Jorge Paredes Book order (chronological)

Inside the outrageous, come-from-behind story of Elon Musk and Tesla's bid to build the perfect car, Musk emerges as a controversial figure in Silicon Valley—viewed as either a genius or a con artist. His tweets have led to billions gained and lost, while his personal life often makes tabloid headlines. Amidst his grand visions of mind-uploading and space travel, his most audacious goal remains grounded: creating the electric car. When Tesla was founded in the mid-2000s, electric vehicles were dismissed as novelties by traditional carmakers. However, a group of Silicon Valley engineers and entrepreneurs recognized the potential for disruption in the gas-guzzling market, aiming to develop a car that was faster, sexier, and cleaner than its competitors. The journey was fraught with challenges, as Tesla faced fierce rivals, creditor pressures, and internal strife, with Musk occasionally proving to be his own worst enemy. His unpredictable behavior nearly drove the company to collapse multiple times. Wall Street Journal tech and auto reporter Tim Higgins witnessed the drama firsthand—the struggles, power plays, and ultimate triumph. This narrative captures the essence of innovation, recklessness, and the unlikeliest success story that changed the automotive landscape.

"At the age of sixteen, Edith Eger, a trained ballet dancer and gymnast, was sent to Auschwitz. Hours after her parents were killed, the 'Angel of Death, ' Nazi officer Dr. Josef Mengele, forced Edie to dance for his amusement--and her survival. He rewarded her with a loaf of bread that she shared with her fellow prisoners--an act of generosity that would later save her life. Edie and her sister survived multiple death camps and the Death March. When the American troops liberated the camps in 1945 they found Edie barely alive in a pile of corpses. Edie spent decades struggling with flashbacks and survivor's guilt, determined to stay silent and hide from the past ... Today, at ninety years old, Edie is a renowned psychologist and speaker who specializes in treating patients suffering from traumatic stress disorders. She ... weaves her remarkable personal account of surviving the Holocaust and overcoming its ghosts of anger, shame, and guilt with the moving stories of those she has helped heal. She explores how we can be imprisoned in our own minds and shows us how to find the key to freedom ..."--Jacket