Review:It was an excellent book but it does, perhaps unintentionally, show what is wrong with Boards of Directors. Bob Nardelli was CEO of The Home Depot for 7 years and while sales doubled, the stock was essentially flat, while employee morale was low. What point is a BOD of they are not overseeing how the CEO is running the company. It should not having taken 7 years to realize they were off the track and get rid of a CEO.

It was a very interesting read and shows that with hard work and persev... Read more

Review:Half way through the book so far. Filled with historical anecdotes about the period as well as some of the countries visited. Coming from the Pittsburgh, PA area, I found the references to the Western PA immigrant work ethic and strife poignant, especially when I learned of the plight of the coal stokers on the ocean-going ships. Their lives were misery and short with black lung, made worse when a ship was pushing for a record time crossing from the Far East to CA or across the Atlantic. The con... Read more

Review:I've sent several copies to friends now...it opened my eyes to what life in space is actually like. I'd never thought about such things as working with mitt-sized gloves, for example. But for me, learning about the early part of his life and how ONE BOOK (The Right Stuff) gave him focus and a goal. Thank you fro writing this, sir! Read more

Review:After years of wondering why serial killers engage in such monstrous behavior, I finally got the answers in this book.
Most of my previous research has rendered certain elements that contribute to such abhorrent behavior; however this book documents the research of someone who has been in the trenches fighting monsters. Read more

Review:Having worked with EMS in an HR role, everything in this book hit home. The stories of calls, the fact that EMS is a totally different breed, that you get used to the horrible calls, all true. Even as a stranger looking in I found the stories fascinating, even if they are gross to the outsider looking in. Read more

Review:What a powerful book. Beautifully written. Oppenheimer was a near-mythical figure and suffered a tragedy that was undeserved and spiteful. A must-read for anyone who wants a better understanding of this man and the times in which he lived. Read more

Review:438 Days provides the reader excellent detail in chronicling this incredible journey. The reader gets a true sense of directly observing this in real time, which is a key factor in the quality of the read. Mighty recommended! Read more

Review:I rode the school bus everyday with Janis and Cameron's brother to highschool. I would see Janis in the grocery store and stop and say hi. I cannot beleive all this happened in Red Bluff and to people I KNOW. Scary world out there. Read more

Review:This was a good book. I had read "Autobiography of a Yogi" which style was very humble and forthright. I did not get the same from this book because I thought the author was just slightly arrogant about his knowledge and status. Left me wondering if he was "true". However, I am a little like "doubting Thomas". Read more

Review:I so enjoyed reading about Henry and Jasper. Dogs are truly a best friend??. I don't feel so bad about spoiling my Shih Tzu, Jake. God bless you, Jasper and Peter. Oh, and I record "The Five" so I don't miss y'all. Read more