Interesting. I consider Grant's autobiography to be one of the best reads for any history buff. Having spent 30 years in the Army - recommended that all my junior officers read it. I bought an original 2 volume set back in the 60s for $5. I saw the same set in an antique store recently for $500.
My youngest just HAD to go to Barnes&Noble yesterday, so I tagged along. On the"Art of Manliness" blog they had a "100 books every man should read" list. I was gratified to see I read 20 of them. So I wrote down a couple that I'd like to read. I picked up Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search For Meaning". I was up 'til 0200 reading. I am always amazed by the stories of the survivors of the Holocaust.
From my signature you all can most likely deduce that I'm a Lincoln fan. I'm reading "A. Lincoln" by Ronald C. White now. I read almost exclusively nonfiction. This biography by White is easy to read. It's not dense or too academic. The Lincoln/history neophyte would enjoy it as well as a well-read Lincoln scholar. There's something for everyone. I'm hoping to incorporate a little more reading into my morning routine, maybe about 10 minutes worth. I started "Blue Like Jazz" by Donald Miller the other day. Haven't gotten too far yet. I think it will be quite interesting.
Just finished Bond on Bond by Roger Moore. More of a picture book with various Bond info and experiences Roger had while filming. Recently started Daddy, Stop Talking!, by Adam Carolla. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
BAND OF BROTHERS by Stephen E. Ambrose After I finish it I'm going to get the DVD box set from the library.
I enjoyed both as well. Ambrose isn't my favorite historical writer (too much of a cheerleader at times), but BofB is a compelling non-fiction of the incredible story of everyday men rising to the level of heroes.
I'm reading something called The Story of the Rag. Its a story from a newspapers owner's point of view located in Southern Maryland. Usually I read either thrillers or history books. Sent from my VS990 using Tapatalk
I've got a few books going right now. Tonight it's "Stand to It and Give Them Hell", Gettysburg as the Soldiers Experienced It from Cemetery Ridge to Little Round Top July 2, 1863 by John Michael Priest.
