Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Boundaries When to Say Yes How to Say No

Author: Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
Title: Boundaries, When to Say Yes How to Say No
Plot: The importance of setting and enforcing social boundaries 
Note: This book is fantasic (particularly for Christians)!

Listen to "Boundaries When to Say Yes How to Say No [16 Mins]" on Spreaker.


Monday, October 28, 2019

Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving

Author: Washington Irving
Title: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Plot: A story about a love triangle that ends in confrontation
Note: A Classic Halloween Story

Listen to "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving [12 Mins]" on Spreaker.

Thursday, October 24, 2019

The Great Learning Holy Book of Confucionism

Author: Confucious
Title: The Great Learning
Plot: Chinese Confucionism. Confucious' prescription for both a healthy nation and population
Note: Though I am not of this religion, I was impressed with the writing.

Listen to "The Great Learning holy book of Confucianism [16 Mins]" on Spreaker.

Don't Let Your Kids Kill You

Author: Charles Rubin
Title: Don't Let Your Kids Kill You
Plot: How to navigate life as the parent of drug addicts
Note: Many useful tips are given regarding parenting techniques useful in deterring drug addiction. This book is fantastic!

Listen to "Don't Let Your Kids Kill You by Charles Rubin [12 Mins]" on Spreaker.


Monday, October 21, 2019

Today Only! A Grateful Shout Out to My Listeners by the Book Matrix

Author: The Book Matrix
Title: Today Only! A Grateful Shout Out to My Listeners
Plot: My funny way of saying thanks!
Note: I bet you didn't know I spoke so many languages

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

Author: John Steinbeck
Title: Or Mice and Men
Plot: A gripping story about one drifter who looks after his slow friend despite his shortcomings
Note: This is an excellent story!

Listen to "Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck [5 Mins] A Classic" on Spreaker.
Listen to "Of Mice and Men Part 2 - by John Steinbeck [11 Mins] A Classic" on Spreaker.

Listen to "Of Mice and Men Part 3 - by John Steinbeck [6 Mins] A Classic" on Spreaker.


I've posted the same review on Goodreads

Of Mice and MenOf Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book! It's a must read particularly for anyone who loved the Green Mile.




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Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu

Author: Lao Tzu
Title: Tao Te Ching
Plot: A 4-for-1. This holy book is the basis of Taoism. It's also a foundational study for Buddhism, Confusionism, Chinese legalism and even Chinese philosophy. 
Note: This is one of my most popular podcasts

Listen to "Tao Te Ching the holy book of Taoism and Buddhism by Lao Tzu - [44 mins]" on Spreaker.

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx

Author: Karl Marx
Title: The Communist Manifesto
Plot: His pamphlet espousing the virtues of communism
Note: My commentary is less than favorable

Listen to "The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx [37 Mins]" on Spreaker.

Monday, October 7, 2019

Irresistible Attraction

Author: Kevin Hogan and Mary Lee LeBay
Title: Irresistible Attraction
Plot: How to transform yourself into a success and this attract the opposite sex
Note: This book has a great middle, but I disliked the beginning and the end

Listen to "Irresistible Attraction by Kevin Hogan and Mary Lee LeBay [17 Mins]" on Spreaker.

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Meno by Plato

Author: Plato
Title: Meno
Plot: A dialog between Socrates and Meno about Virtue
Note: The discussion is whether virtue is taught, pracited or inherited through nature

Listen to "Meno by Plato [21 Mins] A Classic" on Spreaker.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Find Out Anything From Anyone Anytime

Author: James O'Pyle and Maryann Karnich
Title: Find Out Anything From Anyone Anytime
Plot: Useful tactics for interrogators to get to the truth
Note: These tactics require a captive audience

Listen to "Find out Anything from Anyone, Anytime [13 Mins] A book for Law Enforcement" on Spreaker.

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