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Why this book: I was looking for a “light” and enjoyable read and this book had been recommended to me many years ago.  I have also listened to Dan Carlin’s fantastic series “Death Throes of the Republic” which covers the … Continue reading →

Why this Book: Selected by my young SEAL gonnabes reading group for our group selection Summary in 3 sentences:  The title tells the story – an amazing collection of stories of people who overcame great odds to succeed – sometimes … Continue reading →

Why this book:  I know and admire Adm Bill McRaven  – we were contemporaries in the SEAL community and I was looking forward to reading his story. Summary in 3 sentences This is not an autobiography nor a memoir – it is … Continue reading →

Why this book: I’d heard about it from several people, and then my friend Peter Rae strongly recommended it, so I pushed it to the top of my reading list. Summary in 3 Sentences:  A jesuit priest, Greg Boyle – … Continue reading →

Why this book:  Selected by my literature reading group.  I had heard so much about this book over the decades, I felt it was about time I read it.   Brothers Karamazov is one of my top five favorite novels, and … Continue reading →

Why this book:  I had read this book maybe 20 years ago. It was selected as the book of choice by a group of young men getting ready to go through SEAL training – it is a very popular book … Continue reading →

Why this book:  I’ve heard Tim Ferriss refer to this book several times, and I listened to  his interview with the author Rolf Potts. It sounded like something that I would like, given that I’ve got the urge to visit … Continue reading →

Why this book: I’ve been exploring mental performance on my own and at work for quite some time. This book was given to me as a gift by my friend Doug Watterson, so I gave it a try. So glad … Continue reading →

Why this Book:This book has been recommended to me for many years by friends and acquaintances.  It has also been number two (behind Killer Angels) on the survey of recommended books by active and retired 4-star military officers, published as … Continue reading →

Why this book: My wife read it twice and was really impressed. It is a Pulitzer Prize winner. My reading group was looking for a shorter book after we had finished a much longer one. Summary in 3 sentences: It … Continue reading →