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A Mouse, a Rat, and a PrincessI read this book aloud to my daughter and son at bedtime. Overall, it was a good story with good writing and good dialog. I liked how it introduced "big words" in a way that kids could appreciate and understand. I also liked how the author took multiple stories (of Despereaux, Roscuro, and Miggery Sow), wove them all together, and resolved them in the end. Annabelle really liked the book. She's especially excited because she can now watch the movie. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread |
(Mar 13, 2009) 
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How to Create Systems for BusinessI needed to read this. I could very much relate to "entrepreneurial seizure" Michael Gerber describes -- as well as the feeling of overwhelm of being the guy who does everything in my business. I really appreciated the structure of this book, and how it walks you through the problem and solution step-by-step. A particularly good chapter was #15, followed by #16. The imagery of the hotel used as an example was really beautiful. Anyway, this is an excellent book. Now the question is: What's next? How do I actually apply all this stuff? Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It |
(Feb 22, 2009)
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Who Watches the Watchmen?I've never read a graphic novel before. I decided to read this on a recommendation from my friend Ken Gary. He let me borrow his copy. Anyway, I was amazed by how complex the story is. Lots of characters, lots of twists and turns, and one big surprise ending. The book has a unique structure: 12 chapters representing a 12-minute countdown to 12 midnight. (Ever heard of the doomsday clock? That's the idea.) If you like complex stories with unexpected outcomes, I highly recommend reading this. It's challenging -- and fun. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Watchmen |
(Jan 7, 2009)
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Many Stories Start; Only One Story EndsThis book is brilliant -- although probably not everyone will enjoy reading it. Basically, there are two concurrent threads: the one of you, the reader, and your quest to find the endings of the books you have begun; and the other thread is that of the stories you have begun reading but never are able to finish. And so each chapter alternates between you and the stories you are reading. The book maintains a sense of expectancy all the way through. You are almost always at the beginning of a new story and never at the end. Anyway, if you're up for something that's a bit more challenging and entertaining than your average novel, I highly recommend If on a winter's night a traveler by Italo Calvino. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
If on a Winter's Night a Traveler (Everyman's Library (Cloth)) |
(Jan 12, 2009)
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Which Tribe Will You Lead?Picked up this book on Ray Edwards' recommendation. Turned out to be really quite good. It's basically a book about leadership; long on inspiration, short on specifics. His thesis is that tribes already exist, they simply need leaders to rise up and lead them. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us |
(Nov 15, 2008)
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Had to Struggle Through This One...I bought this book because of the title. After all, I am a contrarian. Unfortunately, the book didn't live up to its title. The authors spent 90% of the book (135 pages out of 150) describing the problems of traditional salesmanship. Boring. Only 15 pages covered the solutions with any kind of substance. Yes, there were some anecdotes along the way... but very little actionable advice other than "don't rush things" and "let your customer buy on his own time schedule" -- stuff like that. You could literally read the last 15 pages of the book and that would probably be sufficient. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
The Contrarian Effect: Why It Pays (Big) to Take Typical Sales Advice and Do the Opposite |
(Nov 10, 2008)
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Christ and CreativityThis book sparkles with insight about the Christian's call to creativity and what that really looks like. I especially enjoyed Chapter 7: The Character of Creativity. And I enjoyed the letters to artists written by other creative people. This book is less about how to be creative and more about living a creative Christian life. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Scribbling in the Sand: Christ and Creativity |
(Nov 7, 2008)
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Ordered to Kill by GodA well-researched and well-written account of Mormonism, its checkered history, and the passionate devotion it inspires in its followers. The book hinges on the double-murder of Brenda and Erica Lafferty by Ron and Dan Lafferty in 1984 -- and then grows outward from there. Ron claims he received a revelation from God telling him to "remove" Brenda and Erica, and that his brother Dan was to carry out the murders. While frightening and disturbing, it is a story worth reading. Krakauer's superb command of English makes this book hard to put down. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith |
(Oct 20, 2008)
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The Truth Is Stranger than FictionI never really knew the story of Lincoln's assassination until reading this book. It is so much more complex -- and compelling -- than I had ever imagined. This particular book focuses on the assassination and the 12-day chase that followed. Any text that appears in quotation marks is from an original source: a journal, a newspaper, a courtroom document, a firsthand testimony. This unique aspect makes for an even better read. This is NOT historical fiction. It is a non-fiction account that is written so well that it reads like fiction. I wish all books could be this enjoyable. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer |
(Oct 19, 2008)
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Pontifex MaximusThis amazing book details who is really in charge of government. Saussy covers Catholic church history, the foundations of America, the secret symbolism built into Washington, D.C., and more. In the end, he concludes it's all of God and that we should be "wise as serpents and innocent as doves." My only criticism is that his final two chapters don't fully agree with Scripture (in my opinion). And much of the final two chapters is more speculative in nature. Still, definitely worth reading. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Rulers of Evil: Useful Knowledge About Governing Bodies |
(Oct 6, 2008)
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The Only Financial Book That Made Me LOLThe first financial book I can remember that made me laugh out loud. And... I agree with most of his advice. I especially like his focus the whole "less is more" aspect of consumption. And believe it or not, Yeager’s advice to DIY (do it yourself) led me to purchase some plumbing tools and replace a kitchen faucet. Definitely worth reading for anybody interested in becoming a wiser steward of money. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
The Ultimate Cheapskate's Road Map to True Riches: A Practical (and Fun) Guide to Enjoying Life More by Spending Less |
(Sep 19, 2008)
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Father & Son in Strange Post-Apocolyptic WorldI picked this book up on a whim at B&N. The last McCarthy book I read was All the Pretty Horses in high school. The Road turned out to be a decent book, although not as good as all the critics claimed. The style of the writing sometimes got in the way of the story (in my opinion). And the scenes of the road became monotonous (for me). Basically, it's about a father and son and how they survive in a post-apocolyptic world. Overall, a good book; just not as good as I had hoped. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
The Road (Oprah's Book Club) |
(Sep 19, 2008)
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Is It Worth Your Time and Money?I picked up a copy of this out of print book on eBay for $108.99. Was it worth it? Probably. Although it wasn't quite what I expected. The focus of the book is on the importance of a Unique Selling Proposition and how to create ad campaigns for television. There were a few gems. For instance, Reeves says you'll get tired of your marketing message long before your market does, and says consistency is a virtue in advertising. I completely agree. Worth reading. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Reality in Advertising |
(Sep 19, 2008)
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Real Stories from the Advertising TrenchesI loved this book! Phil Dusenberry shares his unique perspective on advertising based on his experience as the Creative Director for BBDO in the U.S. Not only does the book teach -- it's also humorous and engaging because of all the true stories Dusenberry recounts. Must read for ad folks. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Then We Set His Hair on Fire: Insights and Accidents from a Hall of Fame Career in Advertising |
(Sep 19, 2008)
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Warning: You Are Losing Your FreedomsA brilliant examination of the abuses of power by the U.S. government since the 1990s. Napolitano, a Superior Court Judge for the state of New Jersey, gives an overview of law theory, then transitions to case studies including TSA abuses, violations of privacy, overseas prisons ("Gitmo"), and the President's efforts to rewrite law in his favor so that he is immune from the law and can do whatever he wants. Truly shocking stuff. This book is a must-read for the concerned American. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
A Nation of Sheep |
(Sep 19, 2008)
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Good health info; nothing groundbreakingI started this book in 2005, but then stopped about 40 pages short of finishing it. So I finally decided to finish it. Overall, I think the book is worth reading. It addresses a number of topics, including caffeine, sugar, dairy products, and how to "detox" and start eating a healthier diet. Overall, there's a lot of good health information, much of what I now consider "common sense." One thing it doesn't address: the risk of a high-fat raw vegan diet. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
The Great American Detox Diet: Feel Better, Look Better, and Lose Weight by Cleaning Up Your Diet |
(Sep 19, 2008)
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How people REALLY behaveSimilar to Influence and The Paradox of Choice, this book examines not the theory of how people behave, but rather how they actually do behave. It is a book about "behavioral economics." Ariely shares the results of numerous studies he and his colleagues conducted to determine the effect of free things, the effect of prices on the pleasure and utility derived from certain items, and more. I really loved this book. I'd recommend it to anyone. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions |
(Sep 19, 2008)
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Common sense in the 21st Century.This thin book is packed with common sense about politics and freedom. And although I knew most of the positions Ron Paul supports and the evidence for them, I still learned some new things. My favorite quote from the entire book: "Truth is treason in the empire of lies." Oh man, that's a zinger. And it describes our current political environment perfectly. My only criticism of the book is minor: He brings up the issue of 9/11 briefly, but speaks as if terrorists were solely responsible for it. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
The Revolution: A Manifesto |
(May 25, 2008)
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Wanting to grow up... and recapture youth.Very enjoyable, full of surprises. I love how children's literature is so full of imagination--I find it more relaxing than adult fiction. Anyway, this book is set in Venice, Italy. A bunch of young children (orphans and runaways) try to survive in an old theater. Really, it's a story about wanting to grow up too quickly, on the one hand... and recapture youth, on the other. Overall, an excellent book. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
The Thief Lord |
(May 25, 2008)
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Poetry that reminds me of mine.This collection of poetry starts in 1988 and ends in 2001. So it's a good representation of Billy Collins' work. I have to say, I really enjoy his poetry. His style of writing is common, but lyrical. And each poem almost always goes somewhere unexpected. Some of my favorites were "The Best Cigarette," "Tuesday, June 4, 1991," "Lines Lost Among Trees," "Jealousy," and "Scotland." Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Sailing Alone Around the Room: New and Selected Poems |
(Apr 28, 2008)
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Try to get as many "no" responses as you can.This book is very short, yet very good. It's a fiction story based on the author's life that illustrates how to approach sales. His philosophy is that you should count how many no responses you get instead of how many yes responses. It sounds crazy, but if you read the book it will make more sense. My only criticism: the "Go for No" philosophy never addresses whether your approach is right or wrong. If you're approach is wrong, you need to fix it. But the book doesn't address this. Otherwise, definitely worth reading for anybody in sales. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Go for No! |
(Apr 24, 2008)
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Conversations on history and politics.A collection of radio interviews between Howard Zinn and David Barsamian. Lots of thought-provoking questions and answers. I really enjoyed them. I also learned some new things; for instance, the Ludlow Massacre, which happened in Trinidad, Colorado. Worth reading if you enjoy history and politics (and don't mind reading the spoken word). Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Original Zinn: Conversations on History and Politics |
(Mar 18, 2008)
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Another journey into a scary world.This is the third companion book to The Giver and Gathering Blue. It is just as good as the others. I highly recommend this series. I anticipated the ending about halfway through the book, but it didn't diminish its power. If you have any interest in alternate societies and how they might operate, read this book. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Messenger (Readers Circle) |
(Mar 18, 2008)
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Life lessons from a dying man.This nonfiction book (which reads like fiction) is really marvelous. It's about a young man who reconnects with a dying professor and assists him through his final days of life. Their conversations about many of life's greatest lessons are recorded in this book. More than once, I was moved to tears. Reading it has forced me to take pause and analyze my own life. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Tuesdays with Morrie |
(Feb 16, 2008)
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Not what you'd expect.I thought this book would be about how to start a business fast and strong, but it's more about how to acquire funding for a business. Despite all the positive press about Kawasaki, I found his writing to be dry. After the first 75 pages, I couldn't take it anymore; I sped through the rest of the book. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
The Art of the Start: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything |
(Feb 16, 2008)
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Laugh-out-loud funny, but lacking depth.So many of my friends have read this book, I felt like I need to read it too. And I'm glad I did. It's a really funny book. Although the author's atheism and belief in evolution come shining through. I think it's funny that the author concludes the meaning of life is "42." It's meant to be meaningless and funny, but I think there is meaning there. It was 42 generations between the birth of Abraham and the birth of Jesus. In the study of gematria, 42 is a significant number, as are 14 and 3 (14 x 3 = 42). Anyway, the book is worth reading. It's exceptionally witty, and the story goes fast. Just don't pick this up if you are expecting any deep meaning or substantive character development; because there's not. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy |
(Feb 10, 2008)
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Finally, a thinking person's guide to economics & politics.This book, while a bit long at 400 pages, is brilliant. Not only is it humorous (I laughed out loud in multiple places), it also gives a survey of history, economics, and politics that is insightful, scathingly accurate, and packed with wisdom. I wish more people would read this book so they would know what's actually going on in the U.S. and the world at large. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Mobs, Messiahs, and Markets: Surviving the Public Spectacle in Finance and Politics (Agora Series) |
(Jan 28, 2008)
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A German's Perspective on World War IHave you ever wondered what WWI was like from the Germans' perspective? Then you'll want to read this book. It is brilliant and devastating all at once. I fell in love with the characters and genuinely felt sorry for them. I doubt nations would be so eager to go to war if they spent time studying history and reading war fiction. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
All Quiet on the Western Front |
(Jan 12, 2008)
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Internet Business ExplainedDespite being a collection of blog posts, this book is amazing. It is packed with useful how-to information. Not theory, but actual techniques that have been tested and proven to work. I also love Brausch's advice for living. It's very solid, very down-to-earth. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
The Internet Business Book: Volume No. 1 |
(Jan 12, 2008)
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They Call This Good Writing?This book was okay. I expected something different. There is a lot of proselytizing, specifically for the Catholic faith. More disturbing, the main thrust of the book is to promote the virgin Mary as a god equal in stature to Jesus. In one place, Coelho suggests Mary is a part of the Trinity. Anyway, I don't consider this good fiction. It's a religious message disguised as fiction. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept: A Novel of Forgiveness (P.S.) |
(Jan 12, 2008)
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Better Than I RememberedDickens is a better writer than I remember. I really enjoyed the language and the style. And the story is great. I cried more than once while reading of the visions the Ghosts reveal to Scrooge. A good reminder of the true spirit of Christmas--not of receiving, but of giving. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
A Christmas Carol |
(Jan 12, 2008)
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How Choice Affects HappinessFor all the freedom of choice in our society, are we getting happier? Surprisingly, the answer is no. Schwartz explains why more choice means less happiness, and what to do about it. Voluntarily placing limits on our choices, practicing gratitude, and making decisions non-reversible are ways to fight this overabundance of choice. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less |
(Jan 12, 2008)
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Fundamentals of AdvertisingI have read this book (Scientific Advertising) three times. I believe it's the best book ever written on the subject of advertising and copywriting. The principles contained within have stood the test of time for more than 70 years. Case studies of classic products bring the principles to life. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
My Life in Advertising and Scientific Advertising (Advertising Age Classics Library) |
(Jan 12, 2008)
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Debt, and How to Get Out of ItAn in-depth examination of debt and its causes, plus advice for how to get out of debt, although this latter portion of the book is spare. I like the real-life stories of couples who faced enormous debt loads and then managed to become debt-free. Although I must say it's stressful to read these stories because I see my own character flaws... and how easy it would be for us to fall into a situation where we could not repay our debts without defaulting. This book is written from a Christian perspective, which I greatly appreciate. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Debt Free Living |
(Jan 12, 2008)
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Miracles in the 21st CenturyRutz tells the story of how Christianity is spreading around the globe; how people are being raised from the dead; and how God is working more miracles than ever before in world history. He also invites readers to join the movement by starting up a house church. Part inspiration and part how-to, this book shows how to become involved with what God is doing. (I really enjoyed the first half, but got bogged down a bit during the second half.) Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Megashift: Igniting Spiritual Power |
(Jan 12, 2008)
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Designed by GodExcellent book, although difficult to understand in places due to brevity. I cannot believe the precise mathematics built into the pyramid. It is amazing. Especially interesting is the gematria of a passage in Isaiah 19:19-20 that equals 5449, which is the height of the pyramid in pyramid inches. A must-read primer for people interested in learning about the divinely inspired Great Pyramid. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Great Pyramid Decoded |
(Jan 12, 2008)
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Finding God in the StarsThis 144-page book examines the story spelled out in the constellations and the signs of the Zodiac. The entire story of Jesus Christ and the redemption of his people is told from beginning to end. Amazing! Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Glory of the Stars |
(Jan 12, 2008)
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Lifestyle DesignTruly phenomenal book. I picked up a copy because Ray Edwards strongly recommended it to me. I'm glad I followed his advice. Ferriss draws on the 80/20 principle, sound marketing strategies, and his own experience to show you how to make a healthy income working only four hours a week. This book is the real deal. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich |
(Jan 12, 2008)
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Pooh Is for Adults!A great little collection of stories about Winnie the Pooh and friends. The dialog is really enjoyable because it's so cleverly funny. I laughed out loud more than once. Great reading for relaxation and just taking your mind off things. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
The House at Pooh Corner (Pooh Original Edition) |
(Jan 12, 2008)
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How to Follow JesusPhenomenal. Documents the hardships and triumphs of Brother Yun as he shares the love of Jesus in Communist China. We Christians in America have no idea what hardship is... or what dying daily to ourselves means. This book is like nourishment for the spirit. God is alive and well--and pouring out his Spirit on people today. All Christians should read this. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
The Heavenly Man: The Remarkable True Story of Chinese Christian Brother Yun |
(Jan 12, 2008)
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A Pakistani's Journey of Self-DiscoveryI normally do not read fiction, much less new fiction. Yet I purchased this book and read it in less than a week. It's phenomenal. The book is a first-person monologue as told by the main character, Changez. This does not slow the book down; in fact, it reads fast. I especially enjoyed reading about Changez's emotional turmoil, and how he struggles to come to terms with American imperialism. The insights regarding American foreign policy are searing. And the ending is quite unexpected, although left to the imagination. Highly recommended. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
The Reluctant Fundamentalist |
(Jan 12, 2008)
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America's Financial SpectacleA blistering analysis of America's true financial state. It's not good. America is not healthy. Bonner and Wiggin look at everything from consumer debt levels to trade deficits to the gross unbalance of world commerce. Fascinating and insightful. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Empire of Debt: The Rise of an Epic Financial Crisis |
(Jan 12, 2008)
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A Man Divided Against HimselfAmazingly well-written. Although not quite the story I was expecting. The first part of the book contains philosophical rants of the main character. The second part is the story itself, in which the main character, who is divided against himself, fights against everything, first one way, then another, even when he doesn't want to fight. He is a conflicted person to the greatest degree, which makes the story somewhat irresistible; you keep reading just to see what will happen next. There's no clear moral to the story, although there are some valuable insights during the first part of the book, which I underlined. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Notes from Underground |
(Jan 12, 2008)
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Stop Writer's Block for GoodI read this based on a number of recommendations, including one from Alex Mandossian. Overall, I liked the discussion of resistance and how the artist should overcome it. I did not like Pressfield's talk of "gods" (as if there are many). I did like his idea that we are to channel God's power. That we don't conceive of ideas... that we merely facilitate their entry into the world. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles |
(Sep 15, 2007)
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Informative; Sometimes AbrasiveThis is either the second or third time I've read this book. I read it again because I'm about to mail it to Ray Edwards, who has expressed interest in learning about universal reconciliation. I mostly agree with Zender, although I disagree with some of his statements about Israel and the millennial kingdom. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Martin Zender Goes to Hell: A Critical Look at an Un-Criticized Doctrine |
(Jan 12, 2008)
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The Purple Cow ReduxA collection of brief essays (like one or two pages each) about how to do remarkable things in business. Some essays were exceptionally good; others not so much. I like these types of books because they're easy to read. Unfortunately, so many ideas are shared, it's hard to remember or implement many (or any) of them. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
The Big Moo: Stop Trying to Be Perfect and Start Being Remarkable |
(Jan 12, 2008)
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A Savage FutureA companion to The Giver, this novel explores an alternate future, one more primitive and vicious than the present. Kira is chosen and protected for her artistic ability, but eventually learns the shocking truth about her "protectors." I enjoyed this book almost as well as The Giver. I'm looking forward to reading the sequel to Gathering Blue, The Messenger. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Gathering Blue |
(Jan 12, 2008)
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Credit Scores ExplainedOut of the 22 criteria credit bureaus use to issue credit scores, Tirone focuses on the 7 that impact your score the most. A quick read on what you can do to quickly raise your score. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
7 Steps To 720: Seven Easy Steps to the Ideal Credit Score |
(Jan 12, 2008)
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What Creates Passion?Caudron sets out to discover why people get so passionate about strange hobbies. She does so, in part, to discover why she seems to lack fanatical passion for anything. So she visits numerous groups, including a Barbie convention, an ice-fishing competition, and storm chasers on the plains of Kansas (my favorite chapter). In her quest, she discovers that people want to belong, feel accepted, and connect with other people, which ultimately drives them to their passions. Interesting read. By the way, Caudron lives in Denver. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Who Are You People?: A Personal Journey into the Heart of Fanatical Passion in America |
(Jan 12, 2008)
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Mostly On-Target Advice about Personal AchievementOverall, I liked this book. It is broken into three sections. The first is about controlling your actions, the second about controlling your mind, and the third about divine surrender. Much of the advice I found to be spot on; some of the advice was a little off. While I liked many of the practical suggestions (like minimizing fear by imagining the worst), I disliked the whole "rainmaker" theme that prefaced each chapter. Still, this book is worth reading if you'd like to reduce stress in your life while achieving greater success. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Do Less, Achieve More: Discover the Hidden Powers Giving In |
(Jan 12, 2008)
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Mystery at Its BestA fabulous mystery novel about a murder that happens on a train that becomes snowbound. The detective Poirot is a brilliant character, and his reasoning skills are deft. I love him as the detective. I love how the story is fast-paced, detailed, rich in description. The ending is a complete surprise. I've not read mystery novels before, but I plan to read more of Christie's work since this book was so good. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Murder on the Orient Express (Hercule Poirot Mysteries) |
(Nov 16, 2007)
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Hilarious Essays on Being a WomanI read this book to get better insight into how women think. It worked! I especially love Nora's ability to write about normal life experiences and make them funny. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a good laugh... or any man who wants to understand women. (By the way, my wife read this book and enjoyed it, too.) Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman |
(Sep 15, 2007)
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Brilliant Story about a Man Confronting MortalityTruly great prose--and a riveting story--make this novel a pleasure to read. The topic is death, and how our own mortality stalks us into old age. It's also a story of fate, regrets, and wishing things were different. Great reading for anyone who wants to live better while they are still here. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Everyman |
(Sep 15, 2007)
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Inkspell: Better than InkheartI loved Inkheart and was immediately captured by the story. But Inkspell is even better--mostly because the majority of the story happens in an imaginary world. I loved the writing, the scenery, the new characters. What's more, there were dozens of unexpected twists and turns that kept me engaged in the story. I'm really looking forward to the third book in the trilogy. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Inkspell |
(Sep 15, 2007)
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Ways for Business to Restore the EarthThis book is excellent. It expressed thoughts I've had about the environment and business, but have never put into words. I found myself agreeing every step of the way. I especially appreciate that this is not a political book--it's a book about problems and solutions... and what we can do to create sustainable businesses that restore nature. Hawken calls it the "restorative economy." Every business person should read this book. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
The Ecology of Commerce |
(Sep 15, 2007)
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Mostly Fundamentals; Some Good StuffA quick read about what it takes to make it--and make it big--in your own small business. Some of the stuff was basic and oversimplified; some of it was very good. The chapters on "Always Take the Business" and "No Home Office" are good food for thought. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
How to Make Big Money in Your Own Small Business: Unexpected Rules Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know |
(Sep 15, 2007)
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How to Sell the InvisibleOne of the most brilliant marketing books I've ever read. Beckwith's strategies are unique because they're specifically for service providers who sell intangible goods. This is stuff I have not heard before. If you market services, you must read this book. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Selling the Invisible: A Field Guide to Modern Marketing |
(Sep 15, 2007)
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You Think Faster than You Think!A fascinating look at how the mind works... and how sometimes our first impressions are far more accurate than in-depth analysis. Although I really enjoyed the book and read the entire thing during a plane trip, I'm not sure what to apply. Conclusion: the book is great for learning and expanding your knowledge, but lacks any immediately actionable advice. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking |
(Sep 15, 2007)
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Would You Move to Anguilla If That Was Your Dream?This fun little book takes a look at what it's like to follow our dreams and live the life we love. The Blanchard's stories give hope, insight, and inspiration. I especially enjoyed the stories about Anguilla and the Blanchard's many businesses. You won't find a lot of practical information, but you will be inspired! Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Live What You Love: Notes from an Unusual Life |
(Sep 15, 2007)
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Instructions for how to become a wealth magnetA collection of Kennedy's 26 "wealth magnets" guaranteed to attract more wealth into your life. So good, I plan to read it again immediately. Deals with how you think about money as well as how you act toward it. For the person who acts on it, this information is as good as gold. By the way, I also liked the essays in the back of the book written by Kennedy's associates. Stephen Oliver's chapter on systems was especially good. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
No B.S. Wealth Attraction for Entrepreneurs (No B.S.) |
(Sep 15, 2007)
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You learn how to live... when you learn how to dieThis nonfiction book (which reads like fiction) is really marvelous. It's about a young man who reconnects with a dying professor and assists him through his final days of life. Their conversations about many of life's greatest lessons are recorded in this book. More than once, I was moved to tears. Reading it has forced me to take pause and analyze my own life. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson |
(Sep 15, 2007)
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Don't check it out... buy it!I checked this book out from the library. I wanted to read it before I "wasted" my money. Now that I've read it, I'm ordering a copy for my own personal library. Going through Eker's mental exercises has helped me to identify some key things that have been holding me back from generating wealth. If you want to discover your own financial blueprint, I highly recommend this book. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth |
(Sep 15, 2007)
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It *is* about Winning Through IntimidationRobert Ringer does a great job of describing the 3 types of intimidators you'll meet in life. Drawing from his real estate background, he provides real-life stories to help you identify them. He then goes on to teach you how to create posture so that you'll no longer be in a position of being intimidated. What's funny is he starts the book by saying he's not going to teach you how to win through intimidation -- then goes on to do exactly that! In fact, in one story he talks about how good he felt to turn the tables... and gloats about how he was the intimidator instead of the "intimidatee." Nevertheless, while the book will be far more helpful to real estate brokers than other professionals, it's still a great book to read. The advice on how to deal with others in business situations (especially big money deals) is priceless. Permalink | Book Info | Book Reviews | Buy Book | Update My Log
To Be or Not to Be Intimidated?: That is the Question |
(Sep 15, 2007)
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