Hi all: It's another fabulous evening here. Will it ever end?

I was just reading what books our President is taking on his vacation this year. One of the ones he's reading is John Adams by David McCullough. I too am reading this right now and hightly recommend it. What's remarkable is how our first three Presidents were also involved in our independence; Washington, Adams and Jefferson. What an exciting time to live in.

Other books I've enjoyed lately were by Garrison Keillor, Senator Frank Church's son, "Waiting" ( a book about two young boys who were exiled in China during the Mao years), Three Cups of Tea (about building schools in Afghanistan) and a book about the memoirs of a boy soldier in Africa. I have to remind myself to read more industry specific books too so throw in "Never Eat Alone" by Keith Ferrazzi and "Becoming a Person of Influence" by John Maxwell.

What's on your bookshelf? I wouldn't call myself a voracious reader but try and read something everyday.  To me, reading is something we should always be doing. You? Have a nice evening!

Paul McFadden

 
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7 Comments on What's on your bookshelf?

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I love looking at peoples book shelves to see what they read.  Sometimes it does tell you what they do or love in life

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I was looking for a good Thomas Jefferson bio last week but left the store empty handed. Right now public relations is my hot topic -- "PR2.0" by Deirdre Breckenridge, and "The New Rules of Marketing & PR" by David Meerman Scott.

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John: I'll have to bookmark that one. Thanks for the comment and tip!

Russ: I agree with you. I always find it fascinating when I see a wall of books in a person's home. Thanks for responding!

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I wish I could say I read for fun but everything I read is related to the field. I am a TV junkie.

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Michael: I need to do more of that. Although our job can be all-consuming I find time for downtime.

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Hi Paul,

Well, let's see as boring as this sounds, I'm reading a world history book, a Max Lucado book, and a Harry Potter book that I had missed reading so that I can discuss it with my grandchildren since they are reading it.

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Judi: Those actually sound pretty interesting to me. Occasionally we run across a dull book and either slog through it or find something else. Either way reading to me is about life long education. Thanks for replying!

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