George Charlan-Midas Touch

Book Title: Midas TouchAuthor: Donald J. Trump & Robert T. KiyosakiDate Read: October 24th, 2024 I chose to read this book because I was intrigued with Robert Kiyosaki’s first book Rich Dad Poor Dad. Since Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki are highly successful entrepreneurs I believed this book could give me some insight that would […]

Robert Jesenik-Tactics

Title: TacticsA Game Plan for Discovering YourChristian Convictions Author: Gregory Koukel Date: October 21, 2024 My boss in maintenance handed me this book at church one Sunday and suggested I might enjoy reading it. I always liked logic and debate so gladly took it to read. This version was a 10th anniversary edition, i.e. 2019 […]

Earning Freedom, by Michael Santos

Why I Read Earning FreedomI first came across Earning Freedom before I ever stepped foot inside a prison. Back then, I was living on my ranch in Texas. Life looked different—I was retired from business, managing a quiet existence, and thinking a lot about purpose. That was around the time I met Michael Santos. He visited me at […]

Choon Yong-Traumatic Stress and Resilience

Book Report #44: Traumatic Stress and Resilience.Begin: 9/15/2024Finish: 10/15/2024Title: Traumatic Stress and Resilience.Author: The Change Company Why I choose to read this book:To learn about traumatic stress and ways to cope with the stress and be resilient to overcome and manage the trauma. What I learned from this book:Trauma In Life:A trauma is a deeply […]

Angela M Robbins-Release Plan 2024 Guidebook

One of the books provided by the Prison Professor Talent non-profit agency is titled Release Plan 2024 Guidebook and I recently read it. I thought it would be an asset as I prepared a release plan for my annual Army Parole and Clemency hearing that will take place in the spring time of 2025. This […]

Choon Yong-Meaning From Data

Book Report # 43 – Meaning From Data: Statistics Made ClearBegin: 9/2/2024Finish: 10/12/2024Title: Meaning From Data: Statistics Made ClearAuthor: Professor Michael StarbirdUniversity of Texas at Austin. Why I choose to read this book:To learn more about statistics so I can tutor inmate students who are taking the Merced College Statistics Class. What I learned from […]

Louden Dewayne Swaim-Earning Freedom

Book report for Earning Freedom by Michael Santos 1) The reason I chose to read this book is a fellow inmate who I introduced me to the prison professors and shares a very similar mindset as me and handed it to me and told me I needed to read it. 2) One of the many […]

Joseph Cannarozzi-12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos

Book Report: 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to ChaosAuthor: Jordan B. PetersonDate Read: September 2024 Why I Read 12 Rules for Life:My mother sent me this book, hoping it would help me navigate the chaos surrounding my self-surrender and transition into federal custody. She believed it would offer me guidance and perspective during this […]

Ryan Michael Reavis-The 5am Club

Book: The 5am Club by Robin Sharma This book was recommended to me by someone whose success in business and trading made them someone I want to learn from. I want to learn personal mastery strategies that I can implement in my life to create good habits. The 5am club was a great read. The […]

Joseph Cannarozzi-The Power Of One More

Book Report: The Power Of One MoreAuthor: Ed MylettDate Read: 10/05/24 Why I Read The Power Of One More:My wife recommended this book to me after reading it multiple times herself. Knowing my desire to improve my life and build lasting success beyond prison, she believed this book could guide me on my path to […]