book reviews

Reviews of books by relationship gurus, dating experts, and cautionary tale-tellers.

How Gen Z Is Redefining Success and Work Life Balance
For decades, success followed a predictable formula. Long working hours. Corporate titles. Stable salaries. Delayed personal life.
By Artical Mediaabout 19 hours ago in Humans
The Quiet Power of a Homily
The church bell rang with a sound that seemed older than the town itself—deep, steady, and patient. It echoed through narrow streets, over small houses with worn roofs, and into the hearts of people who had learned to measure their weeks by its call. On this Sunday morning, the bell did not know that something unusual was about to happen. It rang as it always had, faithful and unchanged.
By Farhadia day ago in Humans
Working with people you disagree with
Being in a closed circle of friends shields us from opposing ideas, our friends are generally people we agree with or who would be willing to go along with our ideas or even convince us otherwise. There are only very few places where we meet opposing points of views, the few I can think of are; at work, siblings or random strangers. This means that we often don’t get to work with people we disagree with, for strangers we only work with them for a limited time, with siblings we have parents to mediate and often go separate ways during disagreements, at the workplace we have a clear hierarchy for decision making. This means that the average person doesn’t know how to work with people they disagree with.
By real Jema4 days ago in Humans
When International Relations Shape the World We Live In
When International Relations Shape the World We Live In International relations are not limited to world leaders shaking hands at summits or exchanging sharp words on television. They represent a complex system of interactions that quietly shape economies, security, culture, and the daily lives of people across the globe. Every treaty signed, every sanction imposed, and even every diplomatic silence carries consequences that often reach far beyond borders.
By Wings of Time 5 days ago in Humans
School Closures in the United States: Why They Happen and What People Want to Know
School Closures in the United States: Why They Happen and What People Want to Know School closures in the United States continue to raise questions among parents, students, and educators. Many people search online asking why schools are closing, whether closures are temporary or permanent, how long they last, and whether students will return to classrooms. This report explains the main reasons behind school closures in America and addresses the most common questions people ask.
By America today 6 days ago in Humans
The People Who Sit by the Window
Buildings blurred into one another, storefronts flickered past like unfinished thoughts, and the sunlight slipped through the windows at an angle that made everything feel temporary. Emma always sat by the window. Not because she loved the view, but because it gave her something to focus on when her thoughts became too loud.
By Yasir khan10 days ago in Humans
Fleeting moral integrity
Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. It means doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Basically it means acting according to your values, even under pressure, taking responsibility for your actions and keeping the trust of others by staying true to your word.
By real Jema13 days ago in Humans
The Attention Economy Is Quietly Rewriting Our Minds — and Most People Don’t Notice
Every time you unlock your phone, scroll a feed, or tap a notification, you are participating in something far bigger than momentary distraction. You are engaging in what experts call the attention economy — a system where human focus is the most valuable resource on Earth. This isn’t hyperbole. It’s reality. For the companies that fuel the modern internet, your attention is currency. Every second spent watching, clicking, or reacting generates data that platforms use to predict your behavior, tailor your feed, and pull you deeper into their ecosystem. And the consequences go beyond algorithms. They are reshaping how we think, feel, and decide — often without our conscious awareness.
By Yasir khan13 days ago in Humans
The Day My Phone Started Knowing Me Better Than I Did
It started with a notification I almost ignored. “Good morning, Alex. Based on your sleep patterns, we’ve adjusted your morning schedule. Coffee is ready at 7:15. You might want to leave home at 8:03 instead of 8:10.” I froze. My phone had never spoken to me like this before. Sure, it suggested playlists, predicted traffic, and reminded me of appointments. But it had never calculated me this precisely. Curiosity overcame caution. I followed its instructions. The coffee was perfect. Traffic was lighter than usual. I arrived at work feeling oddly efficient.
By Yasir khan13 days ago in Humans
Digital Shadows: How Our Online Lives Shape Who We Are
We live in a world where almost every thought, habit, and interaction leaves a digital trace. Every post we make, every story we share, every “like” or reaction contributes to a vast, invisible record of our lives. These traces—our digital shadows—are shaping more than just algorithms; they are shaping us.
By Yasir khan13 days ago in Humans
We Are Training Technology More Than It Is Training Us
Most conversations about technology focus on what machines are learning. We talk about artificial intelligence becoming smarter, algorithms improving, and systems adapting faster than ever. The common fear is that technology is watching us, analyzing us, and eventually outgrowing us. But there’s a quieter truth hiding in plain sight. Technology is learning because we are teaching it—constantly, unintentionally, and without pause.
By Yasir khan13 days ago in Humans
The Age of Invisible Technology: How Silence Became the Most Powerful Feature
Technology used to announce itself loudly. New devices arrived with dramatic launches, glowing screens, and long lists of features designed to impress. Faster processors, bigger storage, sharper displays—progress was measured by how much more we could pack into a single machine. The louder the innovation, the better it seemed.
By Yasir khan13 days ago in Humans