Just A Few Seconds of Embarrassing Bravery

Benjamin Mee's 'We Bought a Zoo' is a heartwarming and challenging tale of how he and his family took on the daunting task of buying and renovating Dartmoor Zoo. The story intertwines the family's personal struggles, including his wife's health issues, with the adventures and challenges of managing a zoo. The book is an inspiring account of perseverance and hope.

In 'Courage Is Calling', Ryan Holiday explores the virtue of courage through engaging stories about historic and contemporary leaders such as Florence Nightingale, Ulysses S. Grant, Abraham Lincoln, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The book breaks down the elements of fear, cowardice, bravery, and heroism, and shows how to conquer fear and practice courage in daily life. Holiday also shares personal anecdotes, including his own experiences with courage and cowardice, to emphasize the importance of choosing to act courageously despite the presence of fear.