Turn that Ship Around!
Title — Turn That Ship Around! Author — L. David. Marquet Genre — Non-Fiction Why I read this book: While reading another book in which I have completed a previous book review, Simon Sinek’s “Leaders Eat Last”, there is a chapter in which the author refers to a story of a former Nuclear Submarine Commander […]
Grit—Piecka—Book Report
Grit Book Project #5 Author–Angela Duckworth Genre–Non-Fiction Why I read this book: It just so happens that one day I had just finished reading one of my books and there was going to be a couple days gap before my next book was coming in the mail so I was browsing the prison library when […]
Leaders eat Last—Piecka—Book Report
Title–Leaders Eat Last Author–Simon Sinek Genre–Non-Fiction Why I read this book: There were 2 major reason why I NEEDED to read this book “Leaders Eat Last”. The first is the fact that it is the newest book from Simon Sinek. Simon Sinek, the author of “Start With Why”, is a fantastic author when it comes […]
The Boys in the Boat—Piecka—Book Report
Title—The Boys in the Boat Author–Daniel James Brown Genre–Non-Fiction Why I read The Boys in the Boat: My mother, an avid reader, recommended The Boys in the Boat. I grew up watching my mother read during her spare time. Her growing book collection inspired me to pick up a book when I had time. She […]
Fly into the Wind—Piecka—Book Report
Title – Fly Into The Wind Author – Lt Colonel Dan Rooney Genre – Non-Fiction Why I Read This Book: During one of the many daily sessions I was in the prison library reading, one of my fellow PB’s (Prison Brothers – That is my own substitute name for inmates) handed me a magazine that […]
Choon Yong-Post Conviction Remedies
Begin: 7/3/2023Finished: 7/5/2023Title: Post Conviction RemediesAuthor: Michael G Santos Why I Chose to read this book:I like to educate myself about the legal system, structure, Barriers to Justice, Post conviction remedies, process, and how to navigate through the legal system. During my sentencing phase, I was not aware of all the Judicial Jargon that were […]
Choon Yong-Success after Prison
Title: Success After Prison Author: Michael J Santos Date Begin: 6/25/2023 Date Completed: 7/2/2023 Why I read this book: This book teaches us how to prepare for success after prison. We need to plan for success while in prison and at different stages of incarceration by educating ourselves, working to contribute to society, and building […]
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People-Santos
Book Title: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Book Author: Dr. Stephen Covey Date Read: I read The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People early during my prison term. Why I read The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People: A friend of mine sent me a letter about reading Stephen Covey’s book on personal development. Since he […]
Choon Yong-Gambling in Prison
Title: Gambling in Prison Author: The handout was provided by Dr. Liupakorn – Psychology Department. BOP Handout. Finished: 6/29/2023 Why I read this Handout: This is required reading recommended by the psychology unit. The Purpose of Gambling in Prison is to determine if You have a gambling problem: Prior to prison and while in prison. […]
Choon Yong-Release Plan
Title: Release Plan 2023 Author: Michael G Santos Finished: 6/25/2023 Why I chose to read this book: This book teaches me how to prepare a release plan and continuous updates in the future. The Release Plan is a tool to communicate with stakeholders: Case Manager, Counselor, Unit manager, Work supervisor, probations officer, POB officers, community […]
