Some books that made a lasting impression on me:
The Areas of My Expertise by John Hodgman
I loved this book because it was one of the first books I had read that was nothing but pure comedy. Some examples of this can be seen in the titles of chapters such as: Nine Presidents Who had Hooks for Hands, What You Did Not Know About Hobos, Jokes that Have Never Produced Laughter, and History's Worst Men's Haircuts.
Giant: Road to the Super Bowl by Plaxico Burress with Jason Cole
This was one of the first autobiographies I've read, and it helped that it was written by a favorite (and active) football player of mine. It had some good tidbits of advice and unintended humor.
Pakistan: Eye of the Storm by Owen Bennett Jones
This is one of the most complete and informative books I have read about my parent's homeland.
The Real Fidel Castro by Leycester Coltman
In my quest to learn more about the Cuban dictator, I came across this book by a Former British Ambassador to Cuba. In it, he details the larger historical circumstances behind Castro's rise to power as well as what could be considered trivial information about this Cuban.
A Conspiracy of Fools by Kurt Eichenwald
I include this book partially because I'm proud that I finished this 700 page monster. In addition, it was amazingly detailed and a surprisingly interesting account of the reasons for Enron's collapse.
Stupid White Men by Michael Moore
In Stupid White Men, Moore analyzes several controversial current events issues, such as the 2000 election, with spectacular clarity and wit. It was one of the first political books I had ever read and didn't disappoint.
Freakonomics by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner
This book was fascinating in what it explored and how it explained it. It provoked my thoughts and made me consider things I hadn't even dreamed of thinking about until then.
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by John Perkins
This book opened my eyes to activities that have been taking place which I could scarcely imagine. It was an engaging read into what goes on behind the scenes with multinational corporations.
The Hardy Boys Series by Franklin Dixon
I've read more of the Hardy Boys than is ever necessary. It's surprisingly fun to read over forty books about how two detectives along with a bumbling friend of theirs can solve different crimes.
Mr.Popper's Penguins by Richard Atwater
This was one of the first "chapter" books that I had read. Then, I read it a couple of more times making it one of the few books that I've elected to read more than just once.
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Basil, except for the last two items, which I assume are probably ones you read when you were younger, your list reflects your strong interest in business, politics, history, and current events (with a smidgen of sports and comedy thrown in). An interesting and varied list which says a lot about topics you like. Thanks.
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