“how to be a perfect Christian” – great book – ridiculous satire – biting satire at times – but very uplifting – actually made me think how bad I am too – so i really enjoyed it

“100 yard classroom” – enjoyed this one – retired teacher/coach – basically, his message was that you have to relentlessly coach up your kids – stay positive even when you don’t want to – really appreciated it and respected the guy’s work in omaha

“at the dark end of the street” – profoundly sad – but history has to be told and preserved – learned a lot about rosa parks – she was a much more active person than history has relegated her to

j

“ticker” – great book about the development of the artificial heart – very recommendable

“sharp” – book about 10 influential women in the 20th century – all writers – they led sad lives

“sidetracked” – great YA book i now have in the classroom about xc and 7th grade – really enjoyed the book

“why baseball matters” – i mean, as if there was any doubt:) but the author makes a good case – and makes it a relevant book by discussing how current tech trends are altering perceptions about the game

“poverty creek journal” – great book about a year – and running – and learning to find wisdom from others

j

“keeling” – i forget the title – but it was by an 102-year old runner – her life story – sort of amazing you could go so long in life under the radar – and then shine so late – she has a strong faith that was neat to read about

“boston” – planning for my trip to come – read a 2016 travel book – i’m now going to visit MIT!

“anything for a t-shirt” – story of the race director for NYC marathon – he passed away of cancer in 2004 – he had an amazing life, starting with being a Holocaust survivor

“wherever i wind up” – great book – re-read it after i found an autographed copy – definitely worth getting it