Dennis Zeedyk-In Cold Blood

Book: In Cold BloodAuthor: Truman CapotePublication: 1965Pages: 343Completion Date: 3/14/25 On November 15, 1959, in the small town of Holcomb, Kansas – four members of the Clutter family were savagely murdered by blasts from a shotgun held a few inches from their faces. There was no apparent motive for the crime, and there were almost […]

Kirby Perrault-The 3 Big Questions For a Frantic Fam

Book Report: The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family – A Leadership Fable… about restoring sanity to the most important organization in your life By Patrick Lencioni Patrick Lencioni consults CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies, and he writes a fable based around helping businesses (which he does in his real life), determine why they […]

Kirby Perrault-David and Goliath

Book Report: David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell This book provides a look at lopsided conflicts, when overwhelming odds produce greatness and beauty. We unfortunately misread, misinterpret people, giants aren’t what we think they are, their strengths can also be their biggest weaknesses. On the flip side, the underdog can change people, open doors, create […]

Kirby Perrault-Love Your Enemies

Love Your Enemies by Dirk Williams This book is based on the biblical principle of “Love your enemies, bless those that curse you, and do good to those you hate you”. Dirk was an Anabaptist, which means a rebaptizer, meaning he confessed a personal faith in Jesus Christ and his daily life was a reflection […]

Kirby Perrault-Becoming the Iceman

Book Report: Becoming the Iceman by Wim Hoff and Justin Rosales – Pushing Past Perceived Limits This is an interesting book that looks into how immersing one’s self into 45 degree F water has not only a physiological effect on the human body by increasing circulatory responses, decreasing inflammatory markers which in turn ultimately enhance […]

Kirby Perrault-No One Wins Alone

No One Wins Alone – Leading others, building teams and inspiring greatness by Mark Messier This book is part autobiography and part what it takes to lead a hockey/sports team or a Fortune 500 company. Mark starts off with recalling his childhood years playing youth hockey and the importance of believing in the goodness of […]

Kirby Perrault-The great Money reset

Book Report: The Great Money Reset by Jill Schlesinger Jill Schlesinger is a CBS News Business and Financial Analyst, who wrote this book based on some of her and her clients (from a talk show/podcast she does) experiences. The Great Money Reset is about planning in advance to maximize financial resources so we know if […]

Linwood Hosea Gordon-A Biblical Economics Manifesto

This was a short book on economic and the Christian Worldview. I enjoyed the distinction that it pointed out several times throughout the book regarding capitalism and socialism. There is a difference between the two and this book gives a good breakdown between them both. The way in which the economy works here in America […]

Jerrold Maurer-Book Report # 7-GRIT

GRIT- The Power of Passion and PerseveranceMay 9, 2025296 PagesGRIT by Angela Duckworth 1. I chose to read “GRIT” because it was recommended by a few others who have been incarcerated. I was curious to know what the author meant by GRIT and how that could help me achieve more in life. 2. One of […]

Kirby Perrault-As A Man Thinketh

Book Repot: As a Man Thinketh by James Allen Mr.. Allen truly believes in his very detailed writings from back in 1903, but just like any classic or the bible, that weaves a story about the power of the mind and that a man is literally what he thinks, his character and a summation of […]