Andres Alejandr Freyre-Descartes’ Error
The book I’m reporting on today goes by the title: Descartes’ Error by Antonio Damasio. In the book, the author introduces his theory about emotion being a necessary part of reasoning and decision-making. The common paradigm is that the best way to make decisions is to keep emotions out of the equation and use logic, […]
Choon Yong-Common Stocks And Uncommon Profits
Begin: 7/16/2023Finished: 7/18/2023Title: Common Stocks and Uncommon ProfitsAuthor: Philip A Fisher Why I chose to read this book:To learn more about the equity market, understand the nuance of investing in the stock market. How to buy stocks? When to buy and when to sell and when not to. The don’ts for investors and how to […]
Jeffrey Piecka-This is the Day
Book: This is the DayAuthor: Tim TebowGenre: Non-Fiction Why I Read This Book: Two weeks ago I, along with 18 of my fellow Prison Brothers, were transferred to Thomson Federal Prison Camp (FPC) from Oxford FPC because Oxford had closed. Without property, which means no radio for watching TV, no tablet for music or movie […]
This is the Day – Jeffrey Piecka – 07/15/2023
Two weeks ago I, along with 18 of my fellow Prison Brothers, were transferred to Thomson Federal Prison Camp (FPC) from Oxford FPC because Oxford had closed. Without property, which means no radio for watching TV, no tablet for music or movie watching, and no commissary clothing, just standard issue pants and work boots, there […]
Choon Yong-Testosterone For Life
Why I chose to read this book:To educate myself about Testosterone (T). Symptoms of low T and its effect on health and other issues. How to test for low T and what to expect. The benefits of T therapy and its negative effects. Treatments for low T levels. Testosterone and Prostate cancer. Disk, side effects, […]
Choon Yong-Prison 8.344th Day
Book Report – Prison 8,344th Day Begin: 7/6/2023Finished: 7/9/2023Title: Prison 8.344th DayAuthor: Michael G Santos Why I choose this Book:To see how an inmate with Plans and Goals spends his day in prison. What I learned from this book:In order to survive in prison, we need a have Goals and Plans to ensure a successful […]
Makings of a Menace, Contrition—Piecka
Title: Makings of a Menace, Contrition of a Man Author: Halim. A. Flowers Genre: Non-Fiction Why I Read This Book: I had never heard of Halim Flowers before Michael Santos mentioned him in one of his Workbooks. I am extremely grateful that he did. Halim Flowers WAS a menace to society, like so many young […]
Extreme Ownership—Piecka
Book: Extreme Ownership Author: Jocko Willink and Leif Babin Genre: Non-Fiction Why I Read This Book: Every week in the Saturday version of the Wall Street Journal, they have a section titled “Review”. The second to last page always lists the top selling books for the week in Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Business. Out of 10 […]
Don’t Wait for Your Ship to Come in—Piecka
Book: Don’t wait for your ship to come in…Swim out to meet it Author: Dr. Gary Wood Genre: Non-Fiction Why I Read This Book: This book was pointed out to me not in the usual ways. Not in the Prison Library. Not referenced in another book I read. But instead, it was referred to me […]
Long Walk to Freedom—Piecka
Title: Long Walk to Freedom Author: Nelson Mandela Genre: Non-Fiction Why I Read This Book: Michael Santos was the first author I read that recommended “Long Walk to Freedom”. Several other books I have read mentioned it as well but it is when a former fellow Federal Prison Inmate recommends a book that also tells […]
