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The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O. – Book Review

I’m a huge fan of time travel-themed science fiction. Neal Stephenson, along with his co-author Nicole Galland, nailed the time travel sub-genre perfectly in this magical and witty novel. Using an unconventional and engaging literary… 

Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger

One of the most surprising pieces of information Berger provides in his book, Contagious, is the importance of in-person word of mouth transmission of ideas. Berger asks the question, “What percent of word of mouth… 

(un)worthy Book Published

After months of work, I’ve finally published this short book. Here is a description: When John the Baptist declared that he was unworthy to be the slave of Jesus, he set a precedent for a… 

Book Nearing Completion

I wanted to have it done over a year ago. But alas, it is nearly done. One more chapter and the conclusion, and then off to get it edited. My goal is to have it… 

Book Review: The Name of God is Mercy by Pope Francis

Pope Francis has made his mark as a man of compassion and mercy, spending time with prisoners, outcasts, and those who may have unfortunately been considered enemies of the Christian church. In his short book,… 

Review of Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance

There are only a few people throughout recent history that we can honestly say have had a profound and lasting impact on our everyday life. Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Richard Branson, and Howard Hughes are… 

Book Review: Seveneves by Neal Stephenson

Who can imagine a catastrophic event causing worldwide devastation spanning thousands of years, causing humanity to pursue previously unthinkable survival strategies? In a profoundly complex and unpredictable way, Neal Stephenson does just that, while combining… 

Book Review: A Life with Words by Richard B. Wright

A question that weighs on the minds of many is that of the difference between reading a story and watching a visual presentation of the same story. Anyone who reads a book before watching the… 

Book Review: Essentialism by Greg McKeown

One of the most valuable lessons I learned in college was during my internship in the office of the college president. I admired President Mark Maxwell’s leadership style. He didn’t attempt to accomplish everything that… 

Review of I Still Love You by Michael Ungar

No parent wants a their child to be labeled as a “problem child,” but not many of us are confident about how to prevent that from happening. With three children of my own, and with… 

Review The Third Plate by Dan Barber

We have all been told since we were children that we should eat a well-balanced diet of grains, dairy, fruits, vegetables and protein, along with an active lifestyle, in order to maintain good health and…