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1984 by George Orwell - Free Book Summary
The once futuristic world of Orwell’s 1984 has always provoked discussion and controversy and with today’s all-encompassing web based surveillance, it’s more relevant than ever. Winston Smith, a simple bureaucratic in a nation dominated by the totalitarian Party that monitors all acts and thoughts, attempts a small time affair and contemplates rebellion. Together with his love Julia, they find out – the hard way – that the Big Brother has his ways of correcting people’s mode of thinking.
Charlotte’s Web is widely considered a true humanistic children’s classic. E.B. White’s story is set in a Midwest country farm in the first half of the twentieth century. Meet Fern Arable, an imaginative, conscientious eight-year-old farm girl, Wilbur, a small loveable pig, Charlotte, a large, intellectual, congenial spider, and Templeton, a gluttonous, lazy yet clever rat. You’re sure to fall in love.
Crime and Punishment – this monumental psychological fiction and murder novel was written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky in the Russian language and was first published in 1866. The story takes place in St. Petersburg, Russia, during the mid-nineteenth-century, and follows the moral dilemmas of an ex-student named Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov, who killed and robbed a hated pawnbroker.
Dune is – in my opinion – one of the greatest science fiction novels of all time. Frank Herbert published Dune in 1965 and it has ever since stood there on the top of best selling science fiction books. David Lynch has adapted Dune to film in 1984 and by doing so introduced it to a whole new generation of followers, who also enjoy the five sequels: Dune Messiah, Children of Dune, God Emperor of Dune, Heretics of Dune and Chapterhouse Dune.
The survival adventures of 13-years-old Brian Robeson in Hatchet have sparked the imagination of millions of young readers. Following a plane crash, Brian was stranded alone in the Canadian wilderness with nothing but a small hatchet and painful memories of his parents’ recent breakup. Facing hunger, wild animals and harsh weather, Brian acquires inspiring survival techniques and on the same time develops as a human being.
Lord of the Flies by William Golding - Free Book Summary
Is complete freedom a good thing? According to Lord of the Flies, Golding’s magnificent novel published in 1954, we all better adhere to some basic rules if we want to maintain our civilization. Both a cherished youth novel and a strong ideological statement, Lord of the Flies has entered almost every reading list published, and with its unique voice, became a true modern classic book. It is almost impossible to finish high school without getting acquainted with the conch shell that gives the right to speak and the pig’s head on stake that speaks the truth about our internal evil.
Megatrends by John Naisbitt - Free Book Summary Megatrends: Ten New Directions Transforming Our Lives was published in 1982, way before the technology revolution and the Internet era. Naisbitt anticipated several key social and business factors such as globalization, empowerment and the rise of information technology. It is an excellent read as background to its contemporary companion, Microtrends by Mark Penn.
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck - Free Book Summary
One of America’s all-time literature classic books, the story of George and his slow-minded friend Lennie has touched the hearts of generations since Steinbeck wrote it in 1937. Of Mice and Men was adapted to TV and several plays and made into two films, including the wonderful Gary Sinise’s version from 2002 with John Malkovich as Lennie. Through a simple story, Steinbeck painted the American dream with realistic colors, which are powerful today as they must have been in California of the 1930’s.
Presentation Zen by Garr Reynolds - Free Book Summary Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery was released in 2008 and shortly became acknowledged as a new industry bible on the topic of business presentations and communications and in general. Reynolds walks the reader through a Zen-like path of simplifying presentations en route to becoming more natural and comprehensible. Just before you start presenting like Steve Jobs, you will learn how to prepare away from the computer, design under restraints with several basic rules, and deliver in a way which is the antidote to Death by PowerPoint.
The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger - Free Book Summary
Is it possible to graduate high school without getting to know Holden Caulfield? Since its publication in 1951, J. D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye has been shedding light on the notion of growing up to adolescents around the globe. Despite vulgar language repeated challenges from all directions, The Catcher in the Rye found its way into almost every list ranking top literature of the 20th century. Can Holden catch and rescue young children from falling into adulthood? Does everybody have to eventually grow up?
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Free Book Summary The Great Gatsby is an ideal exemplar of the Great American Novel and a top ranking regular in most lists ranking 20th Century literature. Published in 1922 and considered Fitzgerald’s finest novel, The Great Gatsby came into acknowledgment over twenty years later, only after World War II.
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien - Free Book Summary
It all began with The Hobbit. Middle Earth, hobbits, wizards, elves, dwarfs, people, the Lord of the Rings. The fantasy adventure of The Hobbit was where it all started and sometimes it seems that our entire imagination could not have evolved to what it is today without The Hobbit. Tolkien’s world has been in the hearts and minds of generations around the world and getting to know The Hobbit is a first step into this wonderful world.
The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis - Free Book Summary The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe is first book of the legendary series by C.S. Lewis – The Chronicles of Narnia. The adventures of young Lucy, her brave brother Peter, and their siblings Edmund and Susan have captured the imagination of generations and became a classic children’s fantasy. It seems as if no childhood is complete without meeting Narnia’s majestic ruler, the lion Aslan, and his evil rival the White Witch, who has cast an evil spell on Narnia. Are you ready to go into the wardrobe?
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne - Free Book Summary
“In the year 1866 the whole maritime population of Europe and America was excited by a mysterious and inexplicable phenomenon…” And so, the first voyage of Professor Pierre Aronnax begins and with it an entire history of science fiction literature. In my personal opinion, all science fiction books look back to this magnificent beginning and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is a very good place to dive into this world. Join French oceanic scientist, Professor Aronnax, to the adventure of a lifetime, together with the captain of the Nautilus, Captain Nemo.
