Daniel Ragsdale
In a word, life-changing (OK, OK, 2 words!). The fact that I put this book on more of my goodreads “shelves” than any other book speaks, well, volumes.
Christian or non-Christian, you can not help but be inspired by Scotty's story.
A quick and easy read. One of Coelho's most famous works. In the Alchemist he presents and an interesting parable that focuses on the importance of identifying and pursuing one's true and overarching purpose.
A great narrative that truly gets to the heart of the shallowness of our prevailing “societal values.” Blind ambition bereft of any discernable virtues lead to, well...
A nice companioin to the F. Scott Fitzgerald's books.
A great eye-opener for me! I do not agree with some of Russell's conclusions but I think he did a wonderful job bringing to life the deep thinkers who have had such a profound impact on the way we think and reason.
An inspirational call for Catholics and Evangelicals to join forces - not to denigrate other faith traditions but to highlight to life-affirming message of Christianity.
Too funny but then again, as I have always said, Soy lo mejor!(p. 118) Also, I didn't really need any coahcing on “annoying my siblings” (p. 49) I already have long been a Highly qualified expert (HQE) in that area.
Another in a series of books that I have read recently that I considered to be “live-changing.” Bronson's latest effort provides answers but, more importantly, leaves one with questions about life's meaning. I believe these questions are addressed, if not answered fully, in “Men and Women and the Mystery of Love” by Edward Sri and in “Believe: The Words and Inspiration of Archbishop Desmond Tutu.”
Fish! Tales: Real-Life Stories to Help You Transform Your Workplace and Your Life
Yet another short “self help” book that is well-worth the few hours that you might invest in reading it.
This book intrigued and fascinated me. The British author provides an excellent and accessible summary of the great contributions to science and philosophy that Bacon over the course of his life. His desire to pursue all possible knowledge about the physical world by employing a vast bureaucracy of civil servants was,of course, both overly ambitious and some what misguided. Never-the-less, I can conceive of another soul who did more to advance the development of natural philosophy (later, simply, the sciences).
An excellent review of how “values” have been used (and abused) by our political parties over the past 60 or so years.
An extraordinarily well-written treatment of the topic of leadership. Brigadier General Dan York articulates a straightforward and useful model of leadership that is applicable in all settings. In this important work he, among other things, highlights the overriding importance of the quality of the relationship between the leader and the led. This is a “must read” for anyone who has (or will be) called upon to lead others.
Not surprisingly, this parody is apparently much funnier if read the Celestine Prophecy first.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this short work, from beginning to end. I am really looking forward to reading the memoir that the author, Niall Williams, co-wrote with his wife, Christine Breen, “O Come Ye Back to Ireland: Our First Year in County Clare”
This book was too awesome. A while back I read and thoroughly enjoyed Robinson's novel, “Home.” It details the same fascinating and moving story presented in Gilead, but from another perspective. Both works are worthy of the Pulitzer prize she won for Gilead. I am now inspired to read her earlier novel, “Housekeeping,” which was nominated for a Pulitzer back in the early '80s.