Author Archives: schoultz

Why this book:  While travelling in New Zealand, this book was recommended by a salesman at a bookstore and one of my NOLS colleagues with whom I was hiking. Summary in 4 sentences: This is short novelized version of an old … Continue reading →

Why this book:  I was at the beginning of my trip to New Zealand and this book was recommended to me as a well-written and enjoyable introduction to Maori culture and how it interfaces with Western culture in New Zealand. … Continue reading →

Why this book:The publisher’s agent asked me if I’d read and review the book and I agreed. I’m glad I did.  They sent me a copy and here is the my review! Summary in 3 sentences: The author Cathy Heller … Continue reading →

Why this book: I am making my first trip to New Zealand in a couple of weeks and a friend recommended this book to help me  get my head into New Zealand. It is a Pegasus Prize winner and a winner of … Continue reading →

Why this book:  Strongly recommended by my friend Jay Hennessey and selected as a reading for the Cleveland Indians. Summary in 3 sentences:  Provides Myles Downey’s philosophy of coaching after several decades of work with a variety of clients. The coach’s … Continue reading →

Why this book:  For several years, one of the members of our reading group has been insisting that we read this book, but we have resisted because of its size – it is 930 pages long.  Finally we relented and selected … Continue reading →

Why this book: I have always been drawn to survival stories by and about people who find themselves in the most challenging of circumstances and must rely on their wits, creativity, mental and  physical toughness to survive. This one popped … Continue reading →

Why this book: Given to me as a gift from  my friend Paul Monahan, a professional executive coach who uses the methodology outlined in this book in his practice.  Paul impresses me as a man and a friend, and I … Continue reading →

Why this book: Widely read by SEAL candidates and includes great advice for life for anyone, and especially for young men aspiring to be SEALs. I lead a reading group for SEAL candidates and we agreed on this book. Summary … Continue reading →

Why this book: Strongly recommended to me by my friends Auny, Di, and Liz.  Pulitzer Prize winner 2019.  A very different theme that peaked my curiosity. Summary in 3 sentences: The book begins with a series of eight short-story biographies … Continue reading →