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This is an audio summary and analysis of The Clean 20 by Dr. Ian Smith and is intended as a companion to the original book.

This ZIP Reads audio summary provides key takeaways and analysis from the best-selling book Genius by Max Lugavere. Lugavere's exhaustive research details the harmful effects of many foods previously thought to be harmless. Take control of your life, and improve your brain health with his comprehensive list of genius foods.

Steven Pinker wants to prove that we are living in a world that is better off than it has ever been, and it will only continue to get better. In Enlightenment Now, Pinker argues that the best tools we have come from the 18th century ideals of reason, science, progress, and humanism, and we can leverage them in very 21st century ways by using data to tell the story of our modern world. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)

Learn how to use the science of timing to improve your life, your career, your mood, your motivation, and even your marriage in this summary of Daniel Pink's best-selling book When. (Please note: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book.)

This is an audio summary and analysis of Hans Rosling's groundbreaking book, Factfulness. Intended as a companion to the original book, this summary includes a synopsis of the original book, Rosling's original quiz, an editorial review, background on the author, and more.

This ZIP Reads summary provides key takeaways and analysis from Isaacson's number-one best-selling book, Leonardo da Vinci. His 600-page tome is rich with details of da Vinci's life, from his inventions to his idiosyncrasies. Let ZIP Reads help you zip through da Vinci and decide if it's right for you before you spend the time and money!

External rewards only motivate people to get more rewards, not to do the work for which they are being rewarded. If businesses, governments, and schools are to motivate people, they have to find a way to meet their deepest psychological needs, namely autonomy, mastery, and purpose. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)

(Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book). Lifestyle blogger Rachel Hollis has built a career out of being honest about how she’s trying to live her best life. In Girl, Wash Your Face, Hollis serves up all the lies she’s told herself over the years, to encourage us all to start seeing the most basic truth: it is up to you to live the life you want to live. Don't miss out on this ZIP Reads summary of Rachael Hollis' funny, heartwarming, and honest take on motherhood, success, authenticity, and life.

This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans. A bold tribute to the man of the hour in the 1814 Battle for New Orleans, the story of Andrew Jackson embodies what it is to be an American. Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans is the inspirational story of a tumultuous time which changed the course of the American nation, led by an unassuming man who refused to relent.

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A quirky reflection on the art of deep and meaningful reflection, Harris provides a genuinely heartfelt call to the “mindfulness” form of meditation. Pushing the benefits of the practice, the motley crew behind 10% Happiness takes an insightful trip into the monkey mind, emerging somewhere between a cushion, an orange bus, and enlightenment.

Please note: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. Tim Ferriss collects the answers to his favorite questions from a tribe of inspirational doers in everything from film to physics to gain insight into how to build what you want out of life next....

Please note: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. In Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work That Lasts, Ryan Holiday presents an examination of what makes a perennial seller successful. He provides instruction to help creatives be more likely to achieve this success. Don't miss out on this ZIP Reads summary to learn how to create and market a work that will stand the test of time!

Please note: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. Renowned professor of psychology Jordan B. Peterson draws from science, tradition, and his varied clinical experience to explain what it takes to live a rich, meaningful life in his book, 12 Rules for Life. In this enthralling title, Jordan Peterson distills life’s most important lessons into 12 digestible rules that anyone can use to better their life and the lives of the people around them.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady proves he is an MVP act, a moving sensation on and off the field, with the strong work ethic and the holistic approach to staying top of his game he lays bare in The TB12 Method. Don't miss out on this ZIP Reads summary of The TB12 Method to learn how this four-time Super Bowl champion stays in peak physical condition!

This is a summary and analysis of Unconventional Medicine, author and alternative medicine expert Chris Kresser’s call to action for revolutionizing a health care industry that is corrupt, dysfunctional, and unequipped to properly address the chronic disease epidemic.

Don't miss out on this ZIP Reads summary of Michael Hyatt's book to jump-start your new life, Your Best Year Ever. Overcome the negative thoughts that have been stopping you from being the best version of you!

At a time when political and social debates are becoming explosive and self-reported levels of loneliness are at an all-time high, social scientist Brené Brown blends the latest research with moving personal accounts to bring in a voice of reason and offer a prescription for being human. Don't miss out on this ZIP Reads summary of Brené Brown's life-changing book, Braving the Wilderness! Learn how live an authentic life and find true belonging through vulnerability.

Don't miss out on this ZIP Reads summary of Gretchen Rubin's The Four Tendencies to help you better understand yourself and your relationships. The Four Tendencies is a breakthrough in practical personality profiling that anyone can use! This includes: a synopsis of the original book; key takeaways to distill the most important lessons; analysis of each takeaway; and much more!

Treating People Well: The Extraordinary Power of Civility at Work and in Life is a guide to civility, modern etiquette, and treating others with care and respect. Authored by White House social secretaries Lea Berman and Jeremy Bernard, this book gives civility insights alongside White House anecdotes. Don't miss out on this ZIP Reads summary of Treating People Well. Learn how simple etiquette can change your work and life.

Please note: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. Feeling burnt out after devoting excessive effort to her job - with none left for her family - writer Shauna Niequist committed to making a life change. From then on, she was going to slow down, accept imperfection, and prioritize peace over productivity, a journey she documents in her self-help memoir, Present Over Perfect.