Crush It! Wow Now Is The Time To Cash In Your Passion

By Gary Vaynerchuk

Gary Vaynerchuk's book was written in 2009 so some technical aspects are a bit dated and some tips are common knowledge, but very helpful. I gave four stars for the following:

1. His compelling personal story and expertise.
2. The passion he brings to the book and desire to infuse it in others.
3. Emphasis on building a community, caring, and storytelling.
4. No quick fix promises, but rather hard, hard work mixed with business savvy. 

Gary reads the audible version -- that is a big plus. 
A few notable words:

**Vaynerchuck says, "True success, financial, personal, and professional lies above all in loving your family, working ridiculously hard, and living your passion . . . ." 

** "Always listen to your DNA, it will always lead you in the right direction." ???

** Business is not just about making money people . . . and you think it is your broken.

The Giving Tree

By Shel Silverstein

A fantastic book for children and adults about self-centeredness and self-sacrificing love. Shel Silverstein's story is a delightful read. While the author does not provide any questions for follow-up, anyone can start with the story and continue the conversation on the meaning of love.

Poke The Box

By Seth Godin

Seth's Godin's mantra: "The relentless act of invention, innovation, and initiative is the best marketing asset." This is my second time working through Poke The Box. Seth has taught me to "Ship it!" I have been applying that principle to my many facets of my life, most notably to blog posts that might die on the vine because they were not "just right." Seth is a thinker who helps you think and an encourager who pushes you to act. There are so many gems in this book. Spend the money. Invest the time. Read and reread Poke The Box . . . and then act.

The Digital Photography Book

By Scott Kelby

My copy of The Digital Photography Book (Vol 1) is from 2009, but the tip and "secrets" were/are not out of date -- and I'm shooting more and more with my mirrorless Sony a6500. This book is so helpful. Loved the short lessons, easy-to-read pace, and practicability of this resource.

The End Of Reason

By Ravi Zacharias

Ravi Zacharias provides a cogent response to Sam Harris and the new atheists. Zacharias shows the inconsistencies of the atheistic position, often turning atheistic arguments on their heads. Brief, insightful, challenging, helpful. A short read with a big punch. A great resource for students and their parents or for anyone who needs helps sorting out the confident cries of the atheists.

A Farewell To Arms

By Ernest Hemingway

Hemingway's "A Farewell To Arms" is a 320 page exposé on Solomon's, "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity" (Ecclesiastes 1:1). Employing his brilliant literary brevity Hemingway paints that vanity of war and life "under the sun" during World War I. The book was not a page-turner for me, but his scenes of war, flight from it, intimacies of love, sad gripping conclusion, and masterly use of economy of language help me understand why it is considered a literary masterpiece.

Churchill: The Life

By Max Arthur

A splendid pictorial biography on Winston Churchill, covering his entire life. Max Arthur provides historical context to each of the 260 pages of photographs. This book is fascination and education.

Marching Off the Map

By Tim Elmore & Andrew McPeak

Tim Elmore combines diligent research, leadership development expertise, and wise observation to provide insight and practical help for anyone who wants to understand and work more effectively with Gen Z. Marching Off The Map is one of my “Top 5” reads for 2017. This book is for the reflective practitioner. You can’t read it and not think, “How am I going to implement this?”