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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 →

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 →