August 4th, 2010 - 2:08 pm
» 24 Books: July
Fail, pretty much. At the beginning of July I did read The Warrior Elite: The Forging of Seal Class 228, by Dick Couch. It was mentioned in the back of the last book I read (Lone Survivor); I thought it was an interesting read, but I liked Lone Survivor better, even with the political asides. So if you’re going to read just one book about Navy SEALS, go with Marcus Luttrell’s. (Well, at least based on the two I’ve read. Probably there are lots of other good ones out there too!)
I went to a lunch meeting last week where Luttrell spoke, and it was powerful, moving stuff.
Other than that, the month was mostly crammed with other activities. I can’t remember the last time I actually got to sleep in, and while I’m delighting in summer and making the most of it, I’m also starting to wear under the grind. I’m trying to find quiet moments to recharge — and, when necessary, kicking myself back into gear with the reminder that these warm bright days are fleeting, and winter howls just around the corner.
2010 Book Count: 18 (+4 fluff)
January: 2 (+3 fluff)
February: 4
March: 3
April: 2 (+1)
May: 1
June: 5
July: 1