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Chapter XIV-For Greater Things
Chapter XIV – For Greater Things begins as Stanislaus Kostka, though just a novice of nine months, moves closer to the moment he long sensed was coming. Despite showing no visible signs of illness, he quietly reveals to a few that August will be his last month on earth. His confidence in this is not based on health but on deep spiritual insight, which he shares shortly after a powerful sermon by Peter Canisius. At the time, those around him pay little attention to his words, assuming they are part of his…-
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25. Taking the Wheel
Taking the Wheel was a defining period in Tesla’s history, spanning 2007 and 2008, as leadership struggles and internal tensions shaped the company’s future. The chapter primarily focuses on the removal of Martin Eberhard, Tesla’s cofounder and original CEO, and Elon Musk’s increasing control over the company’s direction. While Eberhard initially sought to find a successor, acknowledging that Tesla needed stronger leadership to overcome its mounting financial and operational difficulties, his…-
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57. Full Throttle
Full Throttle, a phrase that embodies Elon Musk’s relentless drive for innovation, perfectly encapsulates the monumental achievement of 2020 when SpaceX reestablished America’s capability to launch astronauts into space. Following the 2011 retirement of NASA’s Space Shuttle program, the United States had to rely exclusively on Russia’s Soyuz spacecraft for human transport to the International Space Station (ISS), an arrangement that came with both financial burdens and geopolitical complications.…-
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89. Miracles
Miracles are often seen as extraordinary events that change lives in ways previously thought impossible, and in November 2022, Neuralink, the pioneering brain-machine interface company co-founded by Elon Musk, was on the verge of something that could truly live up to this definition. Neuralink’s operations, based in Fremont, California, and expanded to Austin, Texas, had transitioned into a revamped facility—once home to an axe-throwing and bowling venue—now transformed into cutting-edge laboratories…-
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The Unfairness of It All
The Unfairness of It All captures the deepening frustrations and political turmoil experienced by President James Buchanan during the final stages of his presidency, as he navigated the ever-worsening divisions in the United States. Buchanan had entered office in 1857 with a sense of optimism and a desire to restore peace to a nation increasingly divided over the issue of slavery. However, by the end of his term, he found himself overwhelmed by the escalating conflict, particularly the political battle…-
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Departure
Departure marked a turning point not only in Abraham Lincoln’s personal life but in the trajectory of the entire nation. As the morning of February 11, 1861, unfolded under overcast skies, the quiet streets of Springfield bore witness to a solemn yet historic farewell. Lincoln, rising early, prepared for what lay ahead with a mixture of composure and visible emotional weight. At the modest Great Western Railroad depot, a crowd gathered despite the rain, representing neighbors, colleagues, and…-
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Firewood
Firewood became a symbol of the harsh realities faced by Major Anderson and his garrison at Fort Sumter during the cold days and nights of late March 1861. As the storm clouds loomed over Charleston, both literally and metaphorically, the fort’s defenses were being pushed to their limits. On March 26, Chief Engineer Foster reported that the last of the temporary buildings on the parade ground had been demolished, and the soldiers were resorting to burning lumber and even a condemned gun carriage to fuel…-
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Bloody Sunday
On Bloody Sunday, April 14, 1861, the weather was warm and bright, setting the stage for one of the most pivotal moments in American history—the evacuation of Fort Sumter. The anticipation was palpable as the Palmetto Guard, led by Edmund Ruffin, boarded a steamer, joining a large crowd of spectators who had gathered along the harbor to witness the departure of Major Anderson and his garrison. The originally planned 9 a.m. evacuation was delayed, extending the wait into the afternoon. As the clock…-
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Chapter 18 introduces the early life of Daniel, who, despite being born dead in 1924, was revived by a determined midwife in a Hawaiian slum. His mother, exhausted but full of faith, named him after the biblical Daniel, known for his resilience in the face of great adversity. Daniel’s family had immigrated to Hawaii from Japan in 1899, driven by a large debt incurred by his great-grandfather, Wasaburo. A fire had destroyed homes in their village, forcing Wasaburo’s son, Asakichi, to leave Japan and…-
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Chapter 16: The First Race
Chapter 16: The First Race highlights John Lewis’s initial foray into electoral politics and the challenges he faced as he campaigned for a congressional seat in 1976. Following Jimmy Carter’s election as President, Andrew Young’s appointment as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations opened up a seat in Congress that many, including Lewis, had their eyes on. Initially hesitant, Lewis worried that his entry into the race might risk African American representation in Congress, especially…-
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