Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do Is Healthy and Rewarding by Daniel Lieberman
Uses lots of studies of exercise in non-industrial societies, Gorillas and Chimpanzees. Contrasts with industrial society. A bit of advice too. 4/5
I love Capitalism: An American Story by Ken Langone
Memoir of businessman and investor. Telling of his upbringing, various deals and stories. Enough good tales to keep my interest 3/5
Liftoff: Elon Musk and the Desperate Early Days that Launched SpaceX by Eric Berger
Very well written, lots of key people interviewed and lots of details. The author is a space specialist. Highly recommend for Space fans 5/5
The Great Halifax Explosion: A World War I Story of Treachery, Tragedy, and Extraordinary Heroism by John U. Bacon
Well written book covering the the lead-up and aftermath. Picks several people to follow so reader has a connection. Well done. 4/5
My Scoring System
- 5/5 = Brilliant, top 5 book of the year
- 4/5 = Above average, strongly recommend
- 3/5 = Average. in the middle 70% of books I read
- 2/5 = Disappointing
- 1/5 = Did not like at all
