Leaders & Notable People

Renegade: The Making of a President
Renegade: The Making of a President

Review:I thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Wolffe's detailed analysis of President Obama's two year journey to becoming President. This is a magnificent story and I know this book will stay in my personal library for years to come. Read more

Spiritual Insights from the World's Most Beloved Neighbor
Spiritual Insights from the World's Most Beloved Neighbor

Review:I appreciate the author's honesty and sincerity - and have no doubt that she had a special friendship with Mister Rogers. But the book lacks depth (also commented upon by another reviewer). The author states that Fred Rogers greatly admired and was a friend of Henri Nouwen, that renowned priest, pastor, professor and writer of the 20th century, yet also admits that she has read nothing of Nouwen. My sense is that she doesn't have the background to be able to articulate the contemplative heart... Read more

A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety
A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety

Review:Here's a leader whose life is actually worth emulating. I don't generally feel that connected to people I don't know, but I can't imagine being on this earth once this incredible human being passes. A world without Jimmy Carter will not be as bright, but it would have been a lot worse without all the good he did for it.

On a funnier note, my favorite part of the book is toward the end when someone asks him if he ever took the time to relax in his life. His response was to write a book abo... Read more

Why I Risked Everything to Leave Islam and Follow Jesus
Why I Risked Everything to Leave Islam and Follow Jesus

Review:This precious young woman exemplifies the irrepressible joy freedom in America really offers. She suffered unimaginable physical and mental pain and anguish yet through her new found faith in Jesus Christ gained comfort, peace and the true attributes of love. The tragedy she expresses in her book is, unfortunately, still perpetuated not only in many foreign countries but sadly, even here in America. When a culture classifies or mandates a woman's purpose in life to be severely limited with li... Read more

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