Shelfology Book Pairing

America and Britain at War

by David McCullough

America's most acclaimed historian presents the intricate story of the year of the birth of the United States of America. 1776 tells two gripping stories: how a group of squabbling, disparate colonies became the United States, and how the British Empire tried to stop them. A story with a cast of amazing characters from George III to George Washington, to soldiers and their families, this exhilarating book is one of the great pieces of historical narrative.

Inside the Doomsday Machine: by Michael Lewis - Unofficial & Independent Summary & Analysis

by Leopard Books

The Big Short by Michael Lewis | A 15-Minute Summary & Analysis Preview:The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine, by Michael Lewis, is an informative, entertaining, and sometimes darkly comic look at the 2007-2008 mortgage crisis in America. Lewis, a former Wall Street insider, weaves a tale filled with greed, deceit, and ignorance that culminates in the devastating financial catastrophe. Lewis presents a chain of events that is complicated in nature, but makes it easily accessible to the average reader, even those not familiar with the complexities of the world of Wall Street trading. He explains events and terminology as part of the narrative while clearly outlining the sequence of events leading up to the crisis. PLEASE NOTE: This is a Summary and Analysis of the book and NOT the original book. This companion includes the following: - Book Review- Character List- Summary of the Chapters- Discussion Questions- Analysis of Themes & Symbols This Analysis fills the gap, making you understand more while enhancing your reading experience.