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About schoultz

CEO of Fifth Factor Leadership - Speaker, consultant, coach. Formerly Director, Master of Science in Global Leadership at University of San Diego; prior to that, 30 years in the Navy as a Naval Special Warfare (SEAL) officer.

Journey of Souls – Case Studies of Life Between Lives, by Michael Newton

Posted on October 27, 2026 by schoultz

Why this book: It was referred to in Eben Alexander’s book Living in a Mindful Universe and then I saw a hard copy that my wife had (but hadn’t read) on the table in our family room. Interesting coincidence and … Continue reading →

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Memories before and After The Sound of Music, by Agathe von Trapp

Posted on October 27, 2026 by schoultz

Why this book: I had loved the movie The Sound of Music and had heard that the actual story of the von Trapp family, and their escape from Austria was very different from the movie. I wanted to know the … Continue reading →

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The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler

Posted on October 22, 2026 by schoultz

Why this book: I’d read The Big Sleep by Chandler and was impressed. I was looking for another highly regarded book and page turner for my long flight to Europe. Summary in 4 Sentences: Philip Marlowe (Chandler’s Private Eye) meets … Continue reading →

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The Red Hot Typewriter – The Life and Times of John D. MacDonald by Hugh Merrill

Posted on October 21, 2026 by schoultz

Why this book: I’ve read several of MacDonald’s popular Travis McGee series and really liked them – and wanted to know more about the author whose views are expressed through his character McGee. Summary in 4 Sentences: A relatively short … Continue reading →

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A History of Sardinia, by Franco Aquilina

Posted on October 16, 2026 by schoultz

Why this book: I was getting ready to travle to Sardinia for a cultural and hiking trip and had heard this was an excellent short summary of the key events and issues in the history and current situation in Sardinia … Continue reading →

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Living in a Mindful Universe by Eben Alexander

Posted on September 22, 2026 by schoultz

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

Posted on September 19, 2026 by schoultz

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

Posted on September 12, 2026 by schoultz

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

Posted on September 11, 2026 by schoultz

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

Posted on September 8, 2026 by schoultz

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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