Boy's Life by Robert McCammon The following is from the book's publicist: "Zephyr, Alabama, is an idyllic hometown for eleven-year-old Cory Mackenson — a place where monsters swim the river deep and friends are forever. Then, one cold spring morning, Cory and his father witness a car plunge into a lake—and a desperate rescue attempt brings his father face-to-face with a … [Read more...] about “Boy’s Life” by Robert McCammon
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“Crash Club” by Henry Gregor Felson
"Crash Club" by Henry Gregor Felson I read this book for the first time in fifth or sixth grade – well before I was of driving age. I recall that this was the book that really got me interested in reading for enjoyment. My dad had a clever little incentive system for me and my brother to read books in order to earn money to buy Sega Genesis games. I read Crash Club the … [Read more...] about “Crash Club” by Henry Gregor Felson
“How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie
"How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie If someone told me that I could only read one book for the rest of my life, this would be it. In fact, I keep this book at my bedside and try to read a chapter each day to keep these principles at the forefront of my conscience. Some of the anecdotes are a bit dated, but the principles remain more relevant than … [Read more...] about “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie