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Subtitled “From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail”, this book is the story of the author’s trek along the PC trail in her early 20s. She was not a hiker and had no experience, yet took on a mountainous challenge during a confusing time in her life. The book is somewhat an autobiography... Continue Reading →
“Open” by Andre Agassi is one of the best books I’ve ever read (listened to, actually). It has been labeled a great sports autobiography, but it could lose the “sports” sub-category because it stands on its own as simply an incredible book. Part of its beauty is that Andre Agassi didn’t seem to have an... Continue Reading →
Wise Guy by Nicholas Pileggi Subtitled “Life in a Mafia Family”, this book was the basis for the movie “Goodfellas” and is the confessional account of Henry Hill, who served as an associate to a prominent New York crime family. Despite having seen the movie countless times, the book was still an incredible read. It... Continue Reading →
Crash and Burn is the second autobiography by comedian Artie Lange. The book is incredible, but it’s probably not for everyone. I started this on a fluke because it was on sale through Audible. I hadn’t read his first autobiography but fortunately that didn’t take anything away from the enjoyment of this book. Although, saying... Continue Reading →
Book Report - I Can’t Make This Up by Kevin Hart Subtitled “Life Lessons”, this book is comedian Kevin Hart’s autobiography. His story is fascinating and the book is thoroughly entertaining. The book chronicles Kevin’s upbringing under a strict disciplinarian mother and the influences of his wild, irresponsible father. The book does a great job... Continue Reading →
Child of God by Cormac McCarthyMcCarthy is one of the few authors whose work I purchase and read sight unseen. He has many great works across multiple ranges and has proven himself countless times over. I could rattle off several of his more known titles, all of which are great, but Child of God was... Continue Reading →
The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday Subtitled “The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph” this book examines anecdotal historical events and outlines how challenges ultimately led to triumphs. I discovered the author years ago when his blog was under the Tucker Max platform. He has since landed numerous books on the bestseller... Continue Reading →
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Subtitled “A Fable About Following Your Dream” this book is an incredible short novel about a young shepherd boy who travels from Spain to Egypt in search of his “personal legend”. Through twisting events and circumstances, he finds that the success of his expedition is made possible only by the... Continue Reading →
Finding Ultra by Rich Roll Subtitled “Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World’s Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself”, Finding Ultra is the autobiographical story of Rich Roll. I came into this book blindly after it was recommended by a coworker. I’d never heard of the author nor his notoriety as an endurance athlete, podcast... Continue Reading →
Book Report - The Winter of Frankie Machine by Don Winslow Don Winslow is a fiction writer specializing in crime thrillers. I first learned of him from a podcast interview he gave and was immediately engaged as he described his early experiences as a private investigator and on expeditions abroad. The Winter of Frankie Machine... Continue Reading →
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