Author Archives: schoultz

Why this book: I’ve had it on my shelf for decades – probably bought at a used book sale.  I’ve found biographies great to listen to, and so when my wife and I were going on  a long road trip, … Continue reading →

Why this book: Strongly recommended by Tim Ferriss and Mike Rowe.  I’d also read Gaiman’s The Ocean at the End of the Lane and found Gaiman’s magical realism not only enjoyable but stimulating.  I was inspired to read something different, … Continue reading →

Why this Book: Gifted to me by my friend Doug W, and I’d read a couple of Elliott Ackerman’s other novels which I liked.  Also, I have been impressed with Adm Stavridis over the years.  Summary in 3 Sentences: The … Continue reading →

Why this book: Selected by the SEAL reading group I’m a member of. I’d had a copy for years, which inspired me to finally read it.  Summary in 3 Sentences: After dramatically losing his Bull Moose Party run for President … Continue reading →

Why this book:  The author Jim Jewell is a good friend of mine, and he’s been sharing with me his process of writing and publishing this book. I was anxious to read it. Summary in 3 Sentences: Jim Jewell was the … Continue reading →

Why this book:  Selected by my SEAL/SWCC candidates reading group to read as preparation for basic SEAL/SWCC training.  Also this is a key book in the canon of Stoic literature that has helped Ryan Holiday bring Stoic values to the … Continue reading →

Why this book:  Selected by my literature reading group. I had read it before, but wanted to read it again and advocated for it.  Summary in 3 sentences:  Okonkwo is a prominent leader in an indigenous village in the upper … Continue reading →

Why this book: When I asked my friend Alison what book in the past few years she’d read that had impacted her, she responded immediately with this book. I mentioned it to my friend Luke, an avid Sci Fi reader … Continue reading →

Why this Book:  Selected by my SEAL reading group as our June 2022 selection, based on input from several who had read it. Summary in 3 Sentences:  Project Hail Mary begins with our narrator waking up on a gurney, covered with … Continue reading →

Why this book:  Selected by my literature reading group – strongly advocated for by Janar. Summary in 3 sentences:  A man hunting out in the outback in South Texas stumbles upon a number of shot up vehicles, a bunch of … Continue reading →