One of the primary reasons I read books is to get a wider perspective on how everything works. It's true that the first read is barely enough to recall any deta

One of the primary reasons I read books is to get a wider perspective on how everything works. It's true that the first read is barely enough to recall any details but it's suffice to grasp the essence. And often, essence is all I want. I can barely recall anything from "The Ascent of Money" but the book enabled me to finally understand the financial system—How money works? Where does it come from? Why does US has $18T of federal debt? All questions became crystal clear because of the book's simplicity. I don't feel good about re-reading because there are tons of similar books which can explain things in intriguing way to leave a lasting impression. Unless I run out of options in that category, reading more seems a better choice.