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Women by Charles Bukowski“Women” is novel by Charles Bukowski that follows the life of his alter-ego character, Henry Chinaski. Chinaski’s life largely mirrors Bukowski’s own. He’s an alcoholic writer who survives through on deadend jobs, however, his luck begins to change in “Women” as he starts to enjoy some moderate success as a writer and... Continue Reading →
Subtitled “31 Days Training with the Toughest Man on the Planet” this book is the story about the author hiring a former Navy SEAL to live with his family for a month during which he agrees to any training instruction his guest commands. The author, Jesse Itzler, qualifies as famous and well-known if you know... Continue Reading →
On Writing by Steven KingSubtitled, “A Memoir of the Craft”, this book is Steven King’s autobiographical reflection on his life as a writer and his approach to the art. The book appeals to anyone as it offers a glimpse into King’s life as he grew to become the writer we all know today. He details... Continue Reading →
Tides of War by Steven Pressfield As the subtitled, “A Novel of Alcibiades and the Peloponnesian War” suggests, this is the story of the Athenian Alcibiades, a prominent statesman and general in Athens around 400 BC. Like many of Pressfield’s books, this is a historical novel based on real characters and events. However, given it... Continue Reading →
Subtitled “A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption”, this book is the story of Louis Zamperini, a man whose saga sounds so far-fetched that it’s hard to believe it actually happened. Zamperini was a troubled youth who discovered running and eventually competed for the US in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He later... Continue Reading →
Shane by Jack SchaeferShane is a basic, classic western about a farming family that takes in a man to help work their land. The town is run by a controlling figure who intimidates and bullies the other residents and Shane becomes a motivating force to help his hosts and others fight back against their enemies.I... Continue Reading →
Subtitled “A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks”, this book is the autobiography of Mick Foley, the legendary pro wrestler. Naturally, this book caters to fans of pro wrestling but there is a story that will also appeal to a broader audience. Today, any wrestler with moderate fame has written a book. However, at the time... Continue Reading →
American Adulterer by Jed Mercurio American Adulterer is the story of John F Kennedy told as a historical novel. In my mid-30s, I went through a JFK kick. Like many, I was fascinated by his continually contradictory life. He was a brilliant visionary that represented the new age and attitude of our society. He overcame... Continue Reading →
Born Standing Up by Steve Martin Subtitled “A Comic’s Life”, this book is the autobiography of Steve Martin. As someone born in the late 70s, I primarily knew Steve Martin as an actor and was vaguely aware that he’d been a comic. In this book, he details his upbringing and the decisions that propelled him... Continue Reading →
Born to Run by Christopher McDougall Subtitled “A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen”, this book is the amazing story of the author’s journey to Mexico’s Copper Canyons to study the Tarahumara Indians, who were renowned for their legendary running abilities. More specifically, this tribe was known to have... Continue Reading →
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