The book starts by covering Commodore Anson's background, his expedition plans with six ships, the difficultIncredible story during the 18th century.
The book starts by covering Commodore Anson's background, his expedition plans with six ships, the difficulties at sea during the trip, the shipwreck of the Wager near Chile and dynamics of the survivors, Captain Cheap, midshipman Byron, and others.
The last third of the book is very interesting as it covers the attempt to journey back to England and the repercussions of the men's experience while on Wager island. Huge loss of life.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes history and sea adventures....more
Excellent book. I recommend it to anyone interested in American history, Native American history, and true crime.
This book follows the Reign of TerrorExcellent book. I recommend it to anyone interested in American history, Native American history, and true crime.
This book follows the Reign of Terror of the Osage nation in the 1920s, and the investigations into the murders both in the 20th and 21st centuries. Grann's offers exceptional background information to better understand the socio-economic climate at the time. The Osage became one of the richest people in the world due to oil but the greed and violence that occurred, especially after the US gov introduced guardianship of their wealth, threatened their livelihood....more
Really good book about relationships. This one specifically targets blended families. However, I joked that I'd make anyone considering divorce reads Really good book about relationships. This one specifically targets blended families. However, I joked that I'd make anyone considering divorce reads it, it provides some insights on the psychological impact divorce has on children, and would probably make them not easily give up on their marriage.
Unlike other blended family books that tend to focus on the relationship with the children, this book offers more targeted advice to the couple. Highlighting that a strong relationship can be the foundation to a healthy blended family.
I recommend this book to anyone with kids, considering a blended family, or just curious about the topic.
Iger offers excellent insights into the Disney deals. I found it interesting that he put a lot of emphasis on innovation but I fouI enjoyed this book.
Iger offers excellent insights into the Disney deals. I found it interesting that he put a lot of emphasis on innovation but I found he didn't do any of it. He increased the value of Disney with acquisitions of other companies and only built Disney+ after other efforts proved successful - like Netflix, HBO, etc. At some point he talks about the Disney film producing unit being outdated and chaotic, which pushed him to buy Pixar. At no point in time does he talk about innovating to make that business unit succeed.
The lesson is that you gotta have a lot of money, networking, and go after the companies doing the actual innovating.
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys memoirs of successful business people....more
I recommend this book if you like reading about people's running journey.I recommend this book if you like reading about people's running journey....more
This is a great book. I would have very much preferred to have read this in High school than some of the other literature selections.
The first part ofThis is a great book. I would have very much preferred to have read this in High school than some of the other literature selections.
The first part of the book is about Frankl's experience while he was a prisoner at a concentration camp during WWII. He shares stories about their days and how they dealt with the inhumanity and cruelty of it.
The second part of the book gets more into his work in logotherapy - a concept he developed. Through his practice after the war he was able to work on understanding how people go on once they start thinking/questioning about what their life meaning is, especially after difficult events.
Overall a great read. I recommend this book to anyone, even if not facing difficult events, the book shares some techniques and ideas of how to overcome those kind of situations - even dealing with smaller events could benefit with the content of this book....more
I don't even remember what this book was about, that's how unremarkable it was. Something something do something with your life. Might need to re-readI don't even remember what this book was about, that's how unremarkable it was. Something something do something with your life. Might need to re-read it.
I've only read two other chef memoir books and they talked about cooking. This one is different in that it reads more as an entrepreneur book, more abI've only read two other chef memoir books and they talked about cooking. This one is different in that it reads more as an entrepreneur book, more about the business side of cooking. It also talks about mental health and Chang's struggles with it from a very young age, he's not shy about it and I was pleasantly surprised to have encountered this very sincere and open discussion around a topic that feels very prevalent in the cooking-sphere.
I recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of David Chang....more
This is a great book and I recommend it to any fan of history and pirates. This is a history book, not an adventure book.
The book really explores AmeThis is a great book and I recommend it to any fan of history and pirates. This is a history book, not an adventure book.
The book really explores America's ties to pirates, the most famous ones (Blackbeard, Kidd, Low, and others), during the Golden Age of piracy, mainly focusing on the period between late-17th century until mid-18th century. I found it enlightening to learn about all the deals the colonies made with privateers and pirates - it made me wonder how much of America's early wealth came from those ventures. It examines the culture and practices on pirate ships and the legal and actual battles of the English crown and colonies to fight the monster they created.
I really enjoyed this book. The first half earns it the full rating from me.
This is a beautiful account of Chef Éric Ripert's early years. The first hI really enjoyed this book. The first half earns it the full rating from me.
This is a beautiful account of Chef Éric Ripert's early years. The first half of the book he talks about growing up with divorced parents and how he felt during those years, in a home where he didn't really feel like he fit in, always longing for his father who had a new family and would only see occasionally. On one hand it's really sad, on the other, I can only commend him for bringing back all those memories and writing about it, very brave.
The second half of the book is about his teen and early twenties - when he starts his cooking apprenticeship/career. You really get the feel of what failing up really means. This guy was a shitshow in the kitchen - pure luck or connections make him a cook. And with enough opportunities he keeps improving - up to the level of chef poissonnier aka fish. The thing is that you can't help but to stick with him through the constant mishaps. He manages to meet incredible people that keep you interested.
I recommend this book if you like famous chefs and what to learn a bit from their kitchen experiences. It's also a wonderful story of overcoming childhood trauma from divorce....more
Great biography. This book covers Maya Angelou's life from when she was about 3yo until late teens.
Maya Angelou is very engaging in her writing and yGreat biography. This book covers Maya Angelou's life from when she was about 3yo until late teens.
Maya Angelou is very engaging in her writing and you definitely feel like you are next to her throughout the book. She gives insight into life in the south, black business owners, racism, self-advocating as a black woman in America, sexual awakening as a teenager. She also talks about being sexually assaulted as a very young child - very strong imagery - and how that impacted her young life.
I recommend this book to anyone who appreciates Maya Angelou's work, or if they are interested to learn about black history in America....more
The book is great if you like Anthony Bourdain's unapologetic tone.
Bourdain shares great stories and advice about the restaurant industry. I wonder hoThe book is great if you like Anthony Bourdain's unapologetic tone.
Bourdain shares great stories and advice about the restaurant industry. I wonder how much of it stands true today, 20 years after it was written. He describes the industry as chauvinistic and bro like culture ...more
Man gets played into running an ultramarathon lol.
I truly enjoyed Tom's writing. I felt as if I were there with him along the way. Every little detailMan gets played into running an ultramarathon lol.
I truly enjoyed Tom's writing. I felt as if I were there with him along the way. Every little detail added to the experience. The training, the struggle, the races, the family dynamics, I could have spent hours going over and over these stories. I dreaded finishing this book so much that I even stoped reading for like 4 months.
I loved this book. I'd recommend it to anyone who likes running (or the idea of it) and wants to listen to someone's incredible journey from 0 to ultra....more
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