Archive for the ‘Inspirational’ Category

Great books are usually short, to the point, and interesting enough to cause even casual book browsers to stop and think. Occasionally, the rare title does the aforementioned while highlighting uncomfortable, yet powerful, truths. “Debt is Slavery” by Michael Mihalik is one of those titles. Better still, its one of those books that is tightly focused on the kinds of truths that can make a profound difference in the lives of real people – many of whom are struggling to [...]

Tracy Kidder’s book, briefly, is the non-fiction tale of Deogratias. Raised in Burundi, Deo lives a nearly idyllic life until the outbreak of ethnic violence in his country replaces Wordsworth’s “of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flower” with a living hell that makes Dante’s Inferno look like a pleasant winter destination resort. Deo, a Tutsi third year medical student, flees Burundi, arriving at age 24 in New York City with $200 in his pocket, the clothes on [...]

Scientists tell us that human beings were created with infinite potential; this potential been virtually limitless. It’s further suggested that on average, human beings only use about ten percent of their intelligence, with most of us going through life without ever exploiting our full potential. Pepe Minambo’s book, Be Inspired Before You Expire is a user’s manual to self ignition-not the fiery kind, but of one’s inherent self potential. The book is written in a simple, smooth and conversational style [...]