Fascinating book about the current and potential impact of computers and robots on our world. For sure to spawn much discussion. … [Read more...] about 21 Lessons for the 21st Century
Liane Moriarty keeps your interest as 9 strangers encounter each other at an upscale wellness spa in Australia. Quick, fun read. … [Read more...] about Nine Perfect Strangers
Interesting book about figuring out your personality and the impact our view of personality has on our relationships at home and at work. … [Read more...] about Reading People
Fantastic writing and a touching story--clever, witty, laugh-outloud funny. … [Read more...] about Calypso
Ooh. This is just too good to put into words. Her husband said: “I love it because it faithfully reflects the woman I have loved for so long.” Barack adds he may be a bit biased, but added, “She also happens to be brilliant, funny, wise—one of a kind. This book tells her quintessentially American story.” Here are some of the adjectives I wrote down as I read her remarkable memoir: transparent, accessible, real, vulnerable, inspiring, smart, incredibly well-written, and moving. I could go on, … [Read more...] about Becoming
The Ride of a Lifetime
Robert Iger has been the CEO of Disney for the past 14 years. He got his start with hard work and a bit of luck. He struck me as being an authentic person who has a lot to teach others about leadership and integrity. His book is chocked full of interesting stories and words of wisdom on what it takes to be a great leader.
Perhaps his biggest takeaway comes on the last page when he reminds his readers that "No matter who we become or what we accomplish, we still feel that we're essentially the … [Read more...] about The Ride of a Lifetime
Talking to Strangers
I was completely swept up in this Malcolm Gladwell book. I kept turning to whoever was around me saying, “Wow, this is utterly fascinating. Did you know?” That’s the effect Gladwell has on his readers as he pulls headlines from the media and re-examines historical events that you thought you knew something about (or actually knew nothing about) only to find that there’s a whole new way of looking at those things that are not only completely fascinating but also food for thought on how to … [Read more...] about Talking to Strangers
Semicolon
Semicolon is one of the most surprising, enlightening, and inspiring books I’ve read recently. Only a dork would love a little book about the history of a punctuation mark, but this dork will gladly defend this book till the cows come home. I’m not going to give all the juicy stuff away as I want you to enjoy every page. You simply MUST read it. And I will say that reading this book just might make you a better person. … [Read more...] about Semicolon
Lives of Girls and Women
When I first read Cheryl Strayed’s book Wild, I knew that I had to add it to my repertoire of “in character” portrayals. It was one of the most rewarding books I’ve ever brought to life. Her experience was so far from anything I could imagine doing—hiking the Pacific Crest Trail for months? No. way. Then when I got turned on to Strayed’s Tiny Beautiful Things, I was absolutely stunned by her insights into people, her openness and willingness to be completely vulnerable in her stories, and her … [Read more...] about Lives of Girls and Women