In his book The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis writes from the perspective of a fictional senior demon. Screwtape, who is an instructor to other demons, is corresponding through letters to his nephew and student tempter, Wormwood. The book is packed with insight into how the demonic world strategizes and plans attacks on humanity and the…
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Guerrilla Hostage: 810 Days in Captivity, by Denise Marie Siino
This is the story of the kidnapping and captivity of Ray Rising, a missionary who served Christ with SIL in Columbia. He was taken by guerrillas and held for over two years. I read most of the book out loud with my wife, usually reading one chapter each night before bed. Don’t worry, it didn’t…
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams, by Matthew Walker, PhD
I listened to the Audible version of this book. I found it while searching for books about sleep, and this book is excellent. Dr. Matthew Walker is a sleep researcher, and has conducted many sleep studies over many years. The points he makes are supported by interesting data. I enjoyed his perspective and his obvious…
The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers, by Paul Kennedy
This was a book recommended by Ray Dalio, who said it was influential for him as he thought about how economic policy and decisions have created the current world order. So, given the impact it had on Ray Dalio, I picked this book up. I enjoyed the historical depth here. It’s quite a feat to…
Book Reviews/Summaries
I read a lot of books, and I want to read more. I prefer non-fiction, specifically the history and biographical genres. I listen to some audiobooks but normally I read the hard copies. I read about 30 books in 2019, and my goal for 2020 is to read 36. I’ve found that reading more than…