Monday, December 14, 2009

2009 Book and Movies Review

I put this together originally in a Google doc to keep track with what all I was reading and watching. I did watch more movies than this, but these were the ones I had not previously seen. The books were all read between Jan 1st and December 14th of 2009.
Enjoy!

5 Star rating system

Part 1

Books:

"The Giver" by Lois Lowry - 5 Stars
One of the best children's novels ever. If you haven't read it, do it and do it now. It's also a really great piece about making everyone the same, which is what our political leaders are trying to do to our culture.









"Trump 101: Keys to Success" by Donald Trump- 4 Stars
Great ideas from one of the most successful Americans in the last 100 years. Gets a little redundant but stays consistent and to the point.








"Bo Knows Bo" by Bo Jackson- 5 Stars
One of my childhood heroes. Didn't know the obstacles and family struggles he over came to become the icon he is. Great read.









"The Breakthrough Company" by Keith Mcfarland- 5 Stars
Find out what makes some companies do well in business, and others to dominate in their industry. Lessons can be used for any industry. Recommended reading for any manager, owner, leader or worker.










"The Watchmen" by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons-4 Stars
Great graphic novel. Gritty, intense, and adult.










"Sincerely, Ronald Reagan" (1st half of) by Ronald Reagan-3 Stars
Since it's a collection of letters and articles Reagan wrote prior to his presidency, it doesn't capture the whole man. Recommended reading-Reagan's Autobiography.

1 comment:

EM said...

you were a busy boy bro!!!
i only watched a couple of those movies. i have over my dead body but thats cus i bought it when you and i cleaned out the movie store by mom's. It is hokey but i like it, same with Made of Honor but thats cus i am a girl. My super ex gf was pretty ridonkulous but again i liked it cus it was entertaining.

I noticed you read the watchmen. did you watch the movie? it was awful! save your money unless you want to see some big naked blue guy the whole movie SICK!

I love that you have a Mr T book listed. If you havent seen his new war of warcraft commercial then you should youtube it... haha