Books matching: public shaming
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Save:A highly readable, eye-opening dive into the world of internet outrage and public shaming - sometimes unsettling, often funny, and always thought-provoking. Great for anyone curious about the darker side of social media, but don’t expect all the answers.
This story begins in early January 2012 when I noticed that another Jon Ronson had started posting on Twitter. His photograph was a photograph of my face. His Twitter name was @jon_ronson. His most re... - #2
Save:A richly symbolic, classic tale about society, sin, and strength - beautifully written, but best suited for readers who appreciate deep themes and classic literature over page-turning action.
A throng of bearded men, in sad-colored garments and gray, steeple-crowned hats, intermixed with women, some wearing hoods, and others bareheaded, was assembled in front of a wooden edifice, the door... - #3
Save:A tragic yet wryly humorous memoir that’ll pull at your heartstrings and make you count your blessings - raw, memorable, and a modern classic of resilience. Not light fare, but absolutely worth it.
My father and mother should have stayed in New York where they met and married and where I was born. Instead, they returned to Ireland when I was four, my brother, Malachy, three, the twins, Oliver an... - #4
Save:Whether you treat it as gritty fiction or a messy, dramatic memoir, this book is a wild ride through the depths of addiction and survival. It’s raw, polarizing, and impossible to ignore - imperfect in both truth and style, but unforgettable if you’re up for it.
I wake to the drone of an airplane engine and the feeling of something warm dripping down my chin. I lift my hand to feel my face. My front four teeth are gone, I have a hole in my cheek, my nose is b... A fun, thought-provoking ride through the curious world of psychopathy and mental health, perfect for armchair psychologists and fans of pop journalism - just don't expect all the scientific answers.
The DSM-IV-TR is a 943-page textbook published by the American Psychiatric Association that sells for $99. It sits on the shelves of psychiatry offices all over the world and lists every known mental...- #6
Save:Dark, raw, and emotionally charged: Sleepers leaves a mark, but it’s not for the faint of heart. If you can handle tough subject matter, you’ll find a powerful tale of friendship and survival - just go in knowing it’s a brutal ride that doesn’t promise easy answers.
John was eleven years old, a dark-haired, dark-eyed charmer with an Irishman’s knack for the verbal hit-and-run. His clear baby face was marred by a six-inch scar above his right eye and a smaller, ha... - #7
Save:A popular intro to money mindsets that can be inspiring for beginners, but take the advice with a grain of salt and don’t expect detailed roadmaps to riches.
“Because today Jimmy’s mom drove up in their new Cadillac, and they were going to their beach house for the weekend. He took three of his friends, but Mike and I weren’t invited. They told us we weren... - #8
Save:A breezy, brash peek into the business life of Donald Trump in the '80s; entertaining for fans of bold personalities and real estate, but critics find it more show than substance.
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Save:A beautifully written, quietly powerful novel about family, place, and resilience - rewarding for patient readers who like their stories to simmer and unfold with emotional depth.
When there was no Pepsi left for my rye whisky, nieces, there was always ginger ale. No ginger ale? Then I had river water. River water’s light like something between those two. And brown Moose River... - #10
Save:Raw, brutal, and beautifully written - The Orenda is a powerful but harrowing journey into the heart of early Canadian history. Not for the faint-hearted, but unforgettable for those who can stomach it.
