Monthly Archives: September 2026

Living in a Mindful Universe by Eben Alexander

Why this book: I had recently read Eben Alexander’s Proof of Heaven and was impressed. I’m exploring ideas in this alternate/expanded view of reality and I was/am interested in following Alexander’s journey since his NDE and learning form his insights. … Continue reading →

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The Quick Red Fox, by John D. MacDonald

Why this book: I was ready for another Travis McGee novel – as a break from more “serious” reading. I like the author’s style and the character McGee and the other characters in his books. Summary in 3 Sentences: A … Continue reading →

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AFTER – A Doctor Explores What Near Death Experiences Reveal about Life and Beyond, by Bruce Greyson MD

Why this book: I had just read Proof of Heaven and asked my friend John Alexander who is very well read in this arena, some questions about other research regarding Near Death Experiences around the world, and he recommended this … Continue reading →

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The Dreadful Lemon Sky, by John D. MacDonald

Why this book; I was looking for something “light” and fun to read, and I had enjoyed my previous two John D MacDonald-Travis McGee novels: A Purple Place for Dying and The Deep Blue Good-bye. I listened to Lemon Sky … Continue reading →

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Sinatra – The Chairman, by James Kaplan

Why this book: This is volume two of James Kaplan’s authoritative biography of Frank Sinatra – following Sintatra – The Voice, which I thought was well done (my review of it here.) . I listened to this one as well. … Continue reading →

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Reeds in the Wind, by Grazia Deledda

Why this book: On a recommended reading list of books to read before my impending visit to Sardinia. I looked at google and it said that Reeds in the Wind was first published 1913 and Deledda won the Nobel Prize … Continue reading →

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