Reviews by Geni White
A Century Turns
On 3/1 Geni White wrote: A Century Turns New Hopes, New Fears William J. Bennett ©2009 ISBN 978-1-5955-169-6 Thomas Nelson Publishers Hdbk, 273 pp., with bibliography, index. On reading Bennett’s book, many folks will say, “I remember hearing about that event (or issue) from a certain viewpoint--usually by biased media. ... A Century Turns and We Remember
The King and Dr. Nick
On 1/25 Geni White wrote: The King and Dr. Nick, What really happened to Elvis and Me George Nichopoulos, M.D. with Rose Clayton Phillips ISBN 978-1-59555-171-9 Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2009 Hdbk, 270 pp, plus photos Media personnel, knowing controversy improves their ratings, are more often interested in sensationalism than ... The Truth Not as the Media Said
Beautiful Mess
On 1/1 Geni White wrote: Beautiful Mess, the story of Diamond Rio With Tom Roland ISBN 1-59555-268-5 © 2009 by TRB partners Thomas Nelson, Publishers Hdbk, 290 pp. with photos What kept six musicians together for over twenty years as they became country music superstars, almost lost their reputation, then recovered to again ... superb Country music group
Derailed
On 12/7 Geni White wrote: Derailed Five Lessons Learned from Catastrophic Failures of Leadership Tim Irwin, PhD ISBN 978-1-59555-274-7 Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2009 193 pp., plus notes What did these intelligent Chief Executive Officers (CEO’s) have in common? • Bob Nardelli, a six-year CEO of Home Depot • Carly Fiorina, ... Derailed by Tim Irwin
Obstacles Welcome
On 11/10 Geni White wrote: 180 words Obstacles Welcome How to Turn Adversity into Advantage in Business and in Life Ralph de la Vega with Paul B. Brown, 2009 Thomas Nelson Publishers ISBN 978-1-59555-264-8 (Hardcover) 254 pp. plus appendix Suddenly separated by officials at the airport from his Cuban family at age ten, de ... Outstanding Business Book
Same Kind of Different As Me
On 11/10 Geni White wrote: 180 words Obstacles Welcome How to Turn Adversity into Advantage in Business and in Life Ralph de la Vega with Paul B. Brown, 2009 Thomas Nelson Publishers ISBN 978-1-59555-264-8 (Hardcover) 254 pp. plus appendix Suddenly separated by officials at the airport from his Cuban family at age ten, de ... An Outstanding Business Book
From Peanuts to the Pressbox
On 10/9 Geni White wrote: 140 words From Peanuts to the Pressbox Insider sports stories from a life behind the mic Eli Gold, with M. B. Roberts ISBN 978-1-4016-0436-3 Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2009 Hdbk, 255 pp. As a teenager, Eli Gold sold peanuts at Madison Square Garden so he could be close to the action he coveted, a job ... Calling all sportsfans and sportscasters
Knockout Entrepreneur
On 9/15 Geni White wrote: Knockout Entrepreneur George Forman with Ken Abraham ISBN 978-0-7825-2208-8 (Hdcovr) Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2009 (Nelsonfree) 222 pages Written in a friendly tone, the author gives some basics about how to start and run a business, but mostly writes a motivational book. George Forman compares his ... Knockout Entrepeneur Extra ordinary
Everyday Greatness
On 8/17 Geni White wrote: Who can be Great and change the world? Everyday Greatness Inspiration for a Meaningful Life Readers Digest Reprints Compiled by David K. Hatch Insights and Commentary by Stephen R. Covey ISBN 978-0-7852-8959-3 434 pp., Hdbk. Rutledge Hill Press, division of Thomas Nelson Pub, 2006 Easy to read, this ... Who Can Be Great and Change the World?
I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse
On 7/6 Geni White wrote: I’ll Make You an Offer You Can’t Refuse Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss Michael Franzese, 2009 ISBN 978-1-59555-163-4 Hdbk, 152 pp. Why does information about the ‘Mob’ fascinate so many of us? This book, whether you own/run a business or not is no exception. Highly readable, the ... Former Mob Boss advises businesses
Collapse of Distinction
On 6/8 Geni White wrote: Collapse of Distinction Stand out and move up while your competition fails Scott McKain 978-1-5955-5185-6 Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2009 Hdbk, 244 pp. With clear reasons, McKain disagrees with several popular business models, predicting their eventual failure. He explains four Cornerstones for success, starting ... Unique business ook
This Is Your Brain On Joy
On 3/2 Geni White wrote: This Is Your Brain on Joy A Revolutionary Program for Balancing Mood, Restoring Brain Health and Nurturing Spiritual Growth Dr. Earl Henslin with Becky Johnson ISBN 978-0-7852-2873-8 (Hdcvr) Thomas Nelson, Inc. 2008 216 pp. plus three appendices Dr. Henslin states that due to the fall in the garden ... Why some people lack joy
Rex
On 1/16 Geni White wrote: Rex A mother, her autistic child and the music that transformed their lives. Cathleen Lewis Thomas Nelson, Inc. 2008 ISBN 978-1-5955-208-2 (IE) ISBN 978-1-5955-5150-4 Hdbk. 237 pp. Cathleen Lewis’s writes with emotion and honesty of the ‘perfect baby’ she expected, who soon developed a brain ... Rex
Through the Storm
On 12/18 Geni White wrote: 202 words Through the Storm A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World 2008 Lynne Spears with Lorilee Craker Thomas Nelson, Inc. ISBN 978-5955-5156-6 ISBN 978-1-5955-5207-5 (IE) 210 pp. (HDBK) This absorbing, well-written book will speak to folks with overwhelming problems that the author has ... Through the Storm by Lynne Spears
The Faith of Barack Obama
On 11/13 Geni White wrote: 195 words The Faith of Barack Obama Stephen Mansfield 2008, Thomas Nelson, Inc. ISBN 978-1-59555-250-1 (Hdbk) 147 pp. plus Notes and Bibliography Every Christian needs to read this book, to understand our new president and to know specifically how to pray for him, as God commands. Mansfield has written ... The Faith of Barack Obama