The team behind the bestselling How They Croaked shines a light on the darker sides of history’s most famous failures, perfect for reluctant readers!Everyone makes mistakes. Sometimes, epic failures even lead to super successes . . . sometimes they become deep dark secrets. But remember--to fail is human, to laugh about our shortcomings divine. From Montezuma II’s mistaking a conqueror for a god to Isaac Newton turning from science to alchemy to J. Bruce Ismay’s jumping the lifeboat line on the Titanic, How They Choked knocks fourteen famous achievers off their pedestals to reveal the human side of history.Successful "failures" include: Marco Polo, Queen Isabella of Spain, Montezuma II, Ferdinand Magellan, Anne Boleyn, Isaac Newton, Benedict Arnold, Susan B. Anthony, George Armstrong Custer, Thomas Alva Edison, Vincent van Gogh, J. Bruce Ismay, "Shoeless Joe" Jackson, Amelia M. Earhart
Details e-book How They Choked: Failures, Flops, and Flaws of the Awfully Famous
🗸 Author(s): Georgia Bragg
🗸 Title: How They Choked: Failures, Flops, and Flaws of the Awfully Famous
🗸 Rating : 4.7 from 5 stars (195 reviews)
🗸 ISBN-10: 1681192160
🗸 ISBN-13: 9781681192161
🗸 Languange: English
🗸 Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
🗸 Supported Devices: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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Readers' opinions about How They Choked: Failures, Flops, and Flaws of the Awfully Famous by Georgia Bragg
Zelene Hampton
I was completely captivated by this book's spellbinding prose and lush world-building. The richly drawn characters felt like old friends, and their journeys tugged at my heartstrings. The narrative was beautifully paced, balancing moments of tenderness with heart-pounding action. This is a book that will stay with me forever, its messages and imagery etched into my soul.
Ida Martin
This book left me speechless and in awe of the author's storytelling ability. The characters felt so real, and their journeys were heartfelt and inspiring. The vivid descriptions transported me to the story's setting, and the plot twists were brilliantly executed. A truly remarkable book that will have a lasting place in my heart.
Violet Ryan
This book had me completely immersed in its world, and I couldn't put it down until I reached the last page. The plot was skillfully crafted, with unexpected twists that kept me guessing. The characters were relatable and had such depth that I felt deeply connected to their struggles and triumphs. A truly remarkable literary experience.
