Nonfiction Book Club Picks
February 27, 2026 | Issue #6
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A REALISTIC PATH TO PEACE: FROM GENOCIDE TO GLOBAL WAR… AND HOW WE CAN STOP IT BY DEE KNIGHT
Realistic Path to Peace: From Genocide to Global War, And How We Can Stop It
Direct, urgent, and fiercely courageous, A Realistic Path to Peace is essential reading for anyone seeking truth beyond headlines — and for everyone determined to build a more just, humane, and peaceful world.
This newly updated 2025 edition, with a new forward for the Trump era, and a new “preface to the Chinese edition” dated December 2025, shows how the crisis of war has swept across the Atlantic to the Caribbean Sea, and back again to the Persian Gulf, while still raging in eastern Europe (Ukraine and Russia), West Asia (Israel, Palestine, and their neighbors), and East Asia.
You’ll discover the truth hidden by official propaganda, this time unraveled by on-site observers and full documentation.
In a world on the brink of global war, this powerful book cuts through noise, propaganda, and political manipulation to expose the real forces driving today’s most devastating conflicts. From the genocide in Palestine to the Ukraine–Russia war, piracy in the Caribbean, and rising tensions across Asia, Knight traces how U.S. militarism and media distortion fuel worldwide violence while undermining the prospects for genuine peace. In a world edging dangerously close to global war, this collection of essays cuts through noise, propaganda, and political manipulation to expose the real forces driving today’s most devastating conflicts. Knight traces how U.S. foreign policy, militarism, and media distortion fuel worldwide violence while undermining the prospects for genuine peace.
COVID WARS: AMERICA’S STRUGGLE OVER PUBLIC HEALTH AND PERSONAL FREEDOM BY RONALD GRUNER
March 11 is the sixth anniversary of the global Covid pandemic. During the pandemic, public health, personal freedom, and economics collided.
Six years later, we Americans remain deeply divided over these issues. Ronald Gruner wrote COVID Wars: America’s Struggle Over Public Health and Personal Freedom to help bridge that gap. Throughout the book, Gruner explores how distrust in institutions and the tension between science and freedom left America vulnerable both to the virus and to the loss of our personal freedoms.
More than a recounting of the virus’ spread, COVID Wars delves into how America’s polarized politics, economic disparities, and cultural conflicts shaped the pandemic’s course and impact.
COVID Wars is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the pandemic’s legacy, not only as a public health crisis but as a defining chapter in American history.
BELONGING TO THE WORLD: A JOURNEY FROM GRIEF TO CONNECTION IN EVERY COUNTRY ON EARTH BY BARRY HOFFNER
Some journeys we choose. Others choose us.
In the aftermath of tragedy, Barry Hoffner wanted to feel the pulse of the world again. The whole world.
When Barry Hoffner lost his wife and travel partner, Jackie, in a sudden tragedy, his grief was a black hole that consumed everything. But amid the quiet wreckage of loss, some- thing unexpected stirred: the call to move, to reconnect, and to live fully again.
What began as a reluctant return to the road became an audacious mission to visit all 193 countries on Earth, something less than an estimated 500 people in the world have accomplished. His aim was not to escape his pain, but to transform it. Along the way, Barry discovered a world with far more depth and complexity than headlines suggest—one full of unexpected joy, even amid hardship and struggle. From war zones to mountaintops, refugee camps to ancient ruins, he found people whose kindness and openness brought him back to life.
Belonging to the World is a deeply felt memoir of healing from grief, finding resilience, and forging human connection across the globe.
All proceeds from the sale of Belonging to the World will go to Bourse Jackie scholarships for young women in West Africa provided by the Caravan to Class Foundation.
ELBOWS IN MY EARS: MY LIFE WITH LITTLE PEOPLE, TIGERS, AND WARDROBE TRUNKS BY DANISE PAYNE
Elbows in My Ears uncovers a never-before-told tale of a black woman with a career among little people, tigers, and wardrobe trunks. Travel with Danise on a compelling journey inside the massive Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. View an all-black production called UniverSoul Big Top Circus. And witness her life as the first African American woman clown in a circus in Europe-a culture that is uncomfortable with women clowns.
This intimate memoir reveals the author’s encounters with prejudice, exclusion, and her fight for acceptance. It delivers adventures of hilarity and perseverance. What a testimonial to triumph over naysayers! Enjoy this behind-the-scenes peek at a traditional circus that will capture your imagination.
If you love stories that inspire you to live the desire of your heart regardless of obstacles, this must-read account invites you to join the pomp that caught national attention.
REPLACE YOUR INCOME: A LAWYER’S GUIDE TO FINDING, FUNDING, AND MANAGING REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS BY BRIAN T. BOYD
Replace Your Income: A Lawyer’s Guide to Finding, Funding, and Managing Real Estate Investments will help aspiring and beginner real estate rental investors to:
- Decide what type of real estate to invest in
- Find rental properties worth owning
- Calculate the potential return on their investment
- Build the right team to help their business grow
- Expand their portfolio quickly
Having amassed a growing portfolio of 18 short-term and long-term rentals, Brian Boyd shares what he has learned along the way. His goal is to help shortcut your path to real estate wealth and navigate the inevitable challenges that come with real estate investing.
Whether you are looking to earn some extra income through renting, are interested in the tax benefits that come with owning real estate, or want to work towards replacing the income from your day job, this book will show you how!
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