Tag: nonfiction
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Range by David Epstein – A Book Review
While discussing our range of interests with friends, one of them recommended a book with that very name — Range by David Epstein. You may remember this author from his other, very popular book entitled The Sports Gene. Subtitled Why Generalists Triumph In a Specialized World, Range offers many examples as to why it’s totally…
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The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell
I didn’t know exactly what to expect from The Bomber Mafia. The title is a little misleading if you’re not an air warfare aficionado. However, I generally enjoy everything Malcolm Gladwell writes, so I thought it was worth trying out. The Bomber Mafia proved a quick, informative, engaging read that not only entertained me, but…
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Think Again by Adam Grant – A Book Review
I chose to read Adam Grant’s Think Again after hearing Angela Duckworth mention it on No Stupid Questions. In Think Again, Grant challenges the reader to reconsider the thinking process. He provides ample evidence to reinforce the idea that thinking should not be a fixed exercise. The ability to change an opinion, the willingness to…
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The Singing Wilderness by Sigurd F. Olson – A Book Review
A friend recommended this book to me. We have a mutual admiration of Stephen King, and he knows I’m a writer, so I think he believed I’d appreciate Olson’s writing technique. My friend was most definitely correct! The Singing Wilderness is a series of essays depicting the various seasons in northern Minnesota. Olson somehow finds…
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Are You an Average American? You Should Read Andrew Yang’s The War On Normal People – A Book Review
If you’re anything like me, when you first heard Andrew Yang’s idea to give every American citizen $1,000 a month, you probably scoffed. In fact, I’m so cynical that I bypassed any kind of reactionary positive response at all. My immediate thought was, “Where’s this money going to come from?” However, after hearing Yang on…
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The Ride Of a Lifetime by Robert Iger – A Book Review
No one is more surprised that I’ve become a Disney acolyte than, well, me. The serious devotion began after visiting Walt Disney World. Since then, I’ve paid close attention to Disney’s dealings–both past and present. The acquisition of Pixar, securing Marvel, getting hold of the Star Wars intellectual properties, taking Fox, introducing Disney+ … these…
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Where To Stay At Disney World: Family 2018 Disney World Vacation (Part 3)
You have now successfully reached Orlando, so you’re going to need someplace to stay. When my parents were footing the bill back in the summer of 2017, we stayed at the Grand Floridian. This is an onsite resort, which means you are considered to be staying on Walt Disney World grounds. You get certain advantages…
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Pops by Michael Chabon – A Book Review
If you visit this site regularly, you probably know I’m a bit of a Michael Chabon fan. (I met him once, you know.) His latest book recently released, and I could not wait to read it. Pops is a very slim collection of nonfiction essays. I particularly enjoy Chabon’s nonfiction because he is unafraid. He…
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The Spectacular Sisterhood of Superwomen by Hope Nicholson – A Book Review
I got this item for free on Amazon Vine. When I saw it, I thought it would be perfect for my eight-year-old daughter. She’s developed a real affinity for super heroes, and I particularly want her to realize there are plenty of strong, intelligent, respectable female super heroes as well. Initially, I assumed this would…
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