SWIFT BOOKS Book Summary for the Winners

Fiction

One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez

One Hundred Years of Solitude is a monumental work of magical realism that chronicles the rise and fall of the Buendía family across seven generations in the fictional Latin American town of Macondo. Through this family saga, Gabriel García Márquez…

Family, Fate, Loneliness, Memory, Solitude, Time

Education, Psychology

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Maté

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts is a deeply human and clinically grounded examination of addiction that challenges conventional medical, moral, and criminal models. Dr. Gabor Maté, a physician with decades of experience working with people suffering from severe addiction…

Addiction, Empathy, Healing, Mindfulness, Suffering, Trauma

Motivational, Self Help

Moving On: Breaking Up without Breaking Down by Suzie Hayman

Moving On: Breaking Up without Breaking Down by Suzie Hayman is a compassionate, practical guide designed to help individuals navigate the emotional turmoil of a breakup or divorce with strength, clarity, and self-care. Drawing from her background as a counselor…

Empowerment, Forgiveness, Grief, Healing, Identity, Resilience

Science

Alkalize or Die – Theodore A. Baroody

*Alkalize or Die* is a bold and passionately argued manifesto that places the body’s pH balance at the heart of health, healing, and longevity. Dr. Theodore A. Baroody, a chiropractor and nutritional counselor with a background in natural medicine, delivers…

Alkalinity, Detox, Healing, Nutrition, Resilience, Vitality

Business, Entrepreneurship

Power to the Middle by Bill Schaninger, Bryan Hancock

Power to the Middle: Why Managers Hold the Keys to the Future of Work, is a thought-provoking exploration of the often underestimated yet indispensable role of middle managers in modern organizations. The authors — seasoned McKinsey leaders — argue convincingly…

Adaptability, Collaboration, Empowerment, Innovation, Leadership, Responsibility, Strategy, Transformation

Business, Entrepreneurship

Megadeals by Johan Aberg

Megadeals by Johan Åberg is not merely a sales manual but a high-level strategy guide for complex enterprise engagements. It dissects the anatomy of securing transformational contracts, stressing that success lies in a deeply collaborative, highly strategic approach. The book…

Collaboration, Complexity, Consensus, Endurance, Influence, Orchestration, Risk, Strategy, Trust

Productivity, Self Help

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

“The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” by Mark Manson is a thought-provoking self-help book that challenges the conventional pursuit of happiness. Manson argues that instead of striving to be positive all the time, we should focus on what…

Authenticity, Failure, Growth, Happiness, Mindfulness

Productivity

Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg

“Smarter Faster Better” by Charles Duhigg is a captivating exploration into the science and psychology behind productivity and success. In this book, Duhigg delves into the strategies and mindset shifts that can help individuals and organizations achieve their goals more…

Charles Duhigg, Focus, Innovation, Motivation, Productivity

Business

The effective manager by Mark Horstman

“The Effective Manager” by Mark Horstman is a comprehensive guide that provides practical advice and tools for managers at all levels. The book is structured around three main areas that are essential for effective management: communication, delegation, and motivation. Horstman…

Communication, Delegation, Feedback, Leadership, Mark Horstman, Motivation