Monthly Archives: October 2024

On Desperate Ground – the Marines at the Reservoir, the Korean War’s Greatest Battle, by Hampton Sides

Why this book:  Selected by my SEAL book club at my recommendation, after hearing so much good about it.  I read rather than listened to this book – and having the print copy has the advantage of photos.  This is also … Continue reading

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A River Runs Through it, by Norman Maclean

Why this book: Selected by my Literature book club at my recommendation. It was strongly recommended to me by Rich Marshall. I listened to rather than read it. It is short – only 3 1/2 hours to listen to – … Continue reading

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By All Means Available – Memoirs of a Life in Intelligence, Special Operations, and Strategy, by Michael Vickers

Why this book: Selected by the SEAL book club I’m a member of. When we met to discuss it, Mike Vickers joined us for the discussion – it was a lively and very informative supplement to having read his book. … Continue reading

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On Belay! The Life of Legendary Mountaineer Paul Petzold, by Raye C. Ringholz

Why this book:  I’ve been involved with NOLS for 20 years and have heard much about Paul Petzold – the charismatic founder of NOLS.  I had just read and enjoyed his book Teton Tales, so wanted to know more of … Continue reading

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The Life Impossible, by Matt Haig

Why this book: Selected by my literature reading group – another winner by Patsy, who consistently convinces us to read wonderful books that we might not otherwise read. Summary in 3 Sentences: A dowdy, sedentary, widowed retired math teacher gets … Continue reading

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