Rogues by Patrick Radden Keefe Summary
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In "Rogues," award-winning journalist Patrick Radden Keefe unveils twelve meticulously researched true stories of fascinating outlaws - from El Chapo to Anthony Bourdain. How did Mark Burnett transform Trump through "The Apprentice"? Dive into these New Yorker masterpieces that illuminate humanity's darkest, most compelling edges.
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When Monsters Look Like Us
A notorious drug lord once wanted Anthony Bourdain to write his life story. The chef refused-not because the offer wasn't lucrative or fascinating, but because he understood that some stories shouldn't be told, at least not in ways that might glorify the teller. Yet these are precisely the stories we need to hear, not to celebrate the criminals but to understand the uncomfortable truth: the most dangerous people often look remarkably ordinary. They have families who love them, talents that impress us, and justifications that almost make sense-until you remember the bodies. This tension between the human and the monstrous sits at the heart of understanding crime, and it's where we must begin if we want to grasp how ordinary people cross extraordinary lines.
The Art of the Lie
The Sister Who Chose Justice
The Brother Who Couldn't Let Go
The Professor Who Pulled the Trigger
The Myth We Couldn't Stop Watching
Finding Mercy in the Unforgivable
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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