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Astrophysics for people in a Hurry, by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Why this book: I’ve always been interested in “the big picture” and I’ve been impressed when I”ve heard Neil deGrasse Tyson speak on podcasts. This book is short and engaging. Summary in 3 Sentences: DeGrasse Tyson covers a lot … Continue reading
The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, by James McBride
Why This Book: I liked Deacon King Kong and had heard and read good things about this book Summary in 3 Sentences: The novel takes place in the 1930s in a suburb of Pottstown, Pa, where Jews and Blacks lived … Continue reading
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The Left Hand of Darkness, by Ursula Le Guin
Why this book: I suggested it to my Sci Fi reading group based on having used Le Guin’s award-winning short story “The Ones who Walk Away from Omelas” in ethics classes when I taught at the Naval Academy. I’d heard … Continue reading
The Midnight Library. by Matt Haig
Why this book: Really liked The Life Impossible, and had heard good things about The Midnight Library. I liked Matt Haig’s writing so I listened to this book soon after finishing Life Impossible. Summary in 4 Sentences: A young woman … Continue reading
On Desperate Ground – the Marines at the Reservoir, the Korean War’s Greatest Battle, by Hampton Sides
Why this book: Selected by my SEAL book club at my recommendation, after hearing so much good about it. I read rather than listened to this book – and having the print copy has the advantage of photos. This is also … Continue reading
A River Runs Through it, by Norman Maclean
Why this book: Selected by my Literature book club at my recommendation. It was strongly recommended to me by Rich Marshall. I listened to rather than read it. It is short – only 3 1/2 hours to listen to – … Continue reading
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
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