Month: August 2020

No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy

Background

This is the biography of General James Mattis written by Jim Proser written in 2018. This predates Gen. Mattis stepping down from the post of Secretary of Defense in the same year.

No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy
No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy

My Thoughts

A great story of a very impressive man. He reminds me of Grant in his honesty and honor without the vice of alcohol. Mattis led from the front and told it like it is. He didn’t expect special treatment and got the job done. There aren’t many men like him, if there ever were.

Recommendation

I highly recommend it, particularly if you are in a leadership role.

Leonard

Background

Leonard is the biography of Leonard Nimoy written by William Shatner and David Fisher (who helped Shatner with a couple other projects). Published in 2016, it is written from the perspective of William Shatner and largely about their shared experiences.

Leonard
Leonard

My Thoughts

I really enjoyed the book. My love for Star Trek notwithstanding, I learned a great deal about someone who, I admit, I really didn’t know much. I particularly enjoyed the stories be brought to life with the energy of Bill Shatner.

Recommendation

If you like Star Trek. It was well worth the read.

Spy Secrets that Can Save Your Life

Background

Published in 2015, former CIA operative Jason Hanson shares his thoughts on personal safety and being ready when the unthinkable happens.

Spy Secrets that Can Save Your Life
Spy Secrets that Can Save Your Life

My Thoughts

I believe the author was a little over the top on a few things but I was glad to think through some scenarios and I think I need to make a few changes…

Recommendation

Worth the read