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Lessons from the Sidewalk: Encounters with the Discarded by Barry Robbins Review

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Author Barry Robbins takes readers through a unique trip into the past as infamous figures through history encounter the objects that remained just out of reach of their fame in the book “Lessons from the Sidewalk: Encounters with the Discarded”. 

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The Synopsis

Lessons from the Sidewalk: Encounters with the Discarded plunges you into a world where the mundane meets the monumental. Imagine a scenario where Leonardo da Vinci stands transfixed by an old, forgotten yo-yo, or Winston Churchill finds himself deeply contemplative over a dented trash can. What could these everyday objects possibly share with such towering figures?

Unravel the tapestry of unexpected encounters as icons from history, from Napoleon Bonaparte to Hamlet, face off with the most ordinary, discarded items. But there’s a twist—each seemingly trivial find becomes a mirror, reflecting profound truths about existence, ambition, and the echoes of the human soul.

Every chapter is an expedition, navigating through the annals of history, the depths of iconic personalities, and the shared experiences that bind us all. Discover the profound lessons nestled in life’s seemingly insignificant moments and items.

Step into a world where the forgotten gains voice, the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and history’s giants are seen in an entirely unprecedented light. Dive in, and see yourself reflected in the unexpected corners of history and everyday life.

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The Review

This was a compelling and captivating genre fiction read. The blend of historical fiction with historical and celebrity psychological deep dives made this such a gripping read. The way the author is able to tackle so many different historical figures and pair them with so many different ordinary objects really shows off the creativity and insights that the author has.

The most striking aspect of this book was how the author’s use of these everyday objects with these historical figures spoke to the historical figures’s mindset about the humanity that resided within these figures outside of their fame. The importance of these everyday stories and objects and the role they place in the world, along with the mindset and way in which these characters view the world made this a remarkable read.

The Verdict

Memorable, heartfelt, and engaging, author Barry Robbins’s “Lessons from the Sidewalk” is a must-read genre fiction novel. The historical fiction aspects of each figure’s story and experience with these objects and the human condition they speak to make this book fly by and become one of the more introspective reads of the year. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

Barry Robbins is a celebrated author, having penned five notable satirical works that earned him three gold medal awards, and the first book in his ‘icons’ series. With a 26-year tenure as an accountant for an international firm under his belt, he took a bold leap, relocating to Finland’s tranquil shores. There, amidst its enchanting landscapes and in the company of his Finnish wife and two beautiful daughters, he found a renewed passion for storytelling and mastered the subtle intricacies of expatriate life (including, notably, the fine art of taking out the trash). Now, from his home in Florida, Barry crafts tales that are both engaging and thought-provoking, adding to his diverse literary canvas.

The Plague Doctor by James Morehead Review

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Author and poet James Morehead share a chilling and rich collection of poetry that delves into the nature of existence in the book “The Plague Doctor”.

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The Synopsis

A mesmerizing collection of eerie, image-rich poems that explore the fleeting nature of existence and friendship, inspired by the world of art and artists. The Plague Doctor combines poetry with mesmerizing ink drawings by Natalia Ardus, art by Mark Kulas and Tony Rubino, and photography by the author.

Poet and musician Lisa Marie Simmons writes in her forward to the collection, “I’ve read this collection three, four, then five times. In my office, in the tour van and the green room, after yoga, and once bundled up beneath an ancient olive tree. Despite those many deep dives, it never seems enough to complete this forward. So I returned—six, seven, ten times. Each reading has me focusing on something new, and a year from now, I know more discoveries will be made as my perspective shifts with my own experiences. This is one of the many things I love about poetry and, in particular, Poet Laureate of Dublin, California, James Morehead’s poetry.”

The Review

These were some incredibly powerful and chilling poems. The fantastic imagery and atmosphere that the author is able to tap into with these poems will stick with readers long after the book has been read, and the imagery that accompanies the book’s pages helps evoke an emotional response that touches upon the iconography that we latch onto to represent the key emotional moments in our lives.

To me, the heart of this collection rested in the balance between macabre imagery and heartfelt themes. The idea of life and death plays across some of life’s toughest moments, from life in the big city (San Francisco in this case) to the striking fear of performing alone on a stage. I also enjoy the way the book was divided into “Acts” as if life were a play and the poems were but the stage in which they were lived, and the way these poems also reflected on the artistic works that moved the author throughout their journey through San Francisco was greatly expressed through these poems.

The Verdict

Heartfelt, haunting, and engaging, author James Morehead’s “The Plague Doctor” is a must-read poetry collection. The almost narrative feel to the overall collection and the memorable way the author was able to tackle such dark and entertaining imagery through their poems with the emotional journey that the poems represented made this a compelling book to get lost in. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

James Morehead is the Poet Laureate of Dublin, California, author of canvas: poems, portraits of red and gray: memoir poems, The Plague Doctor, and he hosts The Viewless Wings Poetry Podcast. James’ poem “tethered” was transformed into an award-winning hand drawn animated short film, “Twilight in the Sculpture Forest” into a short film, and “gallery” was set to music for baritone and piano. James is a member of the American Academy of Poets, California State Poetry Society, Tri-Valley Writers, and AWP.

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Mushroom Cloud: First Strike Series Book One by Thomas J. Yeggy Review

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A young scientist working to prevent nuclear war must face a wrathful DOJ and fight against trumped-up espionage charges in author Thomas J. Peggy’s “Mushroom Cloud”, the first in the author’s First Strike Series.

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The Synopsis

For a decade, Dr. Caleb Young, a gifted physicist and chief science officer for the CIA, had shaded National Intelligence Estimates and Rand reports on war gaming. He wanted to thwart the US military’s push for a nuclear first strike. Soviet GRU Colonel Oleg Penkovsky had passed information to Young at more than one Pugwash Peace Conference, revealing how inept Soviet capabilities were. A US preemptive strike would destroy the earth’s ozone layer.

Dr. Young, secretly an Einstein schooled pacifist, felt a personal obligation to prevent a globally destructive nuclear war. However, the realities of US nuclear superiority were progressively becoming harder to manage. By mid-1953, the United States had 1,169 deliverable atomic bombs. It could drop them with 160 B-36 heavy bombers and 350 B-47 medium bombers. The Soviet Union had 120 atomic bombs that could only be delivered to the US by a handful of one-way TU-4A experimental bombers through thousands of F-86 Sabres. By 1962, the US had more than 3,000 thermonuclear warheads and 5,000 tactical nuclear weapons. U-2 flights and Corona satellite images were exposing Khrushchev’s lies about “grinding out missiles like sausages.” The US had a 17-1 advantage in deliverable warheads.

The Soviets intercontinental ballistic missiles (only four were verified) took four hours to prepare for launch. US B-52s twos could easily destroy them from fail- safe points with a pair of 20 megaton bombs. Even more ominously, the Thor and Jupiter intermediate range ballistic missiles could deliver warheads in less than 8 minutes after launch from England, Turkey, or Italy. The US could locate and destroy the Soviets’ 150 round- trip bombers before they left Soviet runways. Soviet SSBN subs were noisy and had to surface to fire missiles. They were easy prey for the US Navy. In late October 1962, President John F Kennedy stopped the US military from initiating a first strike. It came to be known as the “Cuban Missile Crisis.” “We lost” Air Force general Curtis Lemay shouted at Kennedy. Military leaders wanted a nuclear war that day while they had a clear first strike advantage.

Now the Department of Justice (DOJ) has many questions, and they believe Dr. Caleb Young has the answers. Nicholas Katzenbach, the DOJ’s chief deputy, is ready to prosecute Dr. Young on trumped up espionage charges. And he wants to know about the CIA’s involvement in the November 22, 1963, assassination of President Kennedy

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The Review

This was a compelling and captivating read. The blend of almost spy thriller tactics with historical fiction and government intrigue made the story feel larger than life, and the powerful imagery brought the horrors and terror of the Cold War and nuclear war as a whole made this a truly atmospheric read.

The heart of the narrative was in the history and the character growth of the story. The struggle that Caleb went through will play well with fans of the recently released film Oppenheimer, as the character struggles with his role in the development of nuclear warheads and the journey of redemption he finds himself on made this story so compelling, and the amount of detail the author was able to put into the story from a historical standpoint made the story shine with realism and heart.

The Verdict

Thrilling, enthralling, and chilling, author Thomas J. Yeggy’s “Mushroom Cloud” is a must-read historical fiction thriller and a great entry into the First Strike series. The twists and turns in the character development and the heart-pounding moments that keep the protagonist on his toes constantly will keep readers drawn back into the story more and more. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

Thomas J. Yeggy, a University of Iowa Law graduate, practiced law in Davenport, Iowa, and Rock Island, Illinois. As a mental health judge Thomas served for 25+ years, where he developed a deep understanding of life’s challenges. Authoring more than 1,500 opinions with minimal reversals, he served diligently.

Yeggy, a licensed Series 7 broker, explored nuclear weapons’ control after witnessing Hiroshima and Nagasaki’s devastation. Prompted by McNamara’s remark on the Cuban Missile Crisis, he delves into our fortunate survival in the First Strike series. Currently residing in Pensacola Beach, Florida, with his wife Eileen, he enjoys summers with grandkids Jeff and Ashley Brown. Find them at Emeis Park, Davenport, with granddogs Otis and Emme.

https://www.thomasjyeggy.com/

The Adventures of Mr. Fuzzy Ears: The Mystery of the Missing Bunnies by Donna Carr Roberts Review

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A pup recently promoted to the K9 unit must help solve the mystery of the missing bunnies in author Donna Carr Roberts’s “The Adventures of Mr. Fuzzy Ears: The Mystery of the Missing Bunnies”.

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The Synopsis

The Adventures of Mr. Fuzzy Ears: The Mystery of the Missing Bunnies is the second in this children’s book series. Mr. Fuzzy Ears becomes a K9 Police officer to help discover why all the bunnies have disappeared. He is aided by Sweekie, the mouse from the cupboard and other animal friends guiding him to the wandering rabbits. Like so many of us, the bunnies are mesmerized by ‘screen things, ‘ oblivious to what’s happening in the real world and with these distractions, bad things are happening. Can Mr. Fuzzy Ears remind them of the value of family and love in the real world?

The story is complemented with warm watercolor illustrations created by the author.

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The Review

This was a heartwarming and engaging children’s book. The warmth of the watercolor illustrations immediately drew me into this narrative. The fun aspect of these animal detectives and the mysteries will capture the children’s minds and hearts immediately, and the suspense of this book is a great introduction to the mystery genre for younger readers. 

The theme and message of this book really will speak to both parents and children alike. The dangers of overuse of technology, from smartphones and video game consoles to television itself, is truly a relevant subject in this world we live in. The need to find a great balance between technology and the world around us is so important, and finding our love for our family and nature itself is a great message that plays out wonderfully in this mystery read.

The Verdict

Engaging, thoughtful, and memorable, author Donna Carr Roberts’s “The Adventures of Mr. Fuzzy Ears: The Mystery of the Missing Bunnies” is a must-read children’s book and illustrated picture book. The fun mystery of the book and the engaging themes will draw readers into the story wholeheartedly, and the captivating watercolors of this book will enthrall readers. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

Donna Carr Roberts is the Author AND the Illustrator of “The Adventures of Mr. Fuzzy Ears”. Donna has been the Artist in Residence at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois and a professional portrait artist.

She has had a lifetime of business careers but none as much fun as working on Mr. Fuzzy Ears. The funny antics of her dogs, Scamp, Izzy, Sofie and Teddy inspired her to write this book. The funny, loving, caring fables help children discover that all of us have the power to make life better for these helpless animals who offer us unconditional love. 

As a child, her favorite books were My Book House with remarkable stories and illustrations that have influenced her work today. Donna is a member of SCBWI, Portrait Society of America, Oil Painters of America, and a Member with Distinction with American Women Artists. 

What Matters: Lessons Learned from Life by Phil Rainwater Review

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Author Phil Rainwater shares a collection of quotes and lessons that will help younger generations connect with older generations greatly in the book “What Matters: Lessons Learned from Life”. 

The Synopsis

What Matters is a book about the lessons learned from life, and experiences we all share. But it’s more than just a book. It represents the connectedness that we seek. It reflects our desire to share parts of our lives with those we love. What Matters allows us to look within ourselves in quiet, self-reflection… inspiring us to be the best we can. To evolve, to share, to learn, to love, and to parent are all ingredients in What Matters.

What Matters starts the conversation between parents and kids, grandparents and grandkids, and everyone in between. The experiences reflected in the book touch on many topics and stages of personal growth. They are a personal journey about situations, behavior, and decisions that really mattered along the way. These experiences are written as a series of quotes with each quote illustrated with a child s work of art. What better way to underscore the lessons we learn from life, than with artwork from one of our greatest teachers; namely children. It s their innocent, unexpected, and wide-eyed visions of all things possible that add to What Matters.

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The Review

This was a fast-paced yet insightful read. The author does a remarkable job of conveying heartfelt and thoughtful messages and quotes that readers can learn to live by and write in such as way that readers from all walks of life can relate to. The honesty and inspirational theme of this book really will stick with readers both young and older as the book progresses.

A couple of things that really made this book’s message more impactful were the inclusion of children’s illustrations and artwork to complement each page, and the book’s proceeds benefiting cancer research. The need to combat this horrific illness made this book feel even more important than it already was, and the use of this artwork allowed the reader to feel that bridge or connection that the author was drawing between different generations, whether that is between parents and children, or grandparents and grandchildren.

The Verdict

Insightful, memorable, and engaging, author Phil Rainwater’s “What Matters: Lessons Learned From Life” is a must-read nonfiction book on parenting and self-help guidance. The heart and passion for which the author wrote reflect the importance and power of these passages and will stick with readers long after the book has been put down. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

Phil Rainwater was inspired to create a roadmap for his children to realize and benefit from the experiences and lessons they would learn throughout their lives. Throughout his life, Phil accumulated valuable lessons and wrote them down in the form of simple quotes. As his children came of age, Phil shared these quotes with them inspiring the book What Matters.

But Phil knew that there was more to What Matters than just a book. Knowing that serving others is part of his journey, Phil arranged for students in the Reston, VA school system to create the illustrations to support these quotes. In return, Phil has pledged to donate 10% of book sales to The Reston Arts Center and the PTA of Buzz Aldrin Elementary School. The other 50 % of book sales are being donated to The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) to help eradicate Pancreatic Cancer.

Phil lives with his wife and sons in Arizona. You can read more about What Matters by visiting his website at WhatMattersBooks.com

Dougie & V: The Story of a Flower and a Tree by Ben Sharony and Carly Jo Carson Review

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A young Douglas fir tree must learn the path to self-acceptance with the help of an older and wiser flower in authors Ben Sharony and Carly Jo Carson’s “Dougie & V: The Story of a Flower and a Tree”.

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The Synopsis

Dougie & V tells the story of a tree who wants to be a flower. 

Dougie, a young Douglas Fir, can easily spot the gifts and strengths of others, but has a difficult time seeing anything good in himself. Can you relate? 

In the first half of the book, Dougie relentlessly compares himself to V, a vibrant violet. V, older and wiser, gently pushes back. She shows Dougie that he too is special. With V’s help, Dougie comes to understand that though he and V are very different, they are both innately unique m strong and beautiful. 

Sprinkled with delightful and surprising factoids about biodiversity, this spiritual journey teaches us about friendship, loss, and the cycles of life.  But above all, this is a book about the importance of self-love. 

It’s a picture book for children ages 4-8, but we believe that it would appeal to older kids and adults, too.  As for comps, Dougie and V shares qualities with many iconic titles. At its core, it is a playful and affirming text in the same vein as Marion Deuchars’ “Bob the Artist.” But it also includes witty asides that are both educational and fun, something akin to Julia Rothman’s “Nature Anatomy.” And finally, our greatest ambition is to edge towards the poignancy found in “The Giving Tree.” 

The Review

This was a moving and thoughtful picture book for children. The author expertly crafts a story that balances the importance of nature with the need for self-care and self-acceptance. The book showcases the struggles that children and adults alike constantly must battle, exploring the self-doubt and fears that constantly prevent us from being our most authentic self, and failing to recognize the heart of those doubts. 

The warm water colors of the illustrations and the fast-pace of the narrative allowed the reader to feel fully engaged in the story. The bond that Dougie and V develop together and the source of inspiration that V becomes to Dougie were great to see come to life on the page, and the investment in environmentalism was strongly felt through V’s lessons on every part of nature having a purpose and being beautiful within itself.

The Verdict

Heartfelt, thoughtful, and engaging, authors Carly Jo Carson and Ben Sharony’s “Dougie and V: The Story of a Flower and a Tree”, is a must-read children’s book. The heartfelt themes and messages throughout this book will resonate with parents and kids alike, and the full-circle moment that the ending provides makes this a compelling book to get lost in. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

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About the Authors

Carly Jo Carson and Ben Sharony have been best friends since they were twelve.
They are passionate about sharing stories of transformation and self-acceptance.

Carly is an artist, journey designer and mother of four. 
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Ben is a filmmaker and an uncle and godfather. 
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In Doubtful Taste: New and Selected Poems by Don Behrend Review

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Author Don Behrend shares a fun collection of poetry that twists everything from modern romance to the modern-day self-help trend in the book “In Doubtful Taste: New and Selected Poems”.

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The Synopsis 

“Don Behrend’s In Doubtful Taste is a playful collection of rhyming poems that skewers everything from modem courtship to self-improvement routines to the sexual advantages of an octopus-and much more.The collection includes 56 poems presented in nine short sections, each titled with a “P” word, including “Pandemic”, “Ponderings” and “Peccadilloes”. Behrend’s speaker is amused and amusing, toying with the lingo and idiosyncrasies of our current zeitgeist.The poet delivers both elaborate and simple rhyme schemes, short witticisms and longer tales. His poems are clever without being shallow and are sure to elicit smiles and sometimes hearty chuckles.”BlueInk Review

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The Review

Art and poetry can cut through the tension and troubles plunging our world into chaos, especially in the darkest times. The need to confront tragedy and heartbreak with humor and wit often comes to pass for those who have had to live through these types of events, and the author’s book perfectly captures this need.

The author balances the poems in this collection with enough humor to tackle the pain and trauma that was the recent pandemic. The rhyming verse throughout each of these poems really cuts through the themes and issues that our modern world deals with constantly. The wit and charm of the author’s writing style and the way these poems showcase the contradictions that always rule our lives made this a compelling read.

The Verdict

Thoughtful, heartening, and engaging, author Don Behrend’s “In Doubtful Taste” is a must-read poetry collection. The heart and charm of the writing style itself was a great way to cut through the tension and atmosphere of the subjects the author was touching upon and kept the reader invested in the gripping poems. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

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Elite Nuggets: Your Handbook to Greatness by Dawud Ellayan Review

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Author Dawud Ellayan shares the knowledge he has gained to help people achieve personal and professional success in the book “Elite Nuggets: Your Handbook to Greatness”.

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The Synopsis

Elite Nuggets exists to help you obtain your greatest professional and personal success without all the clutter of fluffy language, droning passages, or boastful and exaggerated claims of greatness and riches from the author. Instead, it condenses hundreds of hours of research into small “nuggets” to provide you with the most important takeaways from hundreds of resources on personal and professional success. In these pages, you will learn to improve upon:

• Time Management Skills

• Leadership Skills

• Mentorship Opportunities

• Productivity

• Forming Good Habits

• Anti-procrastination Strategies

• Creativity and Problem Solving

• Learning and Memory Skills

• Communication Skills

• And more!

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The Review

This was a quick-paced and straightforward read. The detailed and thoughtful way the author was able to present the material to the reader gave both an educational and inspiring tone to the book’s writing style. The balance the author struck between the success that can be found in both the reader’s personal life with the business side of their life was great to see explored in this book.

The author covers a great deal of different aspects of success, from something as simple as time management to something subtle yet complexly related to each reader like creativity and memory. The use of both personal and professional stories to illustrate how each of these topics contributed to a person’s success really drove the heart and inspiration of this book’s message home perfectly.

The Verdict

Inspiring, memorable, and engaging, author Dawud Ellayan’s “Elite Nuggets” is a must-read nonfiction book on personal and professional success. The quick pace of the book and the way the author chose to focus on the personal experiences and tidbits of information that bring the heart of the lessons to life rather than a complex, detailed analysis of these lessons made this a compelling read that readers can reference and turn back to time and time again. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

Meet Dawud Ellayan, a compassionate author with a passion for helping others reach their life goals and provide them with the tools needed in their journey for the pursuit of happiness.

I Don’t Know What I’m Doing: How a Programmer Became a Successful Startup CEO by David Thielen Review

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Author and CEO David Thielen shares the knowledge and experiences he has gained to help newcomers to the role of CEO become a success in the book “I Don’t Know What I’m Doing: How a Programmer Became a Successful Startup CEO”.

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The Synopsis

  • Feeling lost as the CEO not sure what to do and what’s coming next? This is the life raft you need.
  • What exactly is the person in the corner office thinking about? This will take you inside their world.
  • Want to learn how to be a great CEO? There is no way to train for that job. But this book helps
  • Occasionally a startup grows to great success with no funding. Occasionally. Read how this one pulled it off.

If you are a CEO, read this tonight. It’s that valuable. If you’re going to be a CEO, read it before you start. If you report to a CEO, read it to understand the world your boss sees, providing you an understanding that will help you manage up.

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The Review

More and more these days, people are having a difficult time finding steady work, and so many take the initiative to start their own businesses. The people who are able to make a successful run at building an actual company find themselves the CEO of their own business, and that can be a stressful experience. The author does an amazing job of capturing the path to becoming a CEO and how to bring that all together. 

The straightforward and unapologetic way the author tackles the issues that will arise for newcomers to the role of CEO was fantastic to see in this book. The detailed and knowledgeable way the author presents this information touches the reader’s mind and heart, as you can feel the mental and emotional experiences the author had going forward in their line of work.

The Verdict

Thought-provoking, masterfully written, and engaging, author David Thielen’s “I Don’t Know What I’m Doing” is a must-read nonfiction book on business and entrepreneurship that is not to be missed. The perfect guide and educational experience to help developing CEOs learn the tools of the trade and gain the confidence they need to move forward with their careers. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

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About the Author

I’m a transformational Chief Executive Officer with over 20 years of experience in devising and delivering comprehensive strategies in growth-oriented environments that drive business development, streamline daily operations, and promote company value.

At Windward Studios I established and built a software company from the ground up, growing it into one of the largest document generator applications prior to acquisition. We developed and launched an innovative product that provided clients with a modern and custom program to design complex document templates in a simplified manner.

Windward was created and grown with no funding. That is incredibly rare.

My recent book, I Don’t Know What I’m Doing! is my effort to pay it forward. Learning to be an effective CEO is brutally hard. I hope this book makes it a bit easier.

I am writing more on this topic at my blog – https://ceobook.substack.com