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The Perils of Detachment: Unpacking the Banality of Facebook’s Inner Workings in “Careless People
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The Perils of Detachment: Unpacking the Banality of Facebook’s Inner Workings in “Careless People

Review of CARELESS PEOPLE by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford In the ever-expanding universe of non-fiction, "Careless People"…

Johny McFliggenOctober 31, 2024May 4, 2025
The Literary Mirage: What Kelsey Grammer’s Non-Existent “Karen” Could Reveal About Grief and Celebrity
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The Literary Mirage: What Kelsey Grammer’s Non-Existent “Karen” Could Reveal About Grief and Celebrity

Review of Karen by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford Ah, the curious case of the phantom tome "Karen"…

Johny McFliggenOctober 29, 2024May 19, 2025
Unmasking Biden: The Political Reality Behind the Myth in “Original Sin
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Unmasking Biden: The Political Reality Behind the Myth in “Original Sin

Review of Original Sin by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford The mere mention of "Original Sin" by Jake…

Johny McFliggenOctober 25, 2024June 2, 2025
Life, Death, and the Art of Dying: Kalanithi’s Unequaled Memoir Challenges Us All
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Life, Death, and the Art of Dying: Kalanithi’s Unequaled Memoir Challenges Us All

Review of WHEN BREATH BECOMES AIR by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford The notion of a stage four…

Johny McFliggenOctober 22, 2024June 9, 2025
Humor as a Weapon: Trevor Noah’s Masterclass in Resilience and Identity
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Humor as a Weapon: Trevor Noah’s Masterclass in Resilience and Identity

Review of Born a Crime by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford In the literary landscape of memoirs, "Born…

Johny McFliggenOctober 22, 2024June 2, 2025
The Illusion of Passion: When Entrepreneurship Meets Dave Ramsey’s Fiscal Dogma
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The Illusion of Passion: When Entrepreneurship Meets Dave Ramsey’s Fiscal Dogma

Review of BUILD A BUSINESS YOU LOVE by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford Ah, the enigmatic "BUILD A…

Johny McFliggenOctober 22, 2024May 13, 2025
Wealth Beyond Dollars: Is Bloom’s Elusive Insight a Game-Changer or Just Another Mirage?
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Wealth Beyond Dollars: Is Bloom’s Elusive Insight a Game-Changer or Just Another Mirage?

Review of THE 5 TYPES OF WEALTH by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford In the pantheon of wealth…

Johny McFliggenOctober 17, 2024May 4, 2025
Navigating Home: How Saroo Brierley’s “LION” Redefines the Memoir with Digital Maps and Emotional Depth
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Navigating Home: How Saroo Brierley’s “LION” Redefines the Memoir with Digital Maps and Emotional Depth

Review of LION by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford In the realm of memoirs, where the human condition…

Johny McFliggenOctober 17, 2024May 4, 2025
The Illusion of Complexity: Why Financial Simplicity is the Real Superpower
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The Illusion of Complexity: Why Financial Simplicity is the Real Superpower

Review of The Simple Path to Wealth by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford Ah, "The Simple Path to…

Johny McFliggenOctober 8, 2024June 2, 2025
The Illusion of the Comeback: Media’s Role in Shaping Political Narratives
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The Illusion of the Comeback: Media’s Role in Shaping Political Narratives

Review of THE GREATEST COMEBACK EVER by Johny McFliggen, PhD Literature & Business, Oxford In the perilous landscape of political…

Johny McFliggenOctober 8, 2024May 13, 2025

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