Blink
Alternatively making the point to “trust your gut,” and also “not trust your gut,” this book is a fun and insightful read. Gladwell is a really great writer.
Author: dennis
Megabreak 2018
My first foray into sports photography. I don’t quite have the right equipment as my lens is very slow for the low light conditions, but overall was pleased with what I was able to get.
The Creature from Jekyl Island
How bankers created the Federal Reserve Bank for the benefit of bankers, not you. This book predicted the 2008 financial crisis and bailout decades in advance, and reads like an alternative history of the United States.
Confessions of an Economic Hitman
It was Perkins job to get foreign leaders to accept large loans that he never expected them to pay back. By defaulting the US or some company would then take over some sector of that countries economy. Some people think Perkins made this whole story up. I don’t.
The Silence
On politics and media manipulation, John Pilger usually has something worthwhile to say, on economic matters, he’s a moron.
The New Rulers of the World
A socialist whines about corporations exploiting the poor, but never bothers to ask “compared to what?”
The Bell Curve
This book started a shit-storm when it came out. The controversy came from one chapter which revealed evidence that the races are not equal on average when it comes to intelligence (IQ).
Real Dissent
What if both ‘Left’ and ‘Right’ are wrong? What if there is a third or fourth or fifth option? This book examines a variety of topics from an Anarcho-Capitalist point of view.
Demonic
I resisted picking up an Ann Coulter book for many many years. That was a mistake. She is both hilarious and insightful.
Speech-Less
The memoir of a political speech writer who worked his way up through Congress, the Senate, and eventually writing for George W. Bush. Fascinating and hilarious.
SJW’s Always Lie
Sort of a handbook for dealing with “Social Justice Warriors,” the over-sensitive and always offended creatures with blue hair that will try to get you fired for having an opinion.
Economics in One Lesson
This book comes highly recommended by many people, as a textbook maybe, but there are better reads on the subject IMHO.
End This Depression Now!
Paul Krugman is one of the most dangerous men alive. Why? Because he is both a brilliant writer – and – wrong about everything. I read this book as opposition research.
SuperFreakonomics
Using economic principles to investigate cultural phenomenon can lead to curious results.
The Money Men
A fascinating story of the men who sought to define and control money in American history. I have it on audio and probably listened to it 10 times.
The Big Short
The story of the misfits who saw the 2008 financial crisis coming and set out to profit from it. Amazing people and an amazing book. The movie is pretty good too.
Liar’s Poker
Lewis is a great writer, and his experiences as a new Wall Street trader are both educational and entertaining.
What Do You Care What Other People Think
More adventures with Nuclear Physicist Richard Feynman, including his inclusion on the Space Shuttle Challenger investigation.
Surely You’re Joking Mr. Feynmann
*****One of the most brilliant minds of the 20th century was also one of the funniest. From fixing radios by thinking, to arguing with Einstein, to cracking safes at Los Alamos, Feynmann never ceases to entertain.
Between a Rock and a Heart Place
***The story of 80’s rock star Pat Benatar and how she went from opera to rock’n’roll with a little help from Frank Sinatra along the way.
American Victory
Just picked this by random in the bookstore, ended up reading the whole thing on the spot. Inspiring story of a young wrestler, now MMA star Henry Cejudo.
Steve Jobs
According to almost everyone I know who ever met the guy, Steve Jobs was a jerk. But he was a highly effective jerk who made a lot of good things happen.
The 4-Hour Work Week
A new way of earning a living emerged with the advent of the Internet, this guy figured it out. You might too.
Rich Dad Poor Dad
Although I can’t say that I followed Kiyosaki’s advice to the letter, this book was both an inspiration and an eye-opener to thinking about money in a different way. It also inspired me to begin keeping a personal balance sheet, which turned out to be one of the best things I ever did.
Rule by Secrecy
Traces the connection between ancient secret societies and today. The connection is definitely there, whether or not anyone actually takes it seriously is another matter however.