When more people listened to NPR this morning than read the Sunday comics.
Donald Miller: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life
By far the best book I've read in recent months I think Million Miles could be be Miller's best work. Beautifully written Donald once again searches the depths of his heart and soul to share with us insights around life and faith. Definitely worth the time, money, and energy, you should go out and buy A Million Miles today. (*****)
Bill Breen: The Future of Management
By far the best book on management I've read in recent years. This book dives into how to create a management culture that will give you a competitive edge and sustain success. (*****)
Tom Kelley: The Art of Innovation: Lessons in Creativity from IDEO, America's Leading Design Firm
By far the best book on creativity and innovation in business I've ever read. A must have on any leaders bookshelf. (*****)
Charles Wheelan: Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science
An amazing introduction to the world of economics. This book is perfect for people like me who want to understand the role of the Federal Reserve, why some people are rich and others poor, and why McDonalds is able to sell so many hamburgers. Wheelan is an entertaining author who really does a great job of undressing the dismal science. (*****)
N. T. Wright: Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church
Written by one of the pre-eminent theologians of our day, Surprised by Hope dives into eschatology, the theology of the end times. I've been fascinated by the theology of resurrection and heaven since I first heard Rob Bell talking about heaven crashing into earth and Surprised by Hope does an excellent job of laying out the theological understanding of life after life after death. (****)