Nonfiction Book Club

This group is for nonfiction readers who enjoy thought-provoking discussions.  We vote on a book every month across a wide variety of genres from among recommendations from our group. For more information or to get monthly emails with details about upcoming meetings, contact DianeCosner@gmail.com or 352-259-9168

The book for Sept 21 will be Organizing Genius: The Secrets of Creative Collaboration by Warren Bennis and Patricia Ward Biederman, recommended by Clint Harris. 

Have you ever wondered how legendary teams achieve the seemingly impossible? In Organizing Genius, leadership expert Warren Bennis and journalist Patricia Ward Biederman pull back the curtain on six historic "Great Groups"—including the Manhattan Project, the early Walt Disney Studio, and Xerox PARC. The authors argue that the myth of the "lone genius" is dead. Instead, monumental breakthroughs happen when brilliant misfits come together, set aside their egos, and fall deeply in love with a shared mission.

A fascinating exploration of human psychology, workplace culture, and the delicate balance between freedom and leadership, this book offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into iconic moments, from the animation of Snow White to the invention of the personal computer. The insights apply to corporate offices, volunteer organizations, families, and creative artistic circles challenging traditional ideas about work-life balance, corporate hierarchy, and what it truly takes to succeed.

New York Times book review:  https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/books/first/b/bennis-genius.html

Upcoming titles:

Oct  19 The Next Renaissance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential by Zack Kass 

Nov 16 London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family's Search for Truth by Patrick Radden Keefe

Have you read a great nonfiction book that would be a good choice to discuss among friends who will take the time and consideration to read it thoroughly?  Hope to see you at the next meeting!