History is immutable, but a new perspective on the past can bring to light hidden stories — stories that paint a completely different picture than what we thought we knew. This Independence Day weekend, celebrate and reflect on the American story with seven fresh perspectives for understanding our country.
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The Triumph of the Yuppies: America, the 1980s, and the Birth of an Unequal Nation
Tom McGrath
Triumph of the Yuppies charts the Baby Boomer generation’s transition from hippie idealists of the late 1960s to careerists of the early 1980s, detailing how marketers, media, and politicians pivoted to appeal to this influential new group. Most importantly, the yuppies’ distinctive, me-first mentality helped create the largest income gap in a century. Listen to a Book Bite summary read by author Tom McGrath in the Next Big Idea App.
The President and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the People Who Fought to Defend It
Corey Brettschneider
American presidents have often pushed the limits of our Constitution. This is an inspiring history of those who resisted. Listen to a Book Byte summary read by author Heather McGehee on the Next Big Idea App.
Ben and Me: Searching for the Secret to Founder Longevity
Eric Weiner
New York Times bestselling author Eric Weiner follows in the footsteps of Benjamin Franklin, mining inspiration and practical lessons from his life in a book that combines biography, travelogue, and personal prescriptions. Listen to a BookByte summary read by author Eric Weiner in the Next Big Idea app.
The Situation Room: Inside a President in Crisis
George Stephanopoulos
George Stephanopoulos, former senior advisor to President Clinton and anchor of “This Week” and co-anchor of “Good Morning America” for over 20 years, discusses crises that defined the course of history from the White House Situation Room, where 12 presidents have made their most pressured decisions. Listen to a summary of “Book Bite” read by author George Stephanopoulos in the Next Big Idea App.
The Infernal Machine: A True Story of Dynamite, Fear, and the Rise of the Modern Detective
Steven Johnson
An epic tale of anarchists terrorizing the streets of New York and the duo of detectives who reform the police force to deal with the threat. A tale of fanaticism, forensics and dynamite from the bestselling author of Ghost Map. Listen to a Bookbyte summary read by author Steven Johnson on the Next Big Idea App.
Profiting from Poverty: How Corporations Profit from America’s Poor
Anne Kim
A thorough investigation into the “corporate poverty complex” — the myriad companies that profit from the poor. Listen to a Bookbyte summary read by author Anne Kim on the Next Big Idea app.
Undue Burden: Life and Death Decisions in Post-Roe America
By Shefali Luthra
An urgent exploration of the experience of seeking an abortion after Roe v. Wade was vacated and the life-threatening consequences of being denied reproductive freedom. Listen to a Bookbytes summary read by author Shefali Luthra on the Next Big Idea App.
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