Wow! An incredible true tale of a young Italien boy who helped many Jewish people escape Italy to avoid the death camps of Nazi Germany. The author researched for years after he heard this story and then created a novel based upon the stories from Pino Lilla. Pino was 17 at the beginning of this story and was put into the most amazing and difficult situations you can imagine. Actually, I can not. A very brave young man that had some of life's most miserable things happen to him as he … [Read more...]
The Negotiator. By George Mitchell
The Negotiator: Reflections on an American Life I would vote for this man. Doesn't matter what, he has my vote. George Mitchell is one of the most grounded intelligent people I know. I've heard him speak a number of times and will go out of my way to listen to him speak. He grew up near me in Waterville Maine and returns often to Colby College to speak. His ability to tell a story and give you the essence of what went wrong and right is wonderful. This book tells about much of his life … [Read more...]
The Couple’s Retirement Puzzle. By Roberta K. Taylor and Dorian Mintzer
The Couple's Retirement Puzzle. 10 Must-Have Conversations for Creating an Amazing New Life Together I have known Dori Mintzer for awhile now and in the fall of 2017 I finally had the pleasure to meet her in person. We were both presenters at a Boomer Conference in Portland Maine. We had a wonderful lunch sitting outdoors enjoying a beautiful fall day. She gave me this book and signed it for me "Enjoy your journey". Dori and Roberta have written a very upbeat, optimistic, practical book … [Read more...]
I’ve Been Thinking…Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for a Meaningful Life. By Maria Shiver
I heard an interview with Maria Shiver and was so impressed with her commitment to meditation, mindfulness, and a search for a meaningful life that I had to buy the book. It really has been everything I had hoped for: reason and rationale for mindfulness hope to the future acknowledgment of what is important (family and yourself) advice on how to live a fulfilling life perspective...on so many things finding your purpose and then going for it and so much more. I loved … [Read more...]
On Trails: An Exploration. By Robert Moor
My good friend and backpacking buddy, Howard, sent me this book right before he clicked off another couple hundred miles of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). I finished it shortly after he got off the trail and we were able to talk about "trails". I truly enjoyed this book, written by a person who has obviously done some long-distance backpacking. Having around 1500+ miles of the PCT completed, mostly in 110-125 mile segments, but also one 200 mile stretch, and the original 400-mile backpack. He … [Read more...]
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