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20 Minute Books

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Every Tuesday, a new book summary! Embark on a journey of knowledge with the "20 Minute Books" podcast, your free gateway to invaluable insights distilled from best-selling non-fiction books. Spanning categories such as Business, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, and more we transform influential works into engaging (roughly) 20-minute summaries. Perfect for commuters, budding entrepreneurs, or book enthusiasts, join me as I distill key takeaways from a world of wisdom, offering a rich library of book summaries directly to your ears. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knowledge landscape in a time-efficient manner.
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Cat - Book Summary

"How humanity fell in love with our feline companions" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Katharine M. Rogers Category: Nature & the Environment

Dec 01, 2023β€’18 min

The Fate of Food - Book Summary

"What We’ll Eat in a Bigger, Hotter, Smarter World" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Amanda Little Category: Nature & the Environment

Dec 01, 2023β€’24 min

The Inner Life of Animals - Book Summary

"Love, Grief, and Compassion – Surprising Observations of a Hidden World" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Peter Wohlleben Category: Nature & the Environment

Dec 01, 2023β€’30 min

Wiser - Book Summary

"The Scientific Roots of Wisdom, Compassion, and What Makes Us Good" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Dilip Jeste with Scott LaFee Category: Philosophy

Dec 01, 2023β€’21 min

The Demon-Haunted World - Book Summary

"Science as a Candle in the Dark" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Carl Sagan Category: Religion & Spirituality

Dec 01, 2023β€’30 min

Breath - Book Summary

"The New Science of a Lost Art" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: James Nestor Category: Health & Nutrition

Nov 30, 2023β€’26 min

The Immortality Key - Book Summary

"The Secret History of the Religion with No Name" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Brian C. Muraresku Category: History

Nov 30, 2023β€’22 min

The Right Side of History - Book Summary

"How Reason and Moral Purpose Made the West Great" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Ben Shapiro Category: Religion & Spirituality

Nov 30, 2023β€’28 min

Keep Showing Up - Book Summary

"How To Stay Crazy In Love When Your Love Drives You Crazy" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Karen Ehman Category: Religion & Spirituality

Nov 30, 2023β€’23 min

We Are the Weather - Book Summary

"Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Jonathan Safran Foer Category: Nature & the Environment

Nov 30, 2023β€’25 min

Signs - Book Summary

"The Secret Language of the Universe" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Laura Lynne Jackson Category: Religion & Spirituality

Nov 30, 2023β€’19 min

The Three Marriages - Book Summary

"Reimagining Work, Self and Relationship" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: David Whyte Category: Religion & Spirituality

Nov 30, 2023β€’26 min

Righteous Indignation - Book Summary

"Excuse Me While I Save the World!" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Andrew Breitbart Category: Politics

Nov 30, 2023β€’15 min

Change Your Thoughts – Change Your Life - Book Summary

"Living the Wisdom of the Tao" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Wayne W. Dyer Category: Religion & Spirituality

Nov 30, 2023β€’21 min

Feral - Book Summary

"Rewilding the Land, Sea and Human Life" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: George Monbiot Category: Nature & the Environment

Nov 30, 2023β€’27 min

Living Buddha, Living Christ - Book Summary

"Explore the common ground of Christianity and Buddhism" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Thich Nhat Hanh Category: Religion & Spirituality

Nov 29, 2023β€’27 min

The Complete Kama Sutra - Book Summary

"The First Unabridged Modern Translation of the Classic Indian Text" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Vātsyāyana Category: Religion & Spirituality

Nov 29, 2023β€’26 min

Blueprint for Revolution - Book Summary

"How to Use Rice Pudding, Lego Men, and Other Non-Violent Techniques to Galvanize Communities, Overthrow Dictators or Simply Change the World" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Srdja Popovic and Matthew Miller Category: Politics

Nov 29, 2023β€’18 min

Russian Roulette - Book Summary

"The Inside Story of Putin’s War on America and the Election of Donald Trump" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Michael Isikoff and David Corn Category: Politics

Nov 29, 2023β€’33 min

Lesser Beasts - Book Summary

"A Snout-to-Tail History of the Humble Pig" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Mark Essig Category: Nature & the Environment

Nov 29, 2023β€’27 min

Attention Span - Book Summary

"A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Gloria Mark Category: Productivity

Nov 29, 2023β€’20 min

The Book of Eels - Book Summary

"Our Enduring Fascination with the Most Mysterious Creature in the Natural World" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Patrik Svensson Category: Nature & the Environment

Nov 29, 2023β€’28 min

Metahuman - Book Summary

"Unleashing Your Infinite Potential" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Deepak Chopra Category: Religion & Spirituality

Nov 29, 2023β€’27 min

The Power of Ritual - Book Summary

"Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Casper ter Kuile Category: Religion & Spirituality

Nov 29, 2023β€’27 min

Everybody, Always - Book Summary

"Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Bob Goff Category: Religion & Spirituality

Nov 29, 2023β€’22 min

The Prodigal God - Book Summary

"Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Timothy Keller Category: Religion & Spirituality

Nov 28, 2023β€’18 min

American Lion - Book Summary

"Andrew Jackson in the White House" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Jon Meacham Category: Biography & Memoir

Nov 28, 2023β€’32 min

Biohack Your Brain - Book Summary

"How to Boost Cognitive Health, Performance and Power" Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Kristen Willeumier Category: Health & Nutrition

Nov 28, 2023β€’24 min

A Short History of Brexit - Book Summary

"From Brentry to Backstop" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Kevin O’Rourke Category: Politics

Nov 28, 2023β€’33 min

Sheet Music - Book Summary

"Uncovering the Secrets of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage" πŸ‘‰ For more insights, check out the full book here πŸ“– Transcript and written book summary available here for free πŸ—’οΈ Author: Kevin Leman Category: Religion & Spirituality

Nov 28, 2023β€’20 min
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