Category Archives: Book Reviews

Eat, Pray, Love Book Review

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Steven Shomler

“I wish Giovanni would kiss me.” – opening line to Eat, Pray, Love. I read this line, and this line only, to my wife and, her spur-of-the-moment reaction was that she wanted to read more. It is a compelling start, … Continue reading →

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Inside Out by Barry Eisler Book Review

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Steven Shomler

Inside Out by Barry Eisler barryeisler.com “Great thriller with depth. It will entertain you and make you reflect on some serious issues.” Steven Shomler goodlifebookreviews.com “Ulrich stared at Clements, wanting to believe that he’d misheard.” Opening line in Inside Out. … Continue reading →

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John Rain created by Barry Eisler

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Steven Shomler

Hieronymus Bosch Jack Reacher John Rain michaelconnelly.com leechild.com barryeisler.com I enjoy thrillers. And if we were sharing a delicious meal, say at Fenouil in Portland (fenouilinthepearl.com), or at Fiamma in Vegas (fiammavegas.com), and you asked … Continue reading →

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Born to Run – Book Review

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Steven Shomler

I was traveling from March 10th – March 22, first I took a work related trip to Miami Beach (5 nights) and then a vacation in the Caribbean (6 nights). On April 4th I attended my Newberg Band of Westward … Continue reading →

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Linchpin by Seth Godin – Barnes and Noble Field Trip

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Steven Shomler

Earlier this week on Thursday (2/4) I went to Barnes and Noble and I discovered that Seth Godin has new book out – Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? I have to say that this book caught my attention because the cover … Continue reading →

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Portland 28 Maple Grove 17 – Jerry and Gyros

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Steven Shomler

We arrived back home from the OR coast around 5:30 this evening. Got the kids picked up and I made them some spaghetti and broccoli for dinner. Everyone in our family had a great weekend and everyone has been cared … Continue reading →

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