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…
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…
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…
Book Review: The Way of Mercy: A Spiritual Pilgrimage Through Catholic Poland, by Stephen Binz The Way of Mercy by Stephen J. Binz is a profoundly moving and spiritually enriching journey through the heart and soul of Poland’s Catholic heritage. In this book, Binz skillfully combines history, biography and spirituality to offer readers an in-depth…
For more than two decades, I’ve been a part of the career-transition ministry at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Danville, CA, helping more than 6,000 individuals, spanning different faiths and age groups, embark on their journey to the next phase of their lives since the Dot.com crash in 2002. Our programs focused on helping participants…
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.…
J. Budziszewski’s book How and How Not to Be Happy is a refreshing and enlightening read in a world that seems to have lost its way when it comes to finding true happiness. In a culture where suicide, depression, nihilism, fear of the apocalypse, and a denial of God’s existence are pervasive, this book offers…
WSJ Obituary columnist James R. Hagerty’s book, Yours Truly: An Obituary Writer’s Guide to Telling Your Story, is a thought-provoking and engaging work that explores the importance of crafting our own obituary and telling our own story. Hagerty’s inspiration for writing this book comes from his own experience with his father’s passing. Like many people,…
A book review of The Unspoken Rules, by Harvard career advisor Gorick Ng— If you are a recent graduate or an early professional looking to make a splash in your career, then The Unspoken Rules: The Secret to Starting Your Career Off Right, by Gorick Ng is a book that you definitely need to read.…
