The author uses the unique metaphor of a rhinoceros to emphasize motivation in a highly intuitive and compelling way. First, he categorizes people into two types: the cow, who settles for reality, and the rhinoceros, who charges forward toward goals without hesitation. As you read the book, you almost feel hypnotized into becoming a rhinoceros yourself. It instills a burning desire to push forward with relentless determination.

I believe a good book is one that makes you want to take action the moment you finish reading it. And this book does exactly that. Success doesn’t have to be about money—if there is something you want to achieve, become a rhinoceros today, right now, and keep charging forward!

This book explores the reasons why some nations prosper while others remain trapped in poverty. The authors argue that the key factor behind a nation's success or failure lies in its political and economic institutions. Inclusive institutions—those that allow broad participation, protect property rights, and encourage innovation—lead to sustained economic growth and stability. In contrast, extractive institutions—where power and wealth are concentrated in the hands of a few—hinder development and create cycles of poverty and instability.

The book presents historical case studies from around the world, illustrating how different institutional structures shape nations' destinies. The authors challenge the idea that geography, culture, or natural resources determine prosperity, emphasizing instead the role of political choices and power struggles. They conclude that lasting economic success depends on strong, inclusive institutions that empower citizens and prevent elites from exploiting power for their own benefit. Why Nations Fail provides a compelling framework for understanding global inequality and the conditions necessary for sustainable development.

This memoir is written by an only daughter born to a Korean mother and an American father, documenting the events surrounding her mother's death and the emotional changes she experienced. Although she attended Korean school on weekends, her Korean remained clumsy, and as someone who had admired white Americans since childhood, the only thing that truly reminded her of her Korean heritage was the Korean food she shared with her mother. Through Korean food, she felt her mother’s love, and as her mother was dying of cancer, she prepared Korean dishes for her as a way to show that she loved her even more. After her mother passed away, she continued making Korean food, feeling her mother's presence through it.

Whenever the author went to H-Mart to buy ingredients for Korean food, she would inexplicably find herself in tears. She honors her mother by titling the book 

"Crying in H Mart"

The message of the book is clear: minimize smartphone use at school and home, and encourage free play where children can interact without adult supervision. Simply possessing a smartphone distracts attention and increases anxiety. Children who do not experience enough free play struggle to take control of their own lives and become more vulnerable to symptoms of anxiety and depression.

The author provides a detailed analysis of how smartphones and their connection to social networks negatively impact children. The author especially warns parents to be more aware. While they constantly tell their children that the outside world is dangerous, they fail to warn them about the even greater dangers of the online world. As a result, children retreat into the digital space, and parents fail to notice their gradual emotional and psychological deterioration. What we think might be true and what is actually happening in reality are two different things. We must recognize this gap as soon as possible and bring our children back into the real world.

This book challenges the prevailing narrative of environmental alarmism, arguing that many of the catastrophic predictions about climate change and resource depletion are exaggerated. The author asserts that human innovation, technological advancements, and economic development have played a crucial role in addressing environmental challenges, often in ways that are overlooked or dismissed by mainstream environmental discourse.

A key argument in the book is author’s strong advocacy for nuclear energy as a reliable and sustainable solution to reducing carbon emissions. He critiques the heavy reliance on intermittent renewable energy sources like wind and solar, arguing that they are not sufficient to meet global energy demands efficiently. He also examines topics such as deforestation, plastic pollution, and species extinction, offering data-driven perspectives that counter widely held beliefs about their severity and causes.

If you want to understand the reality of environmental issues and solutions to the energy crisis based on data-driven facts rather than speculation, I highly recommend this book. It’s a bit lengthy, but I especially encourage fellow nuclear engineers to read it multiple times.