Thoroughly enjoyed this insightful and quick read
585900
Thoroughly enjoyed this insightful and quick read. Direct and concise and without all of the typical bloat and filler that sometimes accompanies books like this - reminded of a Pressfield's War of Art type read - meaning it provides a fresh look at some of the behaviors we take for granted and an actionable path forward.
3129761
So thankful for this perspective! It was a quick, easy read that enlightened me.
3040967
I thoroughly enjoyed this quick read. While getting into some interesting history, author Stephen Kinzer doesn't get into the weeds but rather provides a nice overview for each of the events he covers.

Kinzer covers US-led regime change events from Hawaii to the recent Iraq war. He offers a balanced view of the reasons behind American interventions. On the one hand he is critical of these incursions and offers lucid insights into the often mixed motives. On the other hand, he isn't unreasonably anti-American or needlessly critical. I thought the last chapter in particular gave a fair overview (and review) and the post-intervention effects.

While Stephen Kinzer comes from a left-leaning political perspective, as a right of center reader I enjoyed the book and recommend it for starter overviews for each of the conflicts in question.
4473409
This book was a quick, easy read. I couldn't put it down and finished it in one night. As someone with a similar background, I found this book very relatable. I would love to read more about the author's adult life and how her early experiences influence her adult relationship with her mother.
4490955
A really quick and easy read, I read it in one sitting.  I see bits of this in me, as in spoiled and feeling entitled to many things.  And if, or maybe when, things are stripped from me I look to blame someone, when in reality, the mindset has to be, step up and take control to build up who you are.  I found myself rooting for Josh a long the way.  Great read.
2014732
I've read a number of management science/behavior books (many!) and I found Schutzler's book to be a useful, refreshing and insightful read.  He captures aspects of leadership in a clear and direct voice, and he uses great real-life vignettes to make his points in a fun and easily understandable way.  This is a quick read, and unlike so many of the business books I start, I finished this one, and with a smile on my face. I recommend it to any business professional looking to refine his or her style of leadership.
Jeff Seely
CEO, Recruiting.com
4476228
I resonated with the author's inspiring, well written, and sometimes heartbreakingly humorous account of her life experiences which led to her "breaking free" of personal traumas and societal constraints to a place of acceptance, understanding and recognition of who she is.  Christi's journey of her growth, and ultimately full embrace of her gifts, is inspiring, and her exercises for intuition development have proven very helpful in my personal spiritual growth.  This is a great short read for those who are on the spiritual path.
2613034
I found this book to be insightful and relevant.  This not only helped me understand myself better and my natural tendencies but it helped explain why I'm not always on the same page with co-workers, managers and family members.  The second part of the book provided practical application of the content the author introduces in the beginning.  The author has a casual, practical and humorous style that makes for an easy read.
457576
This book is engaging, well-written and insightful. I found myself nodding along as I was reading and came away with a better awareness of myself at work and with very practical strategies on how to embrace and even enjoy (!) my work. I also find so much of the wisdom in these pages applicable to parenting!

The author does a fantastic job taking very abstract principles and translating them to everyday practices anyone can accomplish. Her erudition is obvious, but I really appreciate how she made her book so approachable, fun and authentic.
4180338
Wow this author's take on digital marketing was insightful and helped me learn about the industry. It was a nice quick read and I'm going to look more into this subject as I am looking to change industries! Would recommend to anyone who is thinking about doing the same.
3040971
A well-written, quick read, told from a thought-provoking perspective.
102546
This is a quick, focused read with minimal fluff. Not only did I enjoy the authors writing but was able to get to the meat quickly.
It feels like a salespersons view (and authors career) based on Steven Coveys 5th habit - Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood. Use empathic listening to be genuinely influenced by a person, which compels them to reciprocate the listening and take an open mind to being influenced by you. This creates an atmosphere of caring, and positive problem solving.
I appreciated the simple direct takeaways that Im able to implement immediately. Ive gone back to my notes and highlights already a couple of times. Im working on honing my credibility speech! The most useful section to me was helping our inside sales team connect better remotely with prospects great win, thank you.
1436386
The writing is beautifully constructed while engaging and witty. It was a quick enjoyable read with insights for the reader which are accessible even if your philosophical perspective differs from the author. I couldn't give a better recommendation than the fact that within 24 hours of reading it I had already placed the book in a friend's hands!
4712566
I enjoyed this short read.  The writing style is compact and full of insights.  I particularly appreciated his critiques of the risk analyses performed by academics and engineers with no connection to flight crew experiences.  Well done!
4936057
Whether a principle in a startup, an independent consultant or a desk jockey in a Fortune 500, rework provides many great insights.  The organization of the book and short/concise topics make it a quick and effective read.  At times even inspirational.  I wish all middle managers at software firms were made to read it.  And could LEND it to each other!
2036912
This book is a quick read, but, provides so much insight to the struggles that people are facing every day. Its very enlightening to understand what life and love looks like to a woman realizing that a traditional life isn't for her. While reading this memoir you can feel the same confusion and pain that one feels while navigating relationships. With that same token you feel all the joy and humor that life throws at you along the way. The setting of the book is also wonderful. I love biking and I have lived in the mountains of western North Carolina my whole life, so it was easy for me to be transported into the various locals portrayed in the book.
4163886
Very humorous and quick read. I found many of the "rants" funny because they were so true. I loved his perspective