Moalem.
#723664 in Books Reid Joy Ann 2016-09-27 2016-09-27Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .90 x 5.31l; .0 #File Name: 0062305263400 pagesFracture Barack Obama the Clintons and the Racial Divide
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67 of 71 people found the following review helpful. Could not put it down!By Lisa BloomJoy Ann Reid's wise; clear voice gives us a balanced; honest and fair account of the troubling issue of race for the Democratic party. It's a topic I thought I knew about; but this riveting book illuminated so much more for me. If we are ever to overcome our racial divide; we must first understand it. Bravo to Ms. Reid for this unflinching; stellar read on an essential American subject.26 of 27 people found the following review helpful. A brief look at Democratic Party history since 1964By Read-A-LotA journalistic walk down Democratic Party history. Joy Ann Reid does a fantastic job of chronicling the transformation of the party from white southern conservatives to what we know it as today; the party of liberal multi-ethnics seen by many as the party of big government. She starts with 1964 and the LBJ years and takes us right up to 2015 and President Obama. This book covers a lot of the same area as Dyson's "The Black Presidency;" often citing many of the same speeches and comments from Obama's time in office.The difference is Joy shows you how the democrats arrived at a point that the election of a Black president was possible. She is succinct in her plain prose making this a really approachable and breezy read. She refrains from injecting her own opinion and writes from the perspective of the reporter that she is. The book offers a keen insight into the game of politics; how an ally can quickly turn into a foe if the wrong words are said; or the need to appeal to a certain constituency is necessary.Joy Ann Reid makes quite a presentation in this book by delineating the need for not only shrewd advisors but courage; calculation and skill on the part of the political principals. Once you have read the book; you will possibly view politics in a different way; knowing full well that things are not always as they seem. There are some great moments in the book; most may be familiar as headlines; but her journalistic bona fides allows for more depth. An excellent production well worth the money.18 of 19 people found the following review helpful. If you are not a reader; the message here ...By Constance Holt (cdauvin@sprintmail.com)If you are not a reader; the message here is clear: no matter how many times the Democratic Party has abandoned African Americans in the last 50 plus years; the D's are our party. Stay home at your own peril. But; if you are a reader; a person who wants to know things; a student of history;this book is so valuable. It refreshes your knowledge and reminds you of things you either forgot or never really knew in detail.
