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This book emphasizes that trust is the basis of the new global economy and demonstrates how trust functions in every transaction and relationship. It provides practical advice on establishing trust immediately to avoid bureaucratic check-and-balance processes, highlighting cores such as integrity, intent, and capabilities. With over two million copies sold, it is an essential read for business leaders and public figures to understand and build trust effectively.

The book is divided into two parts. The first part recounts Frankl's harrowing experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps, including Auschwitz, between 1942 and 1945. He describes the inhumane conditions and the psychological and emotional struggles of the prisoners. The second part introduces Frankl's theory of logotherapy, which posits that the primary human drive is the search for meaning, rather than pleasure. Frankl argues that meaning can be found through three main avenues: work (doing something significant), love (caring for another), and suffering (finding meaning in one's own suffering). The book emphasizes the importance of finding purpose and meaning in life, even in the most adverse conditions, as a key factor in survival and personal growth.

Published in 1899, 'The Awakening' by Kate Chopin is a groundbreaking novel that delves into the inner life of Edna Pontellier, a young mother living in New Orleans and on the Louisiana Gulf coast. The story follows Edna's 'awakening' to her own desires and yearning for independence, which is accelerated by her relationship with Robert Lebrun. As Edna begins to question the societal norms that confine her, she starts to pursue her passion for painting, learns to swim, and engages in affairs that symbolize her rebellion against her prescribed roles as a wife and mother. The novel is rich in symbolism, particularly the sea, which represents freedom, empowerment, and ultimately, Edna's tragic yet liberating end. Through Edna's journey, Chopin critiques the restrictive roles of women in Victorian society and highlights the complexities of selfhood and women's liberation.

The Art of Learning takes readers through Josh Waitzkin’s unique journey to excellence in both chess and Tai Chi Chuan. The book explains how a well-thought-out, principled approach to learning separates success from failure. Waitzkin discusses how achievement is a function of a lifestyle that fuels a creative, resilient growth process. He shares his methods for systematically triggering intuitive breakthroughs, honing techniques, and mastering performance psychology. The book also emphasizes the importance of embracing defeat, making mistakes work for you, and turning weaknesses into strengths. It is divided into sections that cover his rise in chess, his transition to Tai Chi, and the similarities in preparation and execution between the two disciplines.