Books - Terri's Picks
My name is Terri and I am a book junkie! When I’m not actually moving on a climbing or racing adventure I seek out quiet spots to devour a few good books. I prefer a real live book over anything digital and gravitate predominantly toward non-fiction.
In a spare moment back home you’ll find me at my local book shop in the travel or biography sections, though I have been known to shop prolifically online. Book stores make me happy! I dream of having my own library where I can sit among great thoughts and just…ingest more thoughts. In the meantime I’ll continue to work on expanding my own publications (next book comes out this November!) while I offer you a selection of my favorite reads.
A few of the below were read recently while some quite a while back. They are in no particular order. Stay tuned as I add reviews of each to my website and this blog. I'll post the url to that web page once its up and running...
I'd love to get your recommendations or comments on the below list!
The Places in Between
Rory Stewart
Brilliant in its simplistic prose via a powerful, complex 'adventure'.
Enduring Patagonia
Greg Crouch
The truth from inside Patagonia and a climbers soul.
Reconciliation: Islam, Democracy, and the West
Benazir Bhutto
A testament to the severe tragedy of this great woman's death.
John Muir: Apostle of Nature
Thurman Wilkins
If you can get past the deadpan writing style, the story of a legend who defines the term "ahead of his time" will unfold before you.
The Power of Now
Eckhart Tolle
Like many great seekers, Tolle is powerful in his humility and offers a steadfast means to mindful clarity.
The Big Open
Rick Ridgeway
I love this guy! The adventure: as epic as they come and for a formidable cause. It doesn't get much better.
Behavioral Expressions and Biosocial Bases of Sensation Seeking
Marvin Zuckerman
I devoured this while writing my masters thesis on risk taking. If the topic highly grabs you go for it, but be warned it reads like a text book.
Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies and Why
Laurence Gonzales
In fascinating story form Gonzales explains the who's and why's of survival like no other. Refreshing after all the academic speak stuff I've read on the topic.
The Kite Runner
Khaled Hosseini
Wow. This blows doors on the movie. Movie isn't even in the same zip code of how fluid and devastating the book plays out. Have tissue available.
The Alphabet from A to Y with Bonus Letter Z
Steve Martin and Roz Chast
Every square inch of this book is good fun! I bought 15 copies as Christmas gifts for my ADULT friends!
On the Ridge Between Life and Death
David Roberts
Roberts is arguably the most eloquent climbing writer on the planet (and I've read a lot). This most recent book elevates the depth and honesty of his continued examination of the sport.
Mother Teresa: Come Be my Light
by Mother Teresa and Brian Kolodiejchuk
If sharing these writings with the world was in part to help us dip into the vortex of this woman’s limitless faith - it did the job excruciatingly well. Many hats off to the Missionaries of Charity for their continued work.
Dark Star Safari
Paul Theroux
I'll read anything P. Theroux has his name on but this pick is particularly honest and poignantly dark. A heartfelt examination of a brutally complex part of our world.
Three Cups of Tea
Greg Mortenson
I didn't connect with the prose but the story and subsequent work by Greg Mortenson is beyond inspirational. An important piece in helping us understand the complexities of culture in the middle east.
The Beckoning Silence
Joe Simpson
Simpson also at the top of the 'best climbing authors' list. He has a profound knack for helping the reader feel that you are there. His writing gets better with each publication.
The Unheard
Josh Swiller
Within the context of a memorable story, Josh gives us valuable insight into the life of a deaf person. Compelling from start to finish.
Coronation Everest
Jan Morris
Thinking Body, Dancing Mind
Jerry Lynch
Camp 4
Steve Roper
Let my People go Surfing
Yvon Chouinard
Sacred Hoops
Phil Jackson
Man’s Search for Meaning
Viktor Frankl
The Elephanta Suite
Paul Theroux
Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus Bosch
Henry Miller
Invisible Man
Ralph Ellison
In a spare moment back home you’ll find me at my local book shop in the travel or biography sections, though I have been known to shop prolifically online. Book stores make me happy! I dream of having my own library where I can sit among great thoughts and just…ingest more thoughts. In the meantime I’ll continue to work on expanding my own publications (next book comes out this November!) while I offer you a selection of my favorite reads.
A few of the below were read recently while some quite a while back. They are in no particular order. Stay tuned as I add reviews of each to my website and this blog. I'll post the url to that web page once its up and running...
I'd love to get your recommendations or comments on the below list!
The Places in Between
Rory Stewart
Brilliant in its simplistic prose via a powerful, complex 'adventure'.
Enduring Patagonia
Greg Crouch
The truth from inside Patagonia and a climbers soul.
Reconciliation: Islam, Democracy, and the West
Benazir Bhutto
A testament to the severe tragedy of this great woman's death.
John Muir: Apostle of Nature
Thurman Wilkins
If you can get past the deadpan writing style, the story of a legend who defines the term "ahead of his time" will unfold before you.
The Power of Now
Eckhart Tolle
Like many great seekers, Tolle is powerful in his humility and offers a steadfast means to mindful clarity.
The Big Open
Rick Ridgeway
I love this guy! The adventure: as epic as they come and for a formidable cause. It doesn't get much better.
Behavioral Expressions and Biosocial Bases of Sensation Seeking
Marvin Zuckerman
I devoured this while writing my masters thesis on risk taking. If the topic highly grabs you go for it, but be warned it reads like a text book.
Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies and Why
Laurence Gonzales
In fascinating story form Gonzales explains the who's and why's of survival like no other. Refreshing after all the academic speak stuff I've read on the topic.
The Kite Runner
Khaled Hosseini
Wow. This blows doors on the movie. Movie isn't even in the same zip code of how fluid and devastating the book plays out. Have tissue available.
The Alphabet from A to Y with Bonus Letter Z
Steve Martin and Roz Chast
Every square inch of this book is good fun! I bought 15 copies as Christmas gifts for my ADULT friends!
On the Ridge Between Life and Death
David Roberts
Roberts is arguably the most eloquent climbing writer on the planet (and I've read a lot). This most recent book elevates the depth and honesty of his continued examination of the sport.
Mother Teresa: Come Be my Light
by Mother Teresa and Brian Kolodiejchuk
If sharing these writings with the world was in part to help us dip into the vortex of this woman’s limitless faith - it did the job excruciatingly well. Many hats off to the Missionaries of Charity for their continued work.
Dark Star Safari
Paul Theroux
I'll read anything P. Theroux has his name on but this pick is particularly honest and poignantly dark. A heartfelt examination of a brutally complex part of our world.
Three Cups of Tea
Greg Mortenson
I didn't connect with the prose but the story and subsequent work by Greg Mortenson is beyond inspirational. An important piece in helping us understand the complexities of culture in the middle east.
The Beckoning Silence
Joe Simpson
Simpson also at the top of the 'best climbing authors' list. He has a profound knack for helping the reader feel that you are there. His writing gets better with each publication.
The Unheard
Josh Swiller
Within the context of a memorable story, Josh gives us valuable insight into the life of a deaf person. Compelling from start to finish.
Coronation Everest
Jan Morris
Thinking Body, Dancing Mind
Jerry Lynch
Camp 4
Steve Roper
Let my People go Surfing
Yvon Chouinard
Sacred Hoops
Phil Jackson
Man’s Search for Meaning
Viktor Frankl
The Elephanta Suite
Paul Theroux
Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus Bosch
Henry Miller
Invisible Man
Ralph Ellison
posted by schneider at 1:21 PM
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2 Comments:
I am a total book junkie too. In my spare time, I absolutely devour books. One of my favorite places in the world is BookShop Santa Cruz. I will post some of my favorite non-fiction books to your blog. There are a couple titles that I highly recommend.
Lauren
Would love to hear your book pics!
Terri
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