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Why this book: I’m in a reading group in which one of the members works for the governor in the state of Missouri and is considering running for office.  When we asked him why he would want to submit himself … Continue reading →

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 →