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 […]
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 […]
Linwood Hosea Gordon-Illegal to Legal
Illegal to Legal Business success for the (formerly) Incarcerated by R. L. Pelshaw This book was recommended by a counselor at the book club that I belong to and they sent it to me free of charge. What a wealth of knowledge contained in this little book! I was inspired by this book and I […]
Thomas Jefferson Williams Jr-Will
I decided to read the story of Will Smith because I wanted to know what it took for him to find so much success from the place he came from which is West Philly. He was raised by both of parents and they had a hard life just for the simple fact that his father […]
Robert Jesenik-Into the Wild
While not a book I’d heard of, or would necessarily select even if I did, I’m very glad my sister was kind enough to send it for me to read! A true story, written in 1996 by a now well established writer, originally from Central Oregon. He’s written eight books, including ” Where Men Win […]
Trung Nguyen-FAKE: Fake Money, Fake Teachers
1) What prompted me to choose this book? As I continue developing a life rooted in real freedom — financially, mentally, and spiritually — I knew I needed to study the systems that enslave most people unknowingly.FAKE by Robert Kiyosaki attracted me because it promised to expose the illusions most people live under when it […]
Trung Nguyen-The 33 Strategies of War
1) What prompted me to choose this book? As I continue strengthening my mind, leadership, and entrepreneurial path, I was drawn to The 33 Strategies of War by Robert Greene because it offers a masterclass in psychological, strategic, and leadership warfare — both inner and outer.I chose this book because life, business, personal development, and […]
