Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer

rating: 4 of 5 stars

I came across this book one day while listening to the end of a classroom presentation by one of the high school librarians in our local school district. Apparently this book was on a recommended reading list for our state's high school student. The plot summary sounded interesting so I decided to pick it up and read it.

Let's just say that I was hooked. I do not know that last time that I read a book this fast. I was done in 3 days, and yes I was still doing other things during the day.

It was interesting to read this book designed for adolescents about how life would change if a major event like a meteor hitting the moon changed life as we now know it. I believe that the author did a great job identifying many of the issues the teens and the public would go through if such and event occurred. I would only hope that all young people would be able to step up to the challenges as well as the three young characters in this book. I fear that many of our youth today would not deal as well as Miranda and her brothers.

I am looking forward to reading the follow-up book to this one about a young man in New York City during the same time period.

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Book Review - Creating Magic

You Too Can Create Magic: 10 Common Sense Leadership Strategies from a Life at Disney by Lee Cockerell

rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one of the best comprehensive business leadership books I have read in the last year. Lee Cockerell shares his experience as a leader at Disney on every topic from hiring, inspiring,training, leading with character and much more.

Most of us have probably visited a Disney resort in the past and remember some sort of magical moment we had on that trip. Now you can make the same type of "Magic" happen for your customers by using some of these tips and concepts shared directly from a true Disney leader.

This is one of those books that if you could truly implement a handful of the suggestions demonstrated here into your workplace you can lead your team to great results. This book is designed for leaders of people not just managers.

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Book Review - Tacos: 75 Authentic and Inspired Recipes

Tacos: 75 Authentic and Inspired Recipes by Mark Miller

Wow this is a fantastic cookbook. So far I have made three recipes out of it and they have been just stunning. I am a huge fan of the flavors of New Mexico and these recipes take me right to the heart of the food I enjoy from Taos and Santa Fe.

Mark Miller is an exceptional chef and his restaurant Coyote Cafe has a long reputation for excellence. I am very excited that he has been willing to share some ideas and techniques to energize my taste buds even though I am a long way from New Mexico.


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