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Author Archives: schoultz
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
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
Washington – a life, by Ron Chernow
Why This Book: I had read Chernow’s biographies Grant and Alexander Hamilton, and found them superbly written, fascinating and insightful. For Washington, Chernow was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Biography. So I wanted to read (listen to) it. Summary in … Continue reading
Hacking Darwin Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity, by Jamie Metzl
Why this book: I read Jamie Metzl’s Superconvergence and was most amazed by the portions in which he spoke of genetic engineering. Also I really like his approach and ability to explain complex biology to a layman. Summary in 3 Sentences: … Continue reading
Teton Tales – and other Petzold Anecdotes, by Paul Petzold
Why this book: I’ve been involved with NOLS for close to 20 years. Paul Petzold is the legendary character and outdoorsman who founded NOLS in the mid 60s, and I don’t know much about him. This copy of the book … Continue reading
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Echoes of the Past – Tales of Old Yavapai in Arizona – Vol 1, by the Yavapai Cowbelles of Arizona
Why this book: My wife and I inherited a second home in Prescott in Yavapai County, Az and we visit there pretty regularly. I recently attended a Cowboy Poetry, Music, and Story Telling “convention” in Prescott and was excited to … Continue reading
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Superconvergence, by Jamie Metzl
Why this book: A topic that facinates me. I was able to talk my science fiction book club into selecting it for our Aug 2024 read. I listened to rather than read the book. Summary in 4 Sentences: The author in … Continue reading
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North Woods, by Daniel Mason
Why this book: I saw a review of it on-line and it looked interesting. I talked my literature book club into selecting it for our September 2024 session. Summary in 3 Sentences: It is a series of short stories taking place … Continue reading
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Eve in Hollywood, by Amor Towles
Why this book: I saw this book pop up as an opportunity after I had read and enjoyed Towles’ books Rules of Civility, Lincoln Highway and Gentleman in Moscow. Eve was a most interesting character in Rules of Civility who, … Continue reading
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