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The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt poses on a 1903 trip to Yosemite with naturalist John Muir. The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt “I wish to preach, not the doctrine of ignoble ease, but the doctrine of the strenuous life, the life of toil and effort, of labor and strife; to preach that highest form of success which comes, not to… Continue reading
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As A Man Thinketh ~James Allen | Book Review
A century-old book that still cuts to the core of discipline and responsibility. As a Man Thinketh reminds us that thought precedes action, and character precedes circumstance. The mind is a forge, not a mirror — what we allow to take root there will shape every part of life. Continue reading
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The Snow Leopard ~Peter Matthiessen | Book Review
The Snow Leopard, by Peter Matthiessen Originally published: 1978 Genres: Travel literature, Natural history Awards: National Book Award for Contemporary Thought, National Book Award for General Nonfiction (Paperback) Description: In the autumn of 1973, the writer Peter Matthiessen set out in the company of zoologist George Schaller on a hike that would take them 250… Continue reading
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Saint Thomas Aquinas ~G.K. Chesterton | Book Review
Saint Thomas Aquinas, by G.K. Chesterton Originally published: 1933 Description: Chesterton’s customary wit and engaging storytelling provide a brief but vivid profile. He focuses on the saint’s life, rather than on theology, to illustrate Thomas’s relevance to modern readers. Purchase: Amazon Books Popular quotes from Saint Thomas Aquinas: “To one who has faith, no explanation… Continue reading
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A Higher Call ~Adam Makos | Book Review
A Higher Call: An Incredidible True Story of Combat and Chivalry in the War – Torn Skies of World War II, by Adam Makos Originally published: December 19, 2012 Authors: Larry Alexander, Adam Makos Nominations: Goodreads Choice Awards Best History & Biography Description: Five days before Christmas 1943, a badly damaged American bomber struggled to… Continue reading
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The Jungle Book ~Rudyard Kipling | Book Review
The Jungle Book, by Rudyard Kipling Originally published: 1894 Description: The Jungle Book is a collection of stories by English author Rudyard Kipling. The stories are fables, using animals in an anthropomorphic manner to give moral lessons. Purchase: Amazon Books My only exposure to Kipling’s classic was the Disney version and a cartoon rendering of… Continue reading
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Fast After 50 ~Joe Friel | Book Review
Fast After 50: How to Race Strong for the Rest of Your Life, by Joe Friel Originally published: January 10, 2015 Description: For runners, cyclists, triathletes, swimmers, and cross-country skiers, getting older doesn’t have to mean getting slower. Drawing from the most current research on aging and sports performance, Joe Friel–America’s leading endurance sports coach–shows… Continue reading
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The Slight Edge ~Jeff Olson | Book Review
The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness, by Jeff Olson This edition published: November 4, 2013 Description: “The Slight Edge” is a way of thinking, a way of processing information that enables you to make the daily choices that will lead you to the success and happiness you desire. Learn why some people make… Continue reading
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