Scott Donald Carper-River of Doubt
Why did I read this book? This book came highly recommended and I was surprised at how little I enjoyed it. I am probably in the minority here…although the other 2 inmates I let borrow the book were not impressed either. This book has received rave reviews and is part of a group of […]
Scott Donald Carper-Relentless
Dad Comment: Scott has read a great deal since beginning his time at LPC. I asked him if he would write a brief comment about the value of some of the books he is reading. This is his first submission. He geared his comment towards me as a reader. Relentless by Tim Grover I was […]
Scott Donald Carper-Purple Cow
Why have I read this book? Changing things up a bit. Switching to what is supposed to be one of best books on business development. So how I came to read this is kind of cool. I finished 75 Hard (a weight loss/life lessons book). I thought that book was quite clever. That author recommended […]
Scott Donald Carper-Put your dream to the test
What made you read this book? I was talking to Matt Petersen (The inmate that teaches the classes with me) and he had just finished this book. We were talking about what we wanted to do when we got out. Each of us brainstorm with one another about the different things we would like to […]
Scott Donald Carper-Make Your Bed
Admiral McRaven gave a very popular speech at the University of Texas. The speech quickly became viral (over 10 million views). The popularity of the speech translated into a book titled “Make Your Bed.” The thesis of the speech and book is his belief that little things can change your life. He combines his lessons […]
Scott Donald Carper-Leaders Eat Last
Why did I read this book? This is another book recommended by Matt the Inmate professor. This book is in the same league as “The Magic of Thinking Big.” In many ways it is more of my style of book. Matt, who has gotten to know me well strongly recommended this book…This book is […]
Scott Donald Carper-Never Finished
Why did I read this book? This is not the type of book I would read on my own. I keep recommending books to other people so my buddy Jones told me I had to read this one. How can I ask others to read things If I don’t pay attention to others recommendations. So […]
Jody Lynn Hughlette-Picture Bride
This book is about a woman who came to San Francisco from Japan to marry a man arranged by her family. It speaks of the trouble the Japanese immigrants had in the early 20th century through the 2nd World War, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. American-born Japanese citizens were forced into “camps” surrounded by […]
Christian D Shelton-Start Your Own non-profit Organization (2nd edition)
Started on 8/1/23Completed on 8//9/23 What I took as the most important information is the 501(c)(3), This is equivalent to a right of passage from a child to an adult or liken to a CDL for a commercial driver.what I liked most about the book was its many comparisons to for-profit business and the fact […]
Scott Donald Carper-GRIT
Why did I read this book?When I first got to Leavenworth camp, I was reading books that were impressive however they were thekind of books you like If you haven’t read the best books. This one is in that category. I have heardabout Angela Duckworth in several articles I read prior to arriving at the […]
