In chapter 11 of 50 books each year Mijndert is reviewing and learning about nuclear energy, plutonium, how it came about and where we are right now. We have all heard of it and formed opinion about nuclear energy, maybe you are for it or maybe

Chapter 10, Why Buddhism is true, Robert Wright

Aug 12th, 2020 27m 15s

In chapter number 10 Mijndert is Reviewing the book: Why Buddhism is true, by Robert Wright. Don't be afraid of any spiritual cloudiness in this book. Robert is writing about the science and philosophy behind Buddhism and is giving experiments

Chapter 9, Leadership in turbulent times, Doris Kearns Goodwin

Aug 5th, 2020 24m 20s

In Chapter number 9 we review the book: Leadership in Turbulent times, by Doris Kearns Goodwin. Every leader, every presidency, every person has his struggle. But how do you deal with them? Learning of history is something that we humans don't

Chapter 8, The astronaut selection test book, Tim Peake, ESA

Jul 29th, 2020 27m 8s

Always been dreaming about becoming an astronaut but unsure if you have what it takes to become one? In this chapter Mijndert takes makes some test questions with you to see if you have what it takes to become an astronaut. The book contains a

Chapter 7, Dare Not Linger, Nelson Mandela

Jul 22nd, 2020 25m 29s

In Chapter 7 of our podcast 50 Books each year Mijndert is reviewing the book of Nelson Mandela 'Dare Not Linger'. From his life in 1940's till 1950's and his presidency in the 90's the lessons of Nelson Mandela are very relevant and important

Chapter 6, The Power of Mathematical Thinking, Jordan Ellenberg

Jul 15th, 2020 23m 10s

In chapter number 6 of the podcast show ' 50 books each year ' Mijndert is reviewing; The Power of Mathematical Thinking, by Jordan Ellenberg. If you want to learn how to win the lottery and which lottery to play then this is the book for you.

Chapter 5, Gender: your guide, Lee Airton PHD

Jul 8th, 2020 25m 10s

In Chapter number 5 of our podcast show '50 Books each year' we are reading and reviewing the book: Gender your guide, by Lee Airton. Lee wrote how it was for them to deal with being transgender and non-binary and how you can make your language

Chapter 4, Homo Deus, Yuval Noah Harari

Jul 1st, 2020 43m 20s

In Chapter 4 of our podcast 50 Books each year Mijndert reviews ' Homo Deus ' by Yuval Noah Harari. Mankind is changing, are we aware of it, are we in control of it and are we participating in it? This Chapter asks certain questions about he pa

Chapter 1, Shoe Dog, Phil Knight

Jun 24th, 2020 34m 25s

In the first chapter of the podcast 50 Books each year I am so happy to start with a very inspirational story. Phil Knight is the CEO en Co-founder of Nike. Phil takes us with him during every high and low that his company has had. If you want

Chapter 3, Factfulness, Hans Rosling

Jun 24th, 2020 39m 21s

In chapter 3 of the podcast 50 Books each year we review the book Factfulness by the Swedish Hans Rosling. Hans is a doctor, a teacher, a researcher and a father. He puts a mirror in front of us and forces us to evaluate the way we look at the

Chapter 2, Prepared, Diane Tavenner

Jun 24th, 2020 31m 29s

In chapter 2 of the podcast 50 Books each year we review the book 'Prepared' by Diane Tavenner. Diane is the founder of a public schooling network in the United States of America and has received multiple awards for the exceptional performance

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Introduction

Jun 23rd, 2020 2m 43s

Hello and welcome to the podcast: 50 Books Each year. I am Mijndert your host and in this podcast I am going to be reviewing 1 book each week. I'll be covering mostly non fiction books and am looking forward to your input. Do you have a great b

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