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107 Days
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The story of Kamala Harris’s vice-presidency boils down to this: She trusted and respected her boss, Joe Biden, but when she was assig I listened to the unabridged 10-hour audio version of this title (read by the author, Simon & Schuster Audio, 2025).

The story of Kamala Harris’s vice-presidency boils down to this: She trusted and respected her boss, Joe Biden, but when she was assigned difficult and in some cases impossible tasks to perform, and she stumbled, no one in the administration came to her defense. She was well-hidden as a VP, with her talents underappreciated and her advice rarely sought, which is one reason for her trouble connecting with voters during her short presidential run.

The main message of Harris’s book, a blend of political memoir, strategic analysis, and personal reflection, is right there in the title: She didn’t have enough time to craft a message and develop an effective strategy against Donald Trump. She lost the presidency in part because Gen Z and Latino voters gravitated toward Trump, and Biden and his associates didn’t offer much help. As she struggled to respond to right-wing media’s dishonest portrayal of her, too few people backed her up.

The book is organized like a diary, with the day’s date and the number of days remaining until the election heading each of its 71 short chapters, which are followed by an afterword as Chapter 72.

Her message about Trump’s intent of attacking democratic institutions, crushing dissent, and unraveling delicate international bonds fell on deaf ears, because it wasn’t amplified by the mainstream media. She assigns some blame to Joe Biden but is generally soft on the Democrats’ role in losing the 2024 election. She maintains that Trump was aware of her strengths and praised her in private, even as he bashed her in public by questioning her race and calling her a “DEI hire.”

She suggests that it was reckless of Biden to decide to run for re-election at age 81. He had gotten tired and showed his age, although she stops short of confirming Biden’s mental decline. It had become a mantra in the Biden White House that the decision to run was his and Jill’s; in retrospect, she thinks she could have done more to dissuade him. “The stakes were simply too high. This wasn’t a choice that should have been left to an individual’s ego, an individual’s ambition. It should have been more than a personal decision.”

Biden, who performed miserably in his June 27, 2024, debate against Trump, was resistant to calls from allies to drop out as a candidate, eventually leaving the race on July 21 and endorsing Harris, but there was a bitterness that made him get in her way. Harris had less than a month to pick a running mate from among three candidates that she interviewed: Governor Josh Shapiro, Governor Tim Waltz, and Senator Mark Kelly. She ended up choosing the down-to-earth Tim Waltz, although she really preferred Pete Buttigieg, who was deemed too risky a running mate for a black woman.

Just before Harris’s debate with Trump, when she needed support and reassuring words, Biden called her to complain that he had learned of her badmouthing him and that some Democratic power-brokers may not back her as a result. Another shock to her was Biden wearing a Trump hat during a fire department visit, leading to his photo going viral on the Internet with the message “Biden endorses Trump over Harris.”

Harris is clearly disappointed that her vision for America didn’t get a chance to sink in. She hints at returning to politics in the near future. “I’ll be with the people, in towns and communities, where I can listen to their ideas on how we rebuild trust, empathy and a government worthy of the ideals of this country.”

One lesson for both Democrats and Republicans is to integrate the VP into policy formulation and decision-making, so that when s/he is called on to step into presidency, either because the president passes/ousted or does not run for re-election, the VP is already a seasoned politician and enjoys public trust. Unfortunately, most presidents don’t feel secure enough to treat their VP as a co-equal partner, often assigning to them obscure or doomed-to-fail projects. ...more

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The Epic of Gilgamesh
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This book is characterized as a landmark translation of the ancient Sumerian and Akkadian epic poem, which has been translated and published quite a few times before. In a 220-page introduction, the origins of the epic, its historical & literary back This book is characterized as a landmark translation of the ancient Sumerian and Akkadian epic poem, which has been translated and published quite a few times before. In a 220-page introduction, the origins of the epic, its historical & literary backgrounds, the principal characters, and its survival are reviewed. The 200-page book itself consists of a prologue and seven chapters:

- The Coming of Enkidu

- The Forest Journey

- Ishtar and Gilgamesh, and the Death of Enkidu

- The Search for Everlasting Life

- The Story of the Flood

- The Return

- The Death of Gilgamesh

The story, previously unknown and coming to light due to archaeological discoveries of the last century, covers part of the period between Abraham and Noah, about which there is only scant mention in the Book of Genesis. Predating Homeric epic by at least 1500 years, these epic poems are noteworthy because of “the quality and character of the story … a mixture of pure adventure, of morality, and of tragedy … a very human concern with mortality, the search for knowledge, and for an escape from the common lot of man.”

Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, was two-thirds god and one-third man. He built magnificent temple towers, surrounded his city with high walls, and laid out its orchards and fields. He was handsome, immensely strong, and very wise. Despite his godlike body and mind, he began his kingship as a cruel despot. He lorded over his subjects, raping any woman who struck his fancy.

The gods heard his subjects’ pleas and decided to keep Gilgamesh in check by creating a wild man named Enkidu, who was as magnificent as Gilgamesh. Enkidu became Gilgamesh’s great friend, and Gilgamesh’s heart was shattered when Enkidu died of an illness inflicted by the gods. Enkidu’s death made Gilgamesh concerned with the prospects of his own death. He traveled to the edge of the world and learned about the days before the deluge and other secrets of the gods.

The main message of the Epic of Gilgamesh is the acceptance of human mortality, finding meaning in life, and the power of friendship, as Gilgamesh's quest for eternal life after his companion Enkidu's death ultimately fails, teaching him that true immortality lies in wisdom, legacy, and human connection, not endless life. It's a story about transformation, moving from a tyrannical ruler to a wise leader who understands life's fleeting nature and embraces his role in the human world. ...more

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When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows... by Steven Pinker

When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows...: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life
by Steven Pinker (Goodreads Author)

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Nobody's Girl by Virginia Roberts Giuffre

Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice
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Virginia Giuffre is one of the scores of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s and Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex-trafficking operation. It is widely believed that Epstein & Maxwell had other accomplices, but the US government has not yet indicted or even named an Virginia Giuffre is one of the scores of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s and Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex-trafficking operation. It is widely believed that Epstein & Maxwell had other accomplices, but the US government has not yet indicted or even named any of the powerful men who participated in Epstein’s crimes. Giuffre doesn’t name names either, with the exception of Britain’s former prince Andrew, preferring to use references such as “well-known prime minister.” Giuffre committed suicide in April 2025, with her memoir published posthumously according to her wishes.

Giuffre was abused by her father and a family friend, beginning at age 7. The sexual abuse took a toll on her, mentally and physically. She developed a severe case of urinary tract infection Her mother was always mad at her and punished her physically, perhaps due to becoming aware of her husband’s night-time visits to her room. She was powerless, convincing herself to “just get the icky part over with so the good parts of life can go on.”

After running away from a tough-love treatment center at age 15, she eventually secured a job at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. Maxwell recruited her from Trump’s resort to work as a massage therapist for Epstein. She was essentially a prisoner and sex slave of Epstein, and she was also trafficked to other powerful men. After enduring abuse by Epstein and his accomplices, Giuffre managed to escape Epstein’s grasp and proceeded to rebuild her life in Australia.

Giuffre had a daughter from an allegedly abusive husband in 2010. Her husband is described in the book as a loving and supportive man, who facilitated her escape from Epstein and Maxwell, but a preface by Giuffre’s co-author elaborates on her late-life allegations of abuse against her husband of 22 years. The birth of her daughter inspired her to speak out, leading to decades of legal action and advocacy for other survivors of sexual abuse.

In the final chapter, Giuffre writes about the #MeToo movement, which has led to some prominent men losing their jobs or even going to prison, without making a big dent in the culture of older men wanting to have sex with young women & girls, the younger the better, near the end of the chapter, we read: “Where are those videotapes the FBI confiscated from Epstein’s houses? And why haven’t they led to the prosecution of any more abusers?”

Giuffre’s memoir of a life severely impacted by sexual abuse is structured in four parts.

Part I: “Daughter” (Chapters 1-7)
Part II: “Prisoner” (Chapters 8-15)

Part III: “Survivor” (Chapters 16-26)

Part IV: “Warrior” (Chapters 27-38)

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When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows...: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life
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Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves
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Celebrated Harvard Business School Professor Alison Wood Brooks in a leading expert on the psychology of conversation. Writing with warmth, empathy, and joy, Brooks argues that conversation is one of the most complex, demanding, and delicate of all h Celebrated Harvard Business School Professor Alison Wood Brooks in a leading expert on the psychology of conversation. Writing with warmth, empathy, and joy, Brooks argues that conversation is one of the most complex, demanding, and delicate of all human tasks. Despite the possibilities of misinterpretation and misunderstanding, conversation can also bring joy, because it provides us with opportunities to feel connected, loved, and alive by expressing ourselves and learning about others.

We are all aware that some conversations can be difficult and we may dread engaging in them. But we sometimes struggle with easy ones as well. Brooks offers the following conversation maxims, abbreviated as TALK, to ease the burden of conversing.

T, for topics: Choose topics and manage them well.

A, for asking: Ask more questions.

L, for levity: Use humor to keep conversations fizzy.

K, for kindness: Prioritize your partner’s conversational needs.

Even in friendly, informal conversations, it helps to have considered interesting topics, ideas, and stories ahead of time. A spontaneous conversation may not lead to your prepared topics, but those topics may come in handy to steer the conversation in interesting directions or to deepen the interaction. Asking questions always helps, particularly if the question is preceded by a statement of what you agree with and doesn’t come across as nosiness. Levity doesn’t mean that you have to memorize and tell jokes. Rather, it consists of lightening up in order to reduce tension. Kindness is of course all-important in any kind of interaction. Generosity in interpreting the meaning of what is said is an aspect of kindness.

Brooks has compiled a thoughtful guide for anyone to better establish as sustain his/her relationships through better face-to-face interactions and other forms of communication, such as phone calls, e-mails, texts, and social media posts/comments. Our conversations can benefit from the notions discussed in this book, from managing our emotions & sparking creativity to navigating conflict & being more inclusive. ...more

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This Is for Everyone: The Unfinished Story of the World Wide Web
by Tim Berners-Lee

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In this memoir, Sir Tim Berners-Lee recalls his childhood under smart “mathematicians and electronic engineers” parents. He learned to tinker, building a computer for himself. After attending Oxford, He ended up at Switzerland’s CERN, where he discovered that the various departments had computing systems that did not converse with one another—a problem he set about to fix. Thanks to three kindly, encouraging, and protective bosses, the World Wide Web was eventually born.

Berners-Lee firmly believed that the Web should be a public good, and he was able to convince CERN to relinquish its rights. This momentous decision led to the immense impact of the technology, as noted by Berners-Lee himself: “By automatically generating simple, plain-language versions of things such as credit card offers, immigration papers, military enlistment contracts and legal documents like wills, we generate great social benefits and ensure fair dealing.” However, tensions between proponents of a freely accessible Internet and companies seeking to profit from it persist to this day.

Berners-Lee’s dream of a universal free tool has been undermined by the proliferation of clickable ads and irksome pop-ups. By the late 2000s, Berners-Lee had begun to explore the idea of a system in which users own their data profiles across all platforms, with unshared data being the default and an opt-in mechanism allowing them to share if they are so inclined. This in in direct contrast to how things work now, where for the benefit of app developers, and to the detriment of users, each app is walled off from every other app on our phones.

Berners-Lee argues that gathering all data of a user in one place would create better self-understanding and would enable the user to make new connections with other users. I am somewhat skeptical of this approach. Because we can’t wish hackers & data piracy away, such data aggregation would make it even easier for bad actors to gain access to treasure troves of data.

Berners-Lee enjoys his notoriety as the inventor of the Worldwide Web, because it affords him a place in important “global conversations cutting across disciplines and sectors.” He hopes that through collective action, we can escape the tyranny of Silicon Valley, be able to build something empowering, and influence policy and regulatory environments to provide the needed support. He envisages the development of the SOLID protocol (social linked data)

https://solidproject.org/

to reclaim the original intent and benefits of the Web. He sees artificial intelligence as an ally that would help us transform and amplify the Web. ...more

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The Dutch House
by Ann Patchett

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The lavish Philadelphia mansion where the story’s narrator grew up is called “The Dutch House” not because of its architecture but for its occupants. The narrator, Danny, and his older sister, Maeve, are exiled from the mansion by their stepmother after their real-estate-mogul father’s sudden death from a heart attack, forcing them to rely solely on their powerful bond as they navigate loss, memory, forgiveness, and the lingering ghost of the opulent house that shaped their lives and thwarted their futures.

The storyline follows the two siblings over five decades, as they grapple with a past, which includes multiple generations and an extravagant residence that continues to exert power over them. Throughout their adult lives, the siblings develop a ritual of parking on the street outside the Dutch House, smoking cigarettes, and reminiscing with a mixture of humor and rage about their lost childhood. Maeve encourages Danny to pursue a medical degree to drain the trust fund, but he secretly buys real estate on the side, eventually leaving medicine to follow in his father's footsteps.
Decades later, Maeve becomes seriously ill, bringing their long-absent mother, who had been working in a convent, back into their lives. The mother decides to take care of the aging stepmother, who now suffers from dementia. After Maeve's death, Danny abandons his resentments and eventually purchases the Dutch House, bringing the story full circle and restoring the house to the family bloodline.

Ann Patchett’s writing is exquisite as always. She offers poetic and detailed descriptions of the Dutch House and the family’s life therein. The house is effectively one of the story’s main characters. Patchett has created a touching and poignant story about family dynamics, complicated relationships, acceptance, forgiveness, and unconditional love, which, though at times moving slowly, doesn’t fail to keep the reader’s attention. Tom Hank’s narration of the audiobook is a treat. ...more

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