Book #8 Don't Sweat The Small Stuff (And It's All Small Stuff)
I'm sure everyone has heard this statement before and maybe even seen this book. I have to admit how much a truly love this book. I have read this book from front to back two times now. The first time was several years ago and at that time I was really good about not letting things get to me. I'll admit that reading this book this time meant a lot more to me. The many 'lessons' this book contains conveys such simple concepts that so many of us take for granted. The battle I face every day to stay positive and focus on the good isn't always easy. I found that after reading this book though I really noticed a lot of the 'negatives' that crept into my days without me even noticing. Making sure to approach each day with many of the lessons learned in the book has been so wonderful. Telling those you love them and being a better person for myself and my family isn't always an easy job but is a little easier thanks to this book.
5 out of 5 - I can't say anything negative about this book. So many times I have let the little things get to me and have to say that since reading this book I have been able to let things go a little easier. I took Carlson's advice and found that it's really made a difference. I recommend this book to others even if you aren't one that feels you let the small things get to you. This book has so many great ideas and points out those 'negatives' you might not notice controlling your life. Take time to pick up this book and don't sweat the small stuff.
Book #9 Recondo
My lack of knowledge about our history and the various wars we have been involved in is probably one of the things that Jim finds annoying about me. I ask Jim a million questions a year about things in history that I just know nothing about. Ever since Jim and I started dating I have had three of his books in my 'I want to read' pile. Since I have set a goal of reading a variety of books I decided it was time to read one of the books. I choose this book because the other two books are written by the same guy. This guy was friends with the writer of the other books so I thought I'd read his first. I have to say that I was quite amazed by this book. Chambers truly pulls you into his missions and makes you hold your breath throughout the book. It amazes me some of the trials and adventures their groups face throughout their tours. The training and testing that he must complete to seem humanly impossible. Like most soldiers he questions their reasoning for them being in the positions they are in and I think that's what makes this book even better. Like a true soldier he steps up during each mission though and doesn't wavier in his commitment to fight.
3 1/2 out of 5 - I have to admit that books like this don't overly interest me but I did enjoy this book. I learned a lot of stuff I didn't know and found myself getting pulled into the book. There are parts in this book that I feel jumps around a little too much and parts drag on a little too much. I also found myself many times having to flip to the appendixes of the book to look up the abbreviations he uses quite often. This is truly a book written by a man that a man could relate to. As a woman I found it harder at times to get into the book because of his way of writing. Being that this is a true story that he is trying to share from his perspective it makes sense that this is the case though.
