books: my life on

books: my life on

books:

My life on

My So-Called Freelance Life: How to Survive and Thrive as a Creative Professional for Hire

Michelle Goodman

Seal Press, 2008

Cure for the Common Freelancer
If you're like me, you probably fell into your freelance lifestyle, rather than deliberately planned and strategically designed a solo career. Which is why Goodman's book had me at the title! This is a well-written, hilarious, solid resource for creative types who ...

Things I have learned in my life so far

Stefan Sagmeister

Abrams, 2008

Sagmeister Always Rocks
Like his first book, this one is filled with clever design details and insights into his process. Unlike the typical designer, Sagmeister speaks of his process in terms that more are akin to self-improvement and self-analysis and than technique, giving us plebians ...

My Life as a Quant: Reflections on Physics and Finance

Emanuel Derman

Wiley, 2007

Appreciation for author's effort
Though I barely have a clue about the models presented in the book, the author provided a very informative and descriptive view of life as a Quant. It even gives a picture of working in Wall Street. I thank the author for his effort.

Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life

Spencer Johnson

G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1998

I'm Surprised!
I am surprised that more people are not raving about this simple book that uses simple concepts that can be so amazingly powerful. Recognizing how we deal with change, and really understanding what that means in our lives, can be one of the most powerfully moving ...

Wooden

John Wooden

McGraw-Hill, 1997

A master teacher's thinking on life and work
This small book by one of the most renowned sports figures of all time has less to do with Coach Wooden's winning records as a player and coach as it does with his broader views on what defines a "winner" - in attitude, in action, and in thought. As applicable in the ...

The House on First Street: My New Orleans Story

Julia Reed

Ecco, 2008

Julia's a true asset to Nola...
... so how could her book be anything but 5 stars??? ;) Julia was one of the few saving graces in Anderson Cooper's countless negative reports on Nola post-Katrina.

Cancer on $5 a Day* *(chemo not included): How Humor Got Me Through the Toughest Journey of My Life

Robert Schimmel, Alan Eisenstock

Da Capo Press, 2008

Schimmel Finds Humor in a Possible Death Sentence.
In many ways, Robert Schimmel is the Lenny Bruce of our times. After experiencing his performance at the Denver Comedy Works this past weekend, I read this memoir chronicling his deeply-personal, life-and-death battle with Stage III non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Bob is a ...

Ready, Set, Grow!: A What's Happening to My Body? Book for Younger Girls

Lynda Madaras

Newmarket Press, 2003

YOU ARE NORMAL! Author is not scary, but factual and funny
I got this book for my 10 year old since she is wearing a bra and having some spotting. I wanted her to know why her body is changing and that she is just fine and not weird! This book is very positive and explains things very well. It does use specific terminology ...

My Life on the Run: The Wit, Wisdom, and Insights of a Road Racing Icon

Bart Yasso, Kathleen Parrish

Rodale Books, 2008

Great running stories by a well-traveled runner
I was wondering when Bart would get around to writing a book about his running experiences. My Life On The Run made it worth the wait. If you want to find out what it's like to run in some of the strangest and most exotic races around the globe (and how to train for ...

How to Succeed in the Game of Life: 34 Interviews with the World's Greatest Coaches

Christian Klemash

Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2006

An outstanding read
A thoroughly enjoyable and motivating read. This is a remarkable collection of exclusive interviews with the best American sports coaches of the last 40 years. The author has packed a voluminous amount of wisdom, inspiration and facts into what amounts to a road map ...

The Accidental Teacher: Life Lessons from my Silent Son

Annie Lubliner Lehmann

AuthorHouse, 2008

FANTASTIC
This book provides realistic insight into the life of a parent with a child with autism. It also allows anyone facing a major life challenge to find comfort in what the author is willing to share. The book flows nicely and makes for an easy and enjoyable read!

Winter on the Farm (My First Little House)

Laura Ingalls Wilder

HarperTrophy, 1997

Wonderful Book for Boys
This is a strong, family/work ethic "history" book for boys, which is rare. This is on my list for gifts right along side, "Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel".

Permanent Passenger: My Life on a Cruise Ship

Micha Berman

Lulu.com, 2007

Permanent Passanger, my life on a cruise ship
We love to cruise and this book was very interesting. Fun to see behind the scenes. Gave this book to the assisant CD on our last cruise and he said he had a waiting list of crew members wanting to read it. Our copy is now a permanent passenger on the Carnival ...

Letters to My Son: A Father's Wisdom on Manhood, Life, and Love

Kent Nerburn

New World Library, 1999

Best book I've ever read of things that should be said.
In my 61 years of male life experiences, this is my favorite book, for it puts to words human ideals that are so beneficial for people of all ages to understand. I found this book by chance in a used book store and bought it to read, to reflect on my experiences ...

My Life and Work - An Autobiography of Henry Ford

Henry Ford

www.therichestmaninbabylon.org, 2008

Management Classics
Henry Ford is the classical writer on management. He stands on a same line with Sun Tzu, Niccolò Machiavelli, Robert Owen, Frederick Taylor and Henri Fayol. This is the foundation of all the management literature, and every modern manager should be aware with the ...