Reading

Read and be curious. Great men know something.

Life long learning is essential for every man and it never ends. Included below is a selection of books that are recommended for your enjoyment and learning. Some are quick easy reads, others are thicker and will take more time and effort. The titles and topics are intended to make make you better, to inspire, and to help. Great men know something and work hard at learning from others. Through reading and talking with others, we learn and challenge ourselves to understand important ideas and concepts to how the world works. Wise men push themselves to learn, always asking why.  Check back as we continue to refine and add more titles .

Book Recommendations: Title, Author, Topic

Nothing Like It In The World, Stephen E. Ambrose, Historical narrative about the building of the Transcontinental Rail Road. This is an incredible historical book about the political, financial, social and engineering of the transcontinental rail road. This is an amazing historical read.

Boys in the Boat, Daniel James Brown, Historical fiction about the American crew team that triumphed in the so-called Nazi Olympics of 1936. This is another amazing slice of history and view into a hard life, what team work looks like, and what it takes to do the work directly in front of you.

More Than Conquerors, William Hendriksen, 1900-1982. Philosophical and theological book providing an analysis on the Book of Revelation. This is complex and dense, however a must read for anyone interested in perspectives on Revelation. This is not a book to be read lightly and best read in conjunction with a parallel reading of referenced passages.

Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior In Company and Conversation, George Washington, 1732-1799. Applewood Books. A small booklet of 110 truisms by George Washington. A great little booklet with lots of quotes and insights on being polite. Certainly written for a time period, but also causes one to stop and think “what was he saying?”

Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time, Dava Sobel. Tells the story of how longitude and time were determined and measured at sea. Makes a great gift and is an easy read, incredibly interesting.

Fearless, The Undaunted Courage and Ultimate Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team SIX Operator Adam Brown, Eric Blehm. A story of a man of extremes, whose courage and determination fueled his life. It’s about a man who waged a war against his own worst impulses, including severe drug addiction. This is a great read for any young man finding his way or any parent dealing with son who is struggling with drug addiction.