What I'm reading, writing, and thinking about.
I’ve been on a China kick lately, and like Paul Kennedy’s The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers, this book was recommended by Ray Dalio. Having finished it, I see why he suggested reading it. Allison examines the way that Thucydides’ Trap has played out since the late 1400s between 16 different country pairs.…
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…
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…
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…
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…