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Wednesday, June 06, 2007

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A review of my recently read books:

 

The Upcoming Economic Collapse by Dr Stephen Leeb

            -Discusses the impending oil crisis, what we can do to prepare and where to invest your money to succeed in the future.  Highly recommended!  I want my own wind turbine now.

 

The Road Less Traveled by Scott Peck

            -I finally read this best selling classic.  I see this book quoted everywhere and finally read it myself.  I loved it!  Everyone read this one if you haven’t yet.

 

What’s So Amazing About Grace by Philip Yancy

            -A refreshing and challenging read.  Great for discussion.

 

The Gospel According to Starbucks by Leonard Sweet

            -I loved this book.  It’s a perfect mix of spiritual principles and marketing genius.  A great read if your into business models, marketing and the emerging culture.

 

Shopaholic and Sister by Sophie Kinsella

            -I’m reading the entire series and it’s a great laugh and choice fiction.

 

A New Kind of Christian by Brian McLaren

            -A thought provoking introduction to the philosophy of the emerging church movement.

 

Every Second Counts by Lance Armstrong

            -Inspiring read.  It has more racing and training details than his first book, It’s Not About the Bike.  Read the first book first, it’s better and talks more about his battle with cancer.

 

Collapse by Jared Diamond

            -I’m on an environmental/anthropology/economic crisis info kick.  This books presents new concepts to me and is helping round out my world view.

 

Abba’s Child by Brennan Manning

            -I love Brennan Manning’s books.  Highly recommended!  It is similar to Ragamuffin Gospel but includes more of his personal journey toward grace.

 

and finally…

The Happiest Baby on the Block

            -After you get married, I guess you begin reading child raising books.  Never too early to start.

 

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Wow! When do you ever find the time to read like this? I am impressed.
Posted 6/7/2007 9:42 AM by Pam4him - reply

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you can cover twice as many books by listening to some on CD, some on MP3, and some the old fashioned way.
Posted 6/7/2007 3:16 PM by swedeinwyo - reply

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ryc: i'll hopefully move out to OR by july.  i'm still waiting to hear back from HP.  i'm authentically tired of research and thesis.:)
Posted 6/13/2007 11:50 AM by davidannweiser - reply

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ryc:  The Bate of Satan, and the history of the Assemblies of God.  The new history book is more indepth and I love history.  I am gaining a lot of understanding for the now because of reading about the history.
Posted 6/13/2007 10:14 PM by rev_rootbeer - reply

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Someone said, "Good readers make good leaders." Keep it up. You're pretty diverse in your topics that's for sure.
Posted 6/14/2007 2:22 AM by hobbsnpoland - reply

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I like to think of my "real life" as starting 27 years ago. I have covered too much ground in that time to discount it all by not considering it as such. Especially in the last few years, I have had too many trials, stressors, victories, and changes to overlook. I perceive this new phase to be just an extension of what has already been in motion. I hope things are going well for you there!
Posted 7/12/2007 8:47 AM by SheriAnnRawlings - reply

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are you coming to phoenix yet?
Posted 7/25/2007 11:59 AM by oneiders - reply

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What do you mean you have to see it....I am cruising down the highway looking for adventure.  Actually I am trying to prep myself  for riding to campus in the fall.  At least when the weather is nice.  I will try to write my version of the story this weekend.  Stay in tune for the rest of the story.
Posted 7/26/2007 10:30 PM by wyosunflower - reply


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