Hey, Shinnfans. I’ve been meaning for a while to post some recent books have captured my fancy. I intend to read these soon. Some of them I’ll read very soon (like as soon as I finish this blog post). Ok, here they are in no discernable order:
- Blink(new window) by Malcolm GladwellThis book is about the power of immediate
decision-making and assessment. I started reading it
today, and it’s every bit as good as I decided it would
be when I picked it up. Why that is I may have to read
further in the book to find out. - The Tipping Point (new window) also by Malcolm GladwellBy the same author, this book explores change,
epidemics, and what drives these things today in many
different spheres. I don’t know much about it, and I
don’t have the book yet. Anyone else read this? I
think I may be the last person in America to read it.
Talk about being behind the change curve. - Good Business (new window) by Giles Gibbons and Steve HiltonI started reading this book a few years ago and never
finished it. It’s haunted me ever since, because the
very little I read changed my life. It really did. It
radically altered my view of business, it’s purposes,
and its global impacts. The authors say
that if you want to change the world, you should
use business. And if you want to do good for your
business, you should try to change the world.
Profound? Yes. Obvious? Maybe to most. It wasn’t to
me. Worth Reading? Definitely. I checked out a
version of this from a school library, but I want to
own a copy to finish, keep, refer to, and share.
Probably my favorite book of the past several years. - The World is Flat(new window) by Thomas FriedmanI think God wants me to read this book. It’s alarming
the frequency with which this book (and recommendations
to read it) cross my path. In the space of four days,
I’ve been referred to it by a good friend (thanks,
Alex!), recommended to read it and ordered to read it
for one of my classes, and saw it mentioned in the
letters to the editor of the Lodi News Sentinel. I
walked into Borders last night with Lisa, and it was
the first book I saw. Knowing that fate would sooner
or later clobber me with this book, I beat the bugger
to the punch and purchased it (but on my terms: at 30%
off the cover price). I’ll let you know how it is. If
you ever want to borrow it, it’ll be on my shelf.
Well, that’s the short list for now. Has anyone read any of these books? Can you tell me what to expect? Any comments?
Cheers,
Andrew
Hey.
I have read The Tipping Point and a portion of Good Business for a class. I’m sure you will find both quite interesting.
Happy reading.
From Jon
Andrew,
I read The Tipping Point this summer. It was an interesting read. I think you will find the concept of power of word-of-mouth communication valuable as you beging your business in CA.
Hi Andrew,
I’m certainly enjoying your frequent blogs….in reference to your latest one…this G’ma is not behind the ‘curve’….she’s behind the ‘mountain’…Got any suggestions for a good romance novel??? I am impressed by your reading choices….and love watching you grow in your knowledge and chosen interests. Love ya………..
Thanks, Amanda and Jon. Grandma, Lisa says “The Notebook” (a recent movie taken from a book) is a good romance. She said the author also writes other romance novels. Let us know if you end up reading it!
Love you all,
Andrew
I read the Notebook…..also saw the movie. I just finished reading its sequel “The Wedding”…a real tearful story. It’s about re-kindled love in a marriage…from a man’s perspective. Bet all wives hope you men read it some day. Think I’ll try reading one of your suggested, thought-provoking books…I can try!!! Hugs