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Ryan Patterson-The Lean Startup
1. What prompted me to choose this book? I chose this book because I must rebuild with less capital and tighter timelines once I leave custody. Ries writes about starting lean, testing ideas fast, and avoiding waste—exactly the mindset I’ll need. 2. What did I learn from reading this book? Ries keeps it basic: build […]
Brian Woodworth-Retreat, Hell!
“Retreat, Hell!” written in 2004 by W.E.B. Griffen.It is the tenth and final book in the book series “THE CORPS”.The first book I found in my dorm in Harris County Jail was the ninth book in the series “Under Fire”. I read that book over and over for a month because I thought it was […]
Sadeq Quraishi-The Alchemist
Some books entertain you. Others make you think. But The Alchemist? It changes the way you see life. Paulo Coelho’s modern classic is a simple yet deeply philosophical story about following your dreams, listening to your heart, and trusting the journey – even when things don’t go as planned. Wrapped in adventure, mysticism, and wisdom, The Alchemist is a book that […]
Scott Kaveny-Power of Regret
Power of Regret – Daniel H. Pink 1) What prompted me to choose this book? I chose this book because I have a lot of regrets in my life. The title itself was very catchy, but also, I was curious. First off, I read this book twice over. It was a great book, and I […]
Dennis Zeedyk-James
Book: JamesAuthor: Percival EverettPublication Date: 2024Pages: 348Completion Date: 4/26/25 I decided to read “James” because I read about it in a WSJ Book Review. It is basically the book Huckberry Finn, only told from the perspective of Jim, the runaway slave. I found this to be a unique approach. If you don’t want to hear […]
Dennis Zeedyk-Liar’s Poker
Book: Liar’s PokerAuthor: Micheal Lewis (also wrote Moneyball which got turned into a movie starring Brad Pitt)Publication: 1989Pages: 310Completion Date: 4/25/25 The book is about the author’s own life and how he got a job at Solomon Brothers investment bank after graduating Princeton with an art history degree in 1982 and a degree in London […]
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Kevin Franke-Atomic Habits
Why, I read the book: recommended by a friend What I learned from readingAtomic Habits: Our habits define who we are. They are the compound interest of self improvement or self destruction. The same way that money multiplies through compound interest, the effects of our habits multiply as we repeat them. The author writes, “they […]
Linwood Hosea Gordon-The 5 Love Languages
This is yet another recommendation. These are some really good books. This one is focusing on marriage and relationships. I was told by a fellow adult in custody to read this book. He is in my men’s bible study group. I am so glad that I took his advice and read this book. I found […]
