Randy Pausch

In case you have been living under a rock or been shipwrecked on a deserted island during the last few days, Randy Pausch died on Friday. He was the author of best-selling book titled, The Last Lecture.

Memorable words: "We can't change the cards we're dealt, just how we play the hand. If I'm not as depressed as you think I should be, I'm sorry to disappoint you."

Lessons from Seabiscuit

Wow! Tony wrote five articles in all about lessons from the movie version of Seabiscuit. This final one is about conquering your fears and racing ahead to greatness.

Apples & Oranges

This sounds like an interesting family drama, new book Apples & Oranges by Leslie Cauley featured in USA Today. Read the excerpt from this link on USA Today online

What are you reading these days?

I am reading The Appeal by John Grisham. It's really good so far. My copy of Enrique's Journey came today so I hope to complete The Appeal by tomorrow so I can start on my new book that we'll discuss in August.

In the meantime, we meet tomorrow to discuss Mistaken Identity.

Caribbean Book Buzz

The Manley Memoirs by Beverley Manley, fourth wife of former Prime Minister Michael Manley, is likely to be a best seller in the Caribbean.

Book Buzz

The buzz is that The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski is a book you have got to read this summer.

August Selection: Enrique's Journey

Enrique's journey by Sonia Nazario. Supposed to be a fascinating true story of a 17 year old Honduran boy searching for his Mom in the United States. See this site.