Summer Reading List
Reading is a great escape for any time of the year, but there’s still nothing like enjoying a good book out in the sun. It’s no secret that our team is full of avid readers, so we wanted to share some of our recent favorites.
For each book, we’ve included purchase links for Amazon, Audible, and Bookshop – a good option for buying books online while still supporting local, independent book stores.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope
by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer
An autobiography of a young boy in sub-Saharan Africa who’s innovation and will to survive delivered him and his entire village from famine. It’s a good reminder of the harsh reality many in this world face and how the work of one individual can save the lives of many.
Call Sign Chaos
Learning to Lead
by Jim Mattis and Bing West
A stirring account of General Mattis’ military career and development of his leadership approach as he advanced through the ranks of the United States Marine Corps. (Mattis explains how his call sign came to be “Chaos” in this video.)
Everybody Matters
The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family
by Bob Chapman and Raj Sisodia
The story of how Barry-Wehmiller, a St. Louis based global manufacturing technology company, transformed their business by changing the way they treated their people. A great read for leaders on how important every team member is to the health and success of an organization.
The Worst Hard Time
The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl
by Timothy Egan
A captivating story of life on the High Plains during a time that would become known as the Dirty Thirties. The book follows several families who persevered despite facing conditions unimaginable in the United States today.
Cry Like a Man
Fighting for Freedom from Emotional Incarceration
by Jason Wilson
Jason Wilson shares his own story of discovering what it means to “be a man” in this life-changing memoir. He describes how his relationship with God, his wife, and other good men helped him to understand and express his emotions, and flourish in his professional and family life.
What Does Your Soul Love?
Eight Questions That Reveal God’s Work in You
by Gem Fadling
Life keeps us busy and our days are so easily filled with distractions but these eight questions help the reader cut through the noise and find clarity again. Of particular interest is the discussion on how healthy patterns of rest and work can transform our daily lives.
