Hollywood producer Brian Grazer (A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13, 24, and many more) shares his secret to a “big” life and happiness in A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life. More than intelligence, persistence or connections, curiosity has been the key to living the life he wanted. He now wants to show us…
Book Review of “Quit” by Annie Duke. In Quit: The Power of Knowing when to walk away, Annie Duke, a former professional poker player and decision-making expert, flips the conventional narrative on its head by making a powerful case for the strategic value of quitting. Far from the negative stigma often associated with quitting, Duke…
Expanded Book Review: How the News Makes Us Dumb: The Death of Wisdom in an Information Society, by C. John Sommerville C. John Sommerville’s How the News Makes Us Dumb remains as relevant today as when it was first published in 1999. In an era where information is abundant but wisdom scarce, Sommerville’s insights into…
In 2014, when I first reviewed The Fourth Revolution: The Global Race to Reinvent the State by John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge, I was struck by how boldly they tackled the impending crisis in governance. They identified the key political challenge of the coming decade: fixing the bloated and dysfunctional state. Their analysis was as…
Book Review: “Sapiens Reinvented” by Dr. Jim Loehr Dr. Jim Loehr, the renowned performance psychologist and co-founder of the Human Performance Institute, who gained worldwide recognition for his groundbreaking, science-based energy management training system, has embarked on a profound journey with his latest book, Sapiens Reinvented: Saving the Species from a Deadly Evolutionary Flaw. A…
Dr. Travis Bradberry, co-author of the bestselling “Emotional Intelligence 2.0” and cofounder of TalentSmart EQ, has done it again with his latest book, “Emotional Intelligence Habits.” This book is more than just a guide; it’s a life-enhancing journey into understanding and enhancing emotional intelligence (EQ) through practical, daily habits. With his unparalleled ability to distill…
July 26, 2024 (first posted Dec 16 2020) — Best-selling memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, provides a first-hand account of growing up and then escaping a small town in Appalachia where the manufacturing jobs have been disappearing, wages have been stagnant, and opiate addiction has become rampant. The book speaks to the anger and frustration of the “forgotten” white working…
Book Review: The Family That Prays Together Stays Together: Discover the Promise and Power of the Rosary with Fr. Patrick Peyton, by Fr. Willy Raymond, C.S.C. Father Willy Raymond’s book, The Family That Prays Together Stays Together, is a testament to the transformative power of the Rosary. It is also a tribute to another, world-renown…
Book Review of “My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver” by Martin J. Schreiber “My Two Elaines” by Martin J. Schreiber is a moving and insightful account of one man’s journey through the challenging and often heartbreaking landscape of Alzheimer’s disease. As a former governor of Wisconsin, Schreiber is no stranger…
Stay Sane in an Insane World: How to Control the Controllables and Thrive, by Greg Harden is a powerful and inspiring book that offers readers valuable insights and practical advice on how to navigate life’s challenges and become the best version of themselves. Harden’s expertise in mentoring world-class athletes and his extensive experience in athletic…
ACI Prensa—An interview with the president of EWTN Spain about his book on the existence of God has gone viral on social media, underlining the interest of the so-called Gen Z (those born in 1997 or later) in the mystery of the existence of God. José Carlos González-Hurtado discussed his book “Nuevas Evidencias Científicas de…
Book Review of Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World, by McChrystal, U.S. Army (Ret.) with Silverman, Fusell and Collins. General Stanley McChrystal, U.S. Army Retired, took command of the Joint Special Operations Task Force in the Middle East in 2003 and transformed it from a hierarchical organization built on efficiency…
Book review of The Marketing of Evil, by David Kupelian In the turbulent sea of modern literature, there occasionally emerges a lighthouse of insight that pierces through the darkness of misinformation and guides us towards the shores of truth. David Kupelian’s “The Marketing of Evil: How Radicals, Elitists, and Pseudo-Experts Sell Us Corruption Disguised As…
The extraordinary story of the Ulma family is one of faith, courage, and heroic love of neighbor. Józef and Wiktoria Ulma risked their lives to protect three Jewish families during the Holocaust. On the night of March 24, 1944, German Nazis raided their farmhouse and cruelly shot all of the Jews the Ulmas were hiding…
Book Review of Fr. Gabriele Amorth: Rome’s Exorcist: The Official Biography, by Domenico Agasso. At the crossroads of profound spirituality and undeniable reality stands a towering figure: Father Gabriele Amorth. Domenico Agasso’s masterful biography, Fr. Gabriele Amorth: Rome’s Exorcist, unravels the enigma that was Fr. Amorth, an exorcist who dedicated his life to wrestling with…
In a nutshell, Peggy Stanton’s storytelling and heartfelt Reflections provide inspiration and a sense of purpose; a testament to the power of Faith its transformative impact on one’s life. From the White House to the White Cross: Confessions of a White House News Correspondent, is a remarkable memoir by Peggy Stanton that takes readers on…
Martin Lindstrom’s Ministry of Common Sense is a refreshing and insightful book that shines a light on the inefficiencies and nonsense that plague organizations today. Lindstrom, a well-respected business thinker, expert in neuro-marketing, and one of the world’s most influential people, takes a bold departure from his usual subject matter to explore the loss of…
Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon, by William D. Cohen, is an outstanding book that delves deep into the history of General Electric (GE), its transformation into a corporate giant under the leadership of legendary CEO Jack Welch, and its subsequent downfall under his successor, Jeff Immelt. Page-turner from start to…
James Golden’s book, Rush on the Radio: A Tribute from His Friend and Sidekick James Golden, aka Bo Snerdley, is a fascinating memoir that delves into the life and career of the legendary talk radio host, Rush Limbaugh. Who is Bo Snerdley? As a close friend and longtime collaborator of Limbaugh’s, Golden (known as “Bo…
In his remarkable book, The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance, Nate Zinsser takes readers on a transformative journey through the intricate workings of confidence. Anchored in research and first-hand experience As a performance psychologist at West Point, Zinsser brings a wealth of experience and credibility to his exploration of mental toughness training.…
