BY: ROLF POTTS In one line: Inspired by a journey that’s ahead, and for anyone else who is feeling called to exploring a new place with a fresh take, this is an insightful and easy read. “We travel initially to lose ourselves. And we travel next to find ourselves. We travel to open our heartsContinue reading “Vagabonding”
Category Archives: Book Notes
1984
BY: GEORGE ORWELL In one line: An all-time classic and stark reminder to beware of government overreach and Authoritarian leadership…we are closer to a 1984-like world today than we’ve ever been at any point in history, with surveillance capitalism (among plenty of other things) at our doorstep. War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance isContinue reading “1984”
The Alchemist
BY: PAULO COELHO In one line: One of the best-selling books in history and an all-time favorite; timeless wisdom & inspiration for the depths of your soul–if you haven’t read this one, it’s time to pick it up 🙂 In one more line: A favorite excerpt: People need not fear the unknown if they areContinue reading “The Alchemist”
Speaker for The Dead (#2 – Ender’s Game Saga)
BY: ORSON SCOTT CARD In one line: This was the original book Orson wanted to write, however he ended up writing Ender’s Game first to set the stage to properly contextualize this book–another great work and very different than Ender’s Game–more philosophical, slower, less game theory & tactical strategy. Why is marriage necessary for anyone?Continue reading “Speaker for The Dead (#2 – Ender’s Game Saga)”
Coraline
BY: NEIL GAIMAN In one line: A quick, easy, and fun read with some beautiful prose and timeless nuggets of wisdom! Fairy tales are more than true. Not because they tell us dragons exist. But because they tell us dragons can be beaten. (Ch1) Cats don’t have names. You people have names. That’s because youContinue reading “Coraline”
The Power of Positive Dog Training
BY: Pat Miller Chapter 1 4 principles of positive training: All living things repeat behaviors that are rewarding and avoid behaviors that are not Your dog already knows everything you are going to teach him Use the same cues for each behavior Think about what you want your dog to do, not what you don’tContinue reading “The Power of Positive Dog Training”
Ender’s Shadow (#5 – Ender’s Game Saga)
BY: Orson Scott Card In One Line: Fun follow-on to the legendary Ender’s Game that doesn’t require you to have read the first or any other’s in the saga; character development and relational ties make this one a gem. A broken clock is right 2x/day (ch5) One of the laws of strategy: until you knowContinue reading “Ender’s Shadow (#5 – Ender’s Game Saga)”
Fairy Tale
BY: STEPHEN KING In one line: This is one of the best fantasy/sci-fi novels I have ever read, especially if you’re looking to expand your imagination and learn about the old, impressionable stories of childhood. You never know where the trap doors are in your life (ch1) Let your conscience be your guide (ch1) IContinue reading “Fairy Tale”
Parable of the Sower
BY: OCTAVIA E. BUTLER In one line: A fun read–a dystopian novel with beautiful writing and an embryonic perspective on faith, religion, prayer, and our existence, amidst visions of a demoralized society. All that you touch, you change. All the you change, changes you. The only lasting truth is change. God is change. – Earthseed,Continue reading “Parable of the Sower”
Waking the Tiger
BY: PETER LEVINE In one line: An excellent dive into trauma, it’s history, it’s role in society, and some actionable ideas & constructive thoughts around healing and using trauma to empower you. Prologue — Giving the body what it needs: Trauma – a psychological and medical disorder of the mind Trauma is a fact ofContinue reading “Waking the Tiger”
