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Writing Style  Before I share my thoughts on Born on Third Base by Chuck Collins, I would like to briefly praise the author’s writing style. Unlike Kurt Timmermeister, the author of Growing a Farmer, Chuck is clearly an avid writer who uses several techniques from business writing. He begins each chapter with a thought provoking quote, uses subheadings to introduce new ideas, and writes in plain English. Moreover, the overall structure is especially helpful to stay on track while reading this rather dense book. What I Thought In my opinion, Chuck’s invitation to the wealthiest citizens to recommit their wealth to social good is extremely strategic. I find it ironic that some billionaires are more powerful than entire countries. Yet, it’s these one-percenters that Chuck will influence through his book by sharing his story with his peers. Not only has he voiced his own opinion about social inequality but has described tangible ways for the one-percenters to join his mission to ...

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The Botany of Desire explores the relationship we have with our environment. The author, Michael Pollen, explains how four plants, in particular, have had a remarkable control over human desires. Tulips have satisfied our desire for beauty. Potatoes have fulfilled our need for nourishment. Marijuana has allowed us to unwind and feel bliss. Apples have satisfied our craving for sugar. What fascinated me about the PBS documentary on The Apple was how ubiquitous the plant has become. After doing some research, I found that there are over 2,500 varieties of apples grown in the US alone, and 7,500 varieties worldwide. Moreover, I also noticed that every language in the world has a term for Apples because of how accessible the fruit is today. While watching the documentary, I reflected on how my experience of buying apples has differed according to where I buy the product. Having lived in both developed and developing countries – USA, India and South Africa – I noticed the extent to whic...