Jarrett M James-The Kid and The CEO
This was a book similar to Santos” views made me know how important goals , reading and learning are. A 19-year-old kid goes to jail and blames his friend for him being in jail because the car ran out of gas after he went and stole some beer from a store. he was out on […]
Kelvin Lee-Chicken Soup for the Soul
This book was so inspirational. and funny, and dramatic, and had parts in there that made me sad, and made me joyful. Prisoners and their families will appreciate these heartfelt and supportive stories and will feel part of a wider community of people striving to improve and reach their personal best.I think that everyone should […]
Scott Donald Carper-Red Notice
Why did I read this book?Some of my closest friends didn’t know I was here at Leavenworth. I screwed up on that one. I guess Iwas hoping I would be out soon and would get to explain it to them. But missing multiple texts andseveral very important events put me on the radar. Being this […]
Scott Donald Carper-Hero of the Underground
Why I read this book?As I come to a close on my fantastic vacation getaway in lovely Kansas I keep thinking back tothe most difficult times I experienced here. Hands down detoxing was the most difficultexperience of my life. I noticed several of my RDAP roommates reading this book and theywere all blown away by […]
Scott Donald Carper-Think Again
Why did I read this book?Once people notice you reading books with some consistency it is amazing how many suggestions onwhat to read are offered. “OMG you will love this book.” It is hard to know what recommendations willbe good. We all enjoy different things. Although I have really liked several books in here, I […]
Scott Donald Carper-The Magic of Thinking BIG
My thoughts.I like this best of all the self-help books I have ever read, and I have read many of them. Dr. Schwartzhas a fantastic way of explaining things. In most of the books I thought the information was original andcleverly presented. I have read several books that preached looking and dressing the part. This […]
Scott Donald Carper-The Hot House-Life Inside Leavenworth Prison
Why did I read this book?Well, I can think of a few reasons…. One. I am in the actual prison. HA….All the guards/inmates talkabout this book and the stories in it. My boss in the kitchen knows several of the inmates featured inthis book so I was anxious to read it. There are a few […]
Scott Donald Carper-The Confidence Gap
Why have I read this book?I have been thinking a lot about my confidence. I have been obsessed with why I no longer seem to beas good a public speaker. Maybe I am remembering things with rose colored glasses. But I recall a timewhen I was an ace on the mic and needed little or […]
Scott Donald Carper-The Coffee Bean
My ThoughtsI was interested in reading this book because Damon West was sentenced to life in prison and hispersonal story is very popular with some of the smarter folks here. He is now a motivational speaker.The book is ok. I think it is like “Who Stole My Cheese.” I was excited to read it and […]
Scott Donald Carper-Start With Why
Why did I read this book?The first book I read by Simon Sinek (leaders eat last) was brilliant, so I asked for a few more of hisbooks. This book, while not as good as the previous one…was still very clever and enjoyable. I am tryingto read as much about leadership as possible. I am a […]
